Anti-doping officers are happy: drug manufacturers cooperate with them

Today many drug manufacturers are ready to collaborate with anti-doping officials in their fight against usage of prohibited products in sports. It sounds strange but it is the reality. In fact, if you review the fate of EPO, you can understand why pharmaceutical companies agree to support efforts of anti-doping officials. EPO is actually an efficient remedy for treatment of anemia. Numerous individuals with anemia that have applied EPO have been treated. But what do you think while hearing about this preparation? Almost any individual associates this remedy only with doping in sports. This drug has been abused by the seven-time winner Lance Armstrong that has cheated the whole world. So, EPO is associated only with cheating, shame, etc. Looking at this case, drug manufacturers try to “defend” their medications from the similar fate. That’s why they work together with anti-doping agencies.
Although several pharmaceutical companies started to collaborate with anti-doping agencies long ago, sometimes there were some problems between them. Anti-doping agencies criticized certain pharmaceutical companies for their connections with doping.
Today relations between anti-doping officials and drug manufacturers are better. Drug manufacturers share detailed information about new medications with anti-doping agencies. It is precious information for development of detection tests for these medications. While anti-doping officers find out how drugs are manufactured, how they pass into body, how they work in the body, they can develop more effectual tests for these medications.
For example, the drug manufacturer Roche that elaborated the medicine CERA helped anti-doping officers to develop a detection test for it. Later other companies followed the example of Roche. The drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline went so far, as it sponsored an anti-doping lab during London Olympics.
While relations between anti-doping officials and huge drug manufacturers become closer, smaller drug manufacturers begin to cooperate with anti-doping agencies as well. While previously pharmaceutical companies haven’t wanted to discuss about their relations with anti-doping officials openly, nowadays they don’t fear to announce about this aspect.

If steroids are banned in sports, herbs should be banned too

It is not needed to subject sportspeople to tests for performance-enhancing substances. A lot of cases display that tests for forbidden medicines aren’t effective. Moreover, it is important to understand that application of tests by anti-doping officers is not logical at Olympics. The chief goal of Olympic athletes is following: to become faster, stronger and to be at the highest level. Thus, why should you keep sportspeople far from drugs which could help them to achieve this result?
As you know, steroids and other related medications boost performance. So, sportspeople should be allowed to use these remedies in order to enhance physical performance.
Many individuals say that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs make competitions unfair. Is this opinion true? No, it wrong. You should recognize that tests for steroids and other related medicines make competitions unfair. A lot of athletes apply doping products while avoiding detection. So, several sportspersons apply anabolic steroids; others don’t break anti-doping laws. As a result, consumers of performance-enhancing drugs have unfair advantage over non-dopers. It’s unfair. Let all athletes have similar access to performance-enhancing drugs. So, competitions will be fairer.
But discussing unfairness in sports, you should remember about other conditions that have more serious impact of fairness/unfairness than steroids and other related preparations. Some athletes live in developed countries; others are in less developed countries. Some sportspersons have money to purchase necessary equipment; others can’t afford it. Certain countries can sponsor sportspeople, coaches, sport doctors and managers; others are not able to do it. So, unfairness should be noticed here.
Olympic athletes spend much time while training. They sacrifice time, money, etc. That’s why it is illogical to ban those who are caught administering anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
While sportspersons are sentenced to suspensions for intake of steroids and several other chemical substances, they are never suspended for usage of herbs and certain potions. It is stated that anabolic steroids and other chemical substances are banned in sports because they can boost physical performance. But what is for herbs and potions? They are also capable to boost strength. Nonetheless, these remedies are not banned in sports.  Chinese athletes take herbal remedies and win.
Of course, you may claim that steroids and certain other products may result in serious negative consequences. Undoubtedly, certain forbidden medicines may cause serious health troubles. But those who plan to take these products do own research. They are aware of probable dangers. Let athletes decide whether it is worthy to take such medications. If they are ready to worsen health, let them do it because they are masters upon own bodies.

