y be dangerous to one's health. Although there is
             yet to be certain and definite proof that performance-enhancing drugs and steroids may be
             harmful, there have been some studies which indicate that they can be dangerous. These
             studies have shown that steroids may have been the reason or a major factor which caused
             liver damage, cardiomyopathy (a worn out heart), jaundice, peliosis hepatis (blood-filled
             cysts in the liver), and adverse affects on both the cardiovascular system and on the
             reproductive system (Meer 69). These products have also been linked to causing some
             types of cancer. Because of these hazards, many performance-enhancing drugs have been
             banned in certain national and international sports, such as the NFL, NBA, and the
             Olympics. This does not mean that athletes participating in these sports do not take them,
             Athletics is the major area in which performance-enhancing drugs are used.
             Although some people use them just to try to make themselves look bigger and better,
             most people use them to help them to either keep up with competition in athletic events,
             or use them to beat the competition by an unfair advantage, usually because they want to
             achieve fame or want to win some sort of cash reward. Unfortunately, it is not just the
             major athletes in pro sports and in the Olympics who use these drugs.
             Performance-enhancing drugs are used in all levels of competition today, whether it be in
             the Olympics, in the pros, in colleges, or even in high schools. Athletes see other people
             taking these drugs and winning events and breaking records, and they want to do the
             same. Also, many of these athletes are misinformed about the dangers of
             performance-enhancing drugs. But on the other hand, many other athletes are aware of
             the consequences and dangers, yet they are stubborn and take them anyway.
             The Olympics have long been known for having athletes who take steroids. For
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