Anabolic steroids help build muscle tissue and increase body mass by acting like the body's natural male hormone, testosterone. Many people take these dangerous drugs in high doses to boost athletic performance. The most common steroid users can be found in sports that rely on strength, such ...

It is no secret that anabolic steroids have been used by athletes for decades, or that athletes will do anything to gain an edge in competition. Many athletes feel that they are pushed too far to reach the next level, that they must turn to an outside influence for help. Some think that anabo...

SPORTS MEDICINE As an athlete, I am always looking for an edge over the competition. With the advancements made in sports medicine, there are many options to get that "edge". Protein supplements, creatine, androstenedione, anabolic steroids; many athletes, including myself, turn to ...

In his opening statement to An Introduction to Critical Thinking, W.H. Werkmeister states, "Men's control over the forces of nature ha become possible only because his intelligence and understanding have enabled him to run to his own advantage what otherwise might have destroyed him"...

COMPETITION IN SPORTS AND THE USE OF STERIODS In order to succeed, people must compete. Competition can bring out the best in everyone. During a single day, people in some way compete with themselves or with others. They compete to win a sporting event, to get a raise or promotion in their...

THE USE OF STEROIDS BY ATHLETES Steroids are drugs that many athletes use to enhance their abilities in sports. The use of steroids can be dangerous to both your body and mind. The drug also can give athletes unfair advantages which could propel them to victory. The use of steroids s...

Not that long ago sports used to be clean. I don't know if you can say that about today's game. Players from all different sports like: Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantel, Willie Mays, Bob Cousy, Pete Maravich, Bart Starr, and Walter Payton were all clean. They were pr...