Finally Lance Armstrong admitted to doping

Lance Armstrong was denying doping for years. Although he was accused of taking prohibited medications numerous times, he continued to claim that he never used banned drugs. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he cheated about doping. But ultimately, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to applying EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
However numerous athletes took performance-enhancing drugs and avoided detection successfully, there was something unusual in the doping case of the legendary American cyclist. The American cyclist reached great success in sports. He won Tour de France races 7 consecutive times. He obtained also some other awards. Lance Armstrong got worldwide success. Although he submitted to a lot of drug tests, he never tested positive for any prohibited preparation.
Of course, the American cyclist is not the only sportsman who has doped. Sportspersons have administered forbidden medicines during past years. They continue to administer steroids and other related medications today. And professional athletes will use them in future. Usage of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is spread in professional sports. Almost every sportsperson takes prohibited drugs. While some athletes test positive for banned medications and get bans, others avoid detection.
When it comes to the attitude towards Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Thousands individuals got great anger, when the well-known cyclist admitted to using EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. Many individuals believed in him. They thought that Lance Armstrong was “clean”. That’s why their disappointment was significant.
And what do you think about “clean” sports? Anti-doping officers should ponder over this issue. While anti-doping officers state that they have sophisticated tests to combat doping in sports, many sportspersons take anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines and avoid detection.
While Lance Armstrong has admitted to taking banned drugs, anti-doping agencies should acknowledge that their programs are inappropriate.

Polish boxer: success is result of hard working

Przemyslaw Saleta’s attitude to Lance Armstrong’s cheating differs from that of thousands individuals. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the American cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta thinks that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost each professional sportsman. The 7-time Tour de France winner has taken forbidden drugs and lied about his doping. Nothing is surprising. Almost every sportsperson takes anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
While a lot of sportspersons that use prohibited preparations are caught by anti-doping agencies and sentenced to suspensions, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited medication. He was not caught, despites of having been subjected to thousands drug tests. Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsperson who has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! The state sponsors them. The state provides money enough to acquire such products which are undetectable. Thus, a lot of Chinese athletes use doping products without being caught. It becomes obvious that athletes that have much money may take doping products and avoid detection. Lance Armstrong tuned out to be just one of such sportspersons.
The polish boxer Przemyslaw Saleta has an uncommon proposal. He believes that anabolic steroids and other related preparations should be legalized in professional sports. According to this athlete, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are used by adults that possess sufficient knowledge about ways to consume them properly. Przemyslaw Saleta claims that usage of steroids and other related products by sportspeople should be supervised by specialists. Thus, sportspersons are likely to prevent severe unwanted consequences.
Furthermore, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that anabolic steroids and other related drugs are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where athletes should endure too extreme conditions while training and competing. Thus, steroids and other related medicines help cyclists to keep health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without steroids and other doping products.
But Przemyslaw Saleta specifies that steroids and other related products should be banned in amateur sports. Furthermore, young sportspersons must not be also permitted to use these preparations because they may cause significant harm in them. Teenagers must not use such products because they may face severe negative reactions.
Nevertheless, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that it is wrong to suppose that anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs represent the key to success. According to the polish boxer, success can be obtained with the help of hard working.

Distribution and usage of steroids for non-medical purposes

Manufacturers of medicines are inclined to illegal operations. Numerous pharmacies produce and sell counterfeit medications. As a result, consumers don’t get desired effects. Furthermore, counterfeit drugs may cause serious unusual unwanted reactions in consumers. In addition to these illegal operations, drug manufacturers also sell prescription medicines illegally. Anabolic steroids, HGH, painkillers and other drugs are offered for sale without any prescription. So, many persons apply these medicines for non-clinical needs. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely taken for athletic goals. Sportspeople and bodybuilders get and administer these drugs in order to increase muscles and get endurance. A lot of individuals want to be more muscular and combat tiredness during trainings and competitions. That’s why they choose to administer anabolic steroids and other doping products. Some other persons try to look more beautiful/handsome. So, they apply certain prescription medications for anti-aging purposes.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids, HGH and other doping products are widely available at online store. Some companies even hire corrupt physicians that supply customers with proper prescriptions. These doctors provide prescriptions without needed examination of clients and even without seeing them. Acquiring prescriptions, numerous individuals purchase anabolic steroids and other related preparations and take them for non-therapeutic purposes.
Although distribution and application of steroids for non-clinical needs are prohibited under laws of numerous countries, numerous companies avoid punishment successfully. While certain companies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions linked with drugs, they are rarely punished properly. Furthermore, they continue to produce and distribute anabolic steroids illegally.
Another problem linked with illicit manufacture and sale of anabolic steroids and other related medicines is following: certain pharmacies manufacture products in unsterile conditions. So, individuals that apply such preparations may be contaminated with some diseases. Sometimes contamination with a dangerous illness may be fatal for several consumers. The meningitis outbreak which has recently occurred in the USA is widely known around the world. 39 persons died because they used tainted steroid injections. So, proper officials should monitor manufacture of medications. If safety is not at the highest level, health of users is in a great danger.

