steriods

I never really knew much about steroids, but after viewing this video it surprises me that there have been no long term studies done. This video fails to address all the people who have experienced symptoms and have abused steroid use. In the video, all the men being interviewed were very healthy and knew what they were doing. Most people probably aren't this way and are probably be the exact opposite. interviews from people who have experienced the non-life treating effects such as hair loss and acne were not present in the video. Both side of the steroid use should have been shown make a strong argument.

Steroid use is just as bad as any other drug use. If they showed no symptoms at all I might think twice about them. Since symptoms do exist, even though they are not life threatening, I disapprove the use of them. Achievement in sports should be based on talent and not steroid use. Therefore athletes no matter if they are in high school or at a professional level, should all be tested. I consider any use of any steroid as cheating no matter what sport, gender, or professional level. Talent comes from hard work and practice and steroids is just and easy way out.

I believe that our culture pushes athletes to be their best. But at the same time they should know their limit. The way I see it is to do everything you can to be "your" best and not "the" best. No I don't think this a double standard because we want them to try their best but most of all we want them to do it in a safe way. No one wants to cheer for a steroid user. There is a lot of pressure on athletes to be good but they should know what is good for them and what is not.