...Steroids : Not so Good After All In recent years there have been many stories of athletes, especially in baseball, that have gotten caught using steroids. People single out the idea that the competitor did not abide by the rules. Because of this narrow-minded act, they tend to not look at the harmful effects these drugs have on the body. Steroids are extremely damaging physically and psychologically. There are multiple ways in which a human can experience long and short-term effects from the use of these horrible drugs. The most common effects include diseases and severe brain problems. While HGH and Anabolic steroids are a serious concern for sports, it is a more prominent problem in baseball, but the frightening part people fail to recognize, is that the drugs cause life-threatening problems. Steroids were invented by “A doctor by the name of Dr. Ruzicka, who in the early 1930’s created it for medical purposes, essentially to fight conditions like cancer and AIDS” (Steroids in Sports).The drugs are mainly byproducts of the male hormone called testosterone. When a person takes steroids, they are putting extra testosterone into their body. Excessive testosterone eventually leads to rapid muscle growth. As humans use steroids, they can be faced with horrible health problems such as “high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS (when taken with shared needles), fluid retention, depression, anxiety, mania, low sperm production, and over-exertion” (Steroids in Sports). Additional effects...
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...way to get a quick fix that to take a pill or shoot up some steroids? Got an injury? Steroids will fix it. Need to bulk up before the big game? Guess what? Steroids will be there for you. The controversy involving these supplements has been that talk of physicians, athletic coaches, body builders, and parents. Effects resulting from the abuse of steroids can be brutal and not much is being done to stop it. Androgenic anabolic steroids were first created in the late 1930’s by the Germans, and were tested on dogs and later on soldiers. The Germans used them to keep prisoners alive who were dying due to malnutrition and to make their soldiers more aggressive during battle. After the war, doctors in Europe and the U.S. used steroids to treat anemia, malnutrition, and to help patients recover faster from surgery. Two decades later, Dr. Zeigler found that testosterone was the key ingredient in these steroids and soon they were out on the market and readily available. In the well-documented case of the 1976 Olympics, the East German women’s swim team set records and swept the competition. It was later discovered that the team’s doctor and the head of the East German sports federation had given them anabolic steroids which lead to their many unfair victories. Steroids are commonly used in medical practice, curing such things as allergic reaction and arthritis, but also more serous illnesses like some types of cancer. Steroids are also obvious quick fixes for hormone deficiencies or abnormal...
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...Creatine Versus Anabolic Steroids Over the past few years, many athletes have been using performance-enhancing supplements on a regular basis. Two of the most widely known and used supplements are creatine and anabolic steroids. Although both of these supplements are well known in the sports world, they are different in the positive, the negative, and the long-term effects they have on their users. Creatine is a fairly new supplement that can have some very positive effects on a person’s physical appearance. The main function of creatine is to help provide the energy needed to move muscles in the body. It is a naturally occurring nutrient, and it is usually found in muscles (Sahelian 1). Creatine enlarges muscles with a creatine-rich fluid, which causes the muscles to move less, while being able to lift more weight than normal (Smeets 2). According to Dr. George Sotiropoulos, “its beneficial effects have only been noticed in high-intensity, shortduration, repetitive sports, such as track and field or weightlifting, with no benefit in aerobic events” (qtd. in Johnson 1). Most people who take creatine notice an increase in muscle size as well as an improvement in strength. This size increase is attributed to both water preservation as well as an increase in the amalgamation of proteins (Sahelian 1). The use of creatine has a number of people reporting a variety of negative effects. Those effects consist of headaches, clenched teeth, and stomach cramps, as well as...
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...Anabolic steroids are man-made compounds, related to testosterone, used to promote muscle growth and performance. They have a notorious history and are currently prevalent in weightlifting and sporting communities. The smallest subset within that community are adolescents. Anabolic steroid usage as an adolescent is the most harmful time a person can use steroids because they are illegal and dangerous without a doctor’s prescription and monitoring, prematurely stunt physical growth, and the side effects can be temporary, permanent or, in rare cases, deadly. The origin of anabolic steroids can be traced back to the early 1930’s when scientist were able to synthesize testosterone in order treat men unable to develop and grow normally or function...
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...response to an imposed load is an important and well-known biological adaptation of skeletal muscle. However, little is known about the systemic changes in hypertrophying muscle at the molecular level. Anabolic steroids, technically known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are drugs that have similar effects to testosterone in the body. They increase protein within cells, especially in skeletal muscles. Anabolic steroids also have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics such as the growth of the vocal cords, testicles (primary sexual characteristics), and body hair (secondary sexual characteristics). Of the many 100’s of steroids which were never produced, it is from them that the supplement industry has selected our current roster of OTC anabolics. At this point you might be asking “How are these supplement companies able to legally manufacture and sell these products, since they are no different than any other CIII steroid?” Remember, it wasn’t until 1990 that steroids were officially declared to be controlled substances and illegal to possess without a prescription, but this only applied to steroids which were either currently prescribed, or had been prescribed in the past. All of the many 100’s of steroids which had avoided prescription status remained as unscheduled drugs, which meant that anyone was free to possess them without breaking the law. Certainly, I am sure that the government never anticipated...