Deadly meningitis outbreak could have been prevented

In 2003 the FDA had in mind to shut down the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that recently caused the meningitis outbreak in several states of America. The Massachusetts pharmacy manufactured tainted Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. Over 400 persons who administered the tainted steroid injections got fungal meningitis. This disease turned out to be fatal for 39 persons.
According to a late report released by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report presented many cases related to the NECC which should have been shut down by the FDA earlier.
The FDA stated in 2003 that the Massachusetts pharmacy should not have manufactured drugs till improving of the situation. But finally the FDA didn’t ban manufacture of drugs at the NECC. Since the NECC was considered to be a pharmacy, it should have been ruled by Massachusetts officials. So, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to resolve the problem. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t ban manufacture of medicines at once. The NECC continued to produce preparations. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the NECC, received reprimand.
Moreover, the Massachusetts pharmacy was accused of certain illicit operations. The company acted improperly under its license. Being a pharmacy, the NECC acted as a manufacturer and sent thousands dosages of drugs to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 some persons suffered from unusual side results after they had used bethamethasone injections manufactured by the NECC.
Later certain individuals who administered methylprednisolone acetate injections produced by the Massachusetts pharmacy were sickened with bacterial meningitis. Since these individuals received complete recovery because of antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The Massachusetts company was not sanctioned for the tainted injections.
These and even several other cases manifest that the Massachusetts pharmacy should have sanctioned earlier. The Compounding Center should have been closed for its illegal and inappropriate operations. But the NECC was never sentenced to any serious penalties. As a result, the company continued to manufacture medicines that were dangerous for consumers’ health. Finally, the meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated injections of the NECC spread to certain states and sickened a lot of persons. If the pharmacy had been shut down earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have occurred.

Nobody can contest competence of Tennessee health officials

The meningitis outbreak caused by tainted epidural steroid injections could have been avoided. But since the FDA didn’t utilize its authority for this goal suitably, more than 500 individuals were contaminated with this disease and 39 recipients of the injections died.
Tennessee officials displayed unbelievable competence under these circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their definite actions.
It was reported that a lot of individuals who had been given steroid injections manufactured by the NECC suffered from complications. When Tennessee health officials found out about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to discontinue using medications produced by the compounding center from Massachusetts. Furthermore, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were quick and decisive. They acted with no doubts and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve help those that were already contaminated with meningitis.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t been so decisive and competent, more persons would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have been.
When it comes to the FDA, it showed incompetence. It didn’t use its power decisively in order to improve the situation. Then it tried to justify its incompetence, noticing that its authority was not cleared and established enough to interfere in such large-scale pharmacies, as the NECC. But the FDA’s excuse was not accepted.
Tennessee health officials merit getting a gold medal for their efforts.
Although several persons consider that they could avoid contamination, warnings about risks continue to exist. A lot of persons are still hospitalized. Others are visited by health officials. If any negative results occur at injection sites of those who have administered the tainted steroids, they must call physicians immediately.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao is involved in politics

Each Filipino knows and loves the professional fighter Manny Pacquiao. This fighter represents own country proudly. So, Filipinos admire of him. This sportsman is devoted to his fighting career. Manny Pacquiao is considered to be a national sports hero and an international star. The boxer is known around the world.
It is important to mention that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not just for his success in sports. While several Filipinos say that they are not interested in boxing at all, they notice that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not strange. Manny Pacquiao is a very benevolent and magnanimous person. Certain individuals notice that he is humble and proud at the same time. While he successfully represents his country in rings, he serves other individuals. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is involved in politics? This man is a civil servant. It is important to notice that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He desires to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has bitter experience. His life has not been always easy. This person has suffered from numerous difficulties like other people of the third world. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been young. So, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has gone through poverty. He knows how Filipinos live and what they feel. That’s why being a public servant, Manny Pacquiao tries to improve his people’s life.
The boxer is also a religious individual. He reads the Bible every day. His actions display that he believes in God.
 There is only one condition which causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is suspected of steroid use. A lot of persons consider that physical changes in this boxer point at doping. But Manny Pacquiao maintains that he has never administered steroids. His strength coach Ariza says that the fighter succeeds because of new training methods elaborated by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist that has elaborated new training regimen that has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao notices that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He specifies that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never administered any illegal medications. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the disgrace of Lance Armstrong. He claims that he doesn’t want to have success with the help of banned substances because such methods can ruin his good name.

Two other drugs produced by NECC turned out to be contaminated

It is widely discussed about the meningitis outbreak which has happened in certain states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections resulted in fungal meningitis in more than 500 persons. The contamination turned out to be tragic for 39 patients: they died. The majority of deaths took place in Tennessee.
It was claimed that contaminated steroid injections had been manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that is based in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the compounding center in order to define what caused contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was confirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were really produced by this company.
The FDA told the Associated Press that it was evident that manufacture of products was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA said that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were just several problems at the company. The equipment utilized for preparing of solution for injections was unsterile.
Furthermore, the FDA stated that there were some other contaminants. Several bacterial contaminants were found at the NECC. Although these contaminants were not real pathogens, they could lead to infection as well. These bacterial contaminants were found in such drugs, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any cases reported about contamination resulted from intake of these medications. But it was stated that these medications were also able to produce contamination. However the bacterial contaminants presented anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in medications. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the pharmacy and confirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were prepared in inappropriate conditions.
The situation made it clear that new laws on pharmacies should be established. Contamination should be avoided. Otherwise, health of Americans is in danger.

Barry Larkin wants to see baseball drug-free

Barry Larkin, a retired baseball player, expresses his negative attitude to athletes who have ever administered steroids and/or other forbidden drugs. He says that such baseball players that have ever been associated with performance-enhancing drugs must not enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be introduced to the Hall of Fame is the highest honor which is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been introduced in the Hall of Fame last year. He considers that consumers of steroids should not obtain the highest honor. They should understand that they have made a serious mistake, when they have decided to apply anabolic steroids and/or other related remedies. Their decision points that they should be out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin is one of  the most successful baseball players. He has receieved several awards, while playing professional baseball.
Barry Larkin also notes about Pete Rose who is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This person has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been banned from professional baseball for the entire life. Thus, he doesn’t have any possibility to enter the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin notes that those who have ever used banned preparations should get similar sanction. They must not be introduced into the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t want to blame those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make rash conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin notes that no any sportsperson should be blamed, if his guilt has not been proven. He remains to be innocent until it will be obvious that he has really administered steroids and/or other related remedies.
Barry Larkin also participates in teaching young sportspersons about dangers related to administration of steroids. He has established a charity foundation that has been called after his name. So, the former successful baseball player puts substantial efforts in order to make baseball clean. He urges young persons not to use steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Barry Larkin wants to see baseball drug-free.

Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal will be never forgotten

The year 2012 has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you remember about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you remember great baseball players? Will you say about the dishonored American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you talk about the London Olympics? Will you mention about concussions of football players? Will you notice about suicides committed by certain professional football players? What will you note about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, anyone will remember the case linked with Lance Armstrong while speaking about sports of 2012. Every individual will notice about the role of anabolic steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any person will note about possible side reactions of steroids applied for muscle and strength gains. Any person interested in sports will remember what reporters have written about anabolic steroids, lying in sports and certain ways of athletes to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will probably comment the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also mention about criminal actions of Jerry Sandusky and his athletic career at Penn State.
But let guess what future generations will remember. What will historians say one hundred years later? Will they concentrate on stories related to James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they talk over concussions of professional football players? Although they will possibly talk over these situations, the hottest debates will be related to Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case that will be never forgotten. Many individuals will remember accomplishments of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Of course, they will also notice about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his spoiled reputation upon this organization. They will remember that administration of steroids led Lance Armstrong to loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from Livestrong and some other troubles. Lance Armstrong will be always in the memory of the American society.

Roger Clemens should be supported by voters

Fans of baseball and numerous other persons seem to be perturbed by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Some great players have not been elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is quite naturally that you also ask why they have not been elected. Under rules of voting, those that have shown great baseball skills and contributed to their teams essentially should be elected. Undoubtedly, such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and several other sportsmen have demonstrated great skills and accomplishments while playing professionally. Why haven’t they entered the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Numerous voters affirm that they will never support those that have ever been linked to steroids and/or other related medications. Dopers must get penalty. Future generations should realize that they will never really have success in sports, if they take performance-enhancing drugs.
What would you do, if you were a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America? Would you support steroid users?
In fact, voters never possess complete information about admitted and suspected steroid users. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has actually administered performance-enhancing drugs. Numerous persons have suspicions but there is no any proof. Why should voters refuse to support this baseball player? Are they sure that he has used anabolic steroids and other prohibited preparations? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is wrong to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame only because of suspicions.
While some voters are ready to support suspected consumers of steroids, they state that they will never vote for an admitted steroid user. Although it seems to be fair, let review the situation better! Have steroids played any essential role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has taken performance-enhancing drugs, it is possible to convince anyone that he has had great success not because of steroid use. Great accomplishment of this well-known baseball player have been demonstrated before his alleged usage of steroids. According to certain affirmations, Roger Clemens has applied steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most brilliant accomplishments have been done by him before 1998. Thus, no one can affirm that anabolic steroids have helped Roger Clemens to have such great success. That’s why he should enter the Hall of Fame.
Moreover, why are a lot of persons inclined to demonize only consumers of steroids? Isn’t it the society that presses athletes to start using anabolic steroids and other related preparations?