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...Mitchell mills 10/31/13 Mrs.Budd English 111 ANABOLIC STEROIDS IN SPORTS Sport: “An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment”.-websters dictionary. The new additive to this definition would be science. The new supplements we put forth today can push the human body to new physical strains, with the simple injection or consumption of steroids. Steroids a synthetic hormone developed by scientist’s to artificially enhance ones testosterone and protein synthesis. This superhuman creating compound can push the body past ones normal limits causing great strain on many athletes trying to stay clean of them in today’s world. These A.K Kitman. Pharmacology of anabolic steroids. 26 may 2008. . “Steroids can seem necessary to compete at the highest levels, and the quick rewards can outweigh the long term consequences to the user's health.”(-Howard Berman.) this quote by Howard Berman is as real as it gets in the world of sports as athletes are pushed to always be bigger and stronger than their opponents stopping at nothing to succeed. The quick effect of steroids is very appealing to the young and older athletes allowing them to turn into a form of super human. The effects of steroid use let the user workout, practice, and perform for longer durations without rest, allowing them to get the most bang for their buck. and in the competitive world of sports entertainment it is promoted by...
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...[Debate 3: Steroid Use in Professional Sports] | A view opposing the use of steroids | Merriam-Webster defines a steroid as “any of numerous natural or synthetic compounds containing a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and various hormones and glycosides.” A more specific steroid is called an anabolic steroid. The definition for Anabolic steroid is “a class of man-made drugs that are chemically related to the male hormone testosterone.” Anabolic steroids are more accurately called anabolic-androgenic steroids. This name defines their two principle characteristics. Anabolic means to synthesize or build up; thus anabolic steroids increase skeletal muscle mass. Androgenic means involving male sexual characteristics. Anabolic steroids are related to testosterone and affect the body in many of the same ways as testosterone. As of 2009, not a single anabolic steroid had been manufactured that was free of negative side effects. In many developing countries, anabolic steroids can be purchased without a prescription. However, in the United States, they have been controlled substances since 1991. Possession of an anabolic steroid without a prescription is illegal and can result in a maximum one-year prison sentence and a minimum fine of $1,000 fine for the first offense. Steroids only purpose for the professional athlete is to artificially boost muscle mass and power. The steroid user gains a significant edge over their fellow competitors who do not employ such unscrupulous...
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...How do steroids affect the human body? Steroids can be extremely harmful to people who take them. Steroids can be Given to you medically if you have chronic bronchitis but those steroids are called Corticosteroids which are very different to the harmful version. Steroid are referred to “juice” or “roids” they are a form of male hormones, Testosterone. Steroid are being abused but people who want to change their physical health, Performance and appearance take steroids – Body builders use steroids to gain Muscle so that they can win competitions, athletes use steroids to that they wish To improve their skills as an athlete, many other people us steroids because of Late or early injures to help them recover and carry on with their day to day life’s....
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...Involves Taking Steroids Illegally Lance Armstrong stated after being confirmed for illegal use of anabolic steroids that, “My punishment is a thousand times bigger than the crime I committed.” Anabolic steroids are any drugs used to increase your testosterone levels other than estrogen,progesterone, and corticosteroids and other hormonal medication. Steroid means any class of chemical compound,important to chemistry,biology, and medicine. Anabolism (Anabolic) means the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances from simpler ones. Steroids have slang terms to such as Juice,Roids,Gear, and stackers. In 1930 anabolic steroids were created. Then however they did not go by the name steroids. They were created for men who couldn’t produce enough testosterone. Steroids nowadays are a rescripted medicine people will give to men and women who may have delayed puberty, severe muscle loss like say after breaking your leg and having a cast on it forever,aids,cancer, and anemia. Steroids are synthetic versions of the male sex hormone testosterone....
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...Introduction Most serious athletes will tell you that the competitive drive to win can be fierce. Besides the satisfaction of personal accomplishment, athletes often pursue dreams of winning a medal for their country or securing a spot on a professional team. In such an environment, the use of performance-enhancing drugs has become increasingly common. But using performance-enhancing drugs — aka, doping — isn't without risks. Take the time to learn about the potential benefits, the health risks and the many unknowns regarding so-called performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids, androstenedione, human growth hormone, erythropoietin, diuretics, creatine and stimulants. You may decide that the benefits aren't worth the risks. What is a drug? | A drug is a chemical substance that, when absorbed into the body, can alter normal bodily function. Many drugs have been banned in sport if they are deemed to provide an unfair advantage, pose a health risk, or are seen to violate the ‘spirit of sport’. The use of banned drugs by athletes is referred to as ‘doping’. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), and more recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have been leading the way in the battle against drugs in sport. | Why do some athletes use drugs? | Most athletes take drugs to enhance their physical performance in an attempt to prevent them falling behind other competitors, even if it does mean damaging their health and risking their sports careers...
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...Performance-enhancing drugs have negative effects on athletes’ health Performance-enhancing drugs bring athletes the practical benefits, therefore, they use performance-enhancing drugs for some particular purposes. For example, some of the drugs contain narcotic, thus, athletes use those drugs to overcome pain. In addition, another drugs can also help athletes to increase their endurance, in this way, athletes can boost their endurance in the short time. What’s more, some performance-enhancing drugs help athletes perform better by improving their muscle mass and reducing fatigue. However, performance-enhancing drugs not only provide athletes with such advantages but also have negative effects on their health. There are some commonly-used performance-enhancing drugs, such as anabolic steroids, erythropoietin and stimulants. Anabolic steroids is the most well-known performance-enhancing drugs. It can increase athletes’ muscle mass and strength, as a result, athletes’ bodies will not get tired easily. Besides, it also helps athletes to reduce muscle damage so that they can quickly recover from a hard workout. However, it is seriously forbidden by majority of sports organizations. That is, using anabolic steroids is illegal. What’s worse, if the athletes take high dose of anabolic steroids, they would suffer from some harmful effects, such as infertility, baldness and heart problems. Another common-seen performance-enhancing drugs is erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is also known...
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...with the pills but never settle down to the disadvantages and side effects of the drugs that the pop culture rarely shows or talk about in public, televisions, and magazines. Steroids side effects whether long term or short term are highly effective when abused. The pop culture has brought a use of steroids in all the wrong ways and purposes. This culture should not be acceptable, and the society should not by any chance encourage the abuse and misuse of steroids. This culture has put people in many predicaments since there are people who suffer from diseases that can be treated by steroids under medications but doctors hesitate on giving those doses due to the legality use of the...
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...muscularity). The use of Androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) in males shown through distress in body image. (Androgenic-anabolic). Bodybuilders have a greater tendency in body dissatisfaction because they want bulk and thinness. High standards, thriving for perfection, but end up feeling ineffectiveness with a lower self-esteem. There seems to be a high use of anabolic steroids, also a much more liberal attitude towards it. Body image disturbances associated with psychological characteristics, expect steroid use. (Body...
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...truly satisfied with our appearance and find ourselves driven by the need to change what the master has created, very often to our own detriment. My oral will focus on the negative effects of body enhancements. The term body enhancement suggests an improvement to the body by changing its current limitations, however today I will speak specifically about the harmful effects that steroids, tattoos and plastic surgery have on the body. In the process of wanting to enhance the body, we are indeed destroying it. Steroids Steroids are synthetic versions of testosterone, a male hormone. In the hope of a quick fix, steroids are generally used by sportsman to improve their performance. Body builders depend on steroids to build muscle in a short period of time. The results are not long lasting. Throwing one's testosterone out of balance can have wide-ranging consequences. Men who take anabolic steroids may: • Get painful erections • Have their testicles shrink • Become infertile Women who take anabolic steroids may: • Grow excessive face and body hair • Have their voices deepen • Experience menstrual irregularities Steroids are also known to cause: • mood swings • heart attacks If people knew the harmful effects of steroids on the body, they would think twice before taking it. Besides, steroids are illegal without a doctor's prescription for a medical condition. Tattoos Can you imagine an 80 year old female with a tattoo of a butterfly on her sagging shoulder? Perhaps...
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...Steroids are one of the most controversial drugs known to the human race. These drugs are seemingly notorious for their ability to produce large amounts of muscle mass in an attempt to exploit ultimate power, performance, and dominance in a person. However, the negative effects of steroids tend to have a severe impact on the justification of the drug’s use in today’s society. When I say society, I am rather referring to a more predominant superior subculture, the professional athlete that can easily be held accountable for the cultivation and spread of steroids. This “high-class” group can denote the contrary of ethics; that is, revealing actions which tend to expose a sense of narcissistic personal qualities that hinder our beliefs of what is right and what is wrong. At one point or another, performance enhancing substances outspokenly seem to enter every professional athlete’s mind. The issue of steroids or any performance enhancing drugs in this matter has significantly heightened recently and seems to be a legitimate issue within professional sports. In an attempt to meet expectations and standards, reduce the pressures to perform, and alleviate public scrutiny, many professional athletes are left quivering in fear whether or not to take the two-faced drug that’s so readily adhered to by many. In my attempt to explore the mainstream issue of steroids in professional sports, I wish to focus on three imperative aspects that will help assist in the configuration...
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