Testimonies of Barry Bonds’ ex mistress

Kimberley Bell, Barry Bonds’ former mistress appeared in the trial to testify against the sportsman. This woman claimed that there were evident changes in body of Barry Bonds. She noted that the baseball player’s head enhanced. Kimberley Bell also mentioned that he had shrunken testicles. Furthermore, he experienced hair loss and acne. According to this woman, Barry Bonds also had abnormal behavior. He was very aggressive and impatient. Such changes are usually associated with application of steroids.
Barry Bonds threatened to his ex mistress. He asked her disappear. Otherwise, he would cut her head off.
Thus, Kimberley Bell’s words served as a basis to continue accusing Barry Bonds of perjury and obstructing justice. Several years ago the baseball player claimed under oath that he had never used steroids. But as it turned out, he might have lied under oath.
Presenting information about Barry Bonds, Kimberley Bell began to cry two times during the course. Once the woman was interrupted by a defense attorney for Barry Bonds.
Kimberley Bell was asked whether steroids were discussed by her and Barry Bonds. Bell said that once Barry Bonds revealed that he was administering anabolic steroids. The baseball player got an elbow injury around 1999-2000. The injury was very severe, according to Kimberley Bell. Thus, she asked Barry Bonds about the serious injury. The baseball player affirmed that anabolic steroids promoted growing muscles essentially and rapidly. As a result, the joint couldn’t handle so fast and essential growth.
Chris Arguedas, a defense attorney for Barry Bonds, accused Kimberley Bell of attempts to become famous and earn money because of her relations with the well-known athlete. She tried to induce selling a book about her relations with Barry Bonds.

Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens must enter Hall of Fame

Such successful baseball players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza, have not enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it fair? These sportspersons have reached great results while playing baseball professionally. But it is stated that there is no any place for dopers in the Hall of Fame.
Thus, certain persons believe that if steroid users are elected for the Hall of Fame, it will have negative influence for future generations. Young individuals should understand that successful baseball players are those that haven’t used any performance-enhancing drugs. Actually, this is nonsense. Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens are always considered to be the best baseball players. If even they don’t enter the Hall of Fame, they will be always praised. These sportsmen have reached excellent results. Nobody can doubt about their accomplishments.
Let analyze logically. For example, you see the prettiest girl in the town. But she fails to win Miss of America. Does she lose its beauty? Do you stop admiring of her beauty just because she hasn’t obtained the title of Miss of America? Answers are obvious. The same situation is with Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. They are great players, regardless whether they will enter the Hall of Fame or not.
Barry Bonds acquired some MVPs before he was associated with steroids. Roger Clemens became famous for his baseball skills before he was accused of steroid use. When it comes to Mike Piazza, no one can contest that he is one of the best catchers.
It is claimed that the Baseball Hall of Fame is the place for the best baseball players that have ever played the game. Let suggest that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza must not enter this category. Then we must introduce another category within the Baseball Hall of Fame. These players must be elected for the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, it loses its significance. Since the Hall of Fame is linked to greatness, it can’t exist without such amazing players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. Barry Bonds could make games exciting. He showed excellent baseball skills long before he was accused of steroid use. The same things may be said about Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. The Hall of Fame is nothing without these prominent players. That’s why it is necessary to take into account these aspects and change the attitude to these players and the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, the integrity of this sport will be destroyed.

Is steroid use moral issue in our hypocritical society?

Reporters frequently write articles about those that possess unnaturally enhanced muscles and endurance. Reading their affirmations, you can notice that those that apply steroids and/or other related medications are harshly demonized. Such individuals are criticized in the society. They are called “cheaters”. It is said that those that apply anabolic steroids for athletic purposes may become addicted to these preparations. A lot of articles also contain information linked with possible unwanted effects of steroids. Although some unwanted consequences occur in consumers of steroids, others are not proven scientifically. For example, it is widely reported about violent cases and murders committed by steroid users. It is considered that anabolic steroids may lead to uncontrolled behavior that results in crimes. However, so called “roid rage” linked with these medicines is claimed to be a controversial issue.
A lot of persons say that intake of steroids for enhancement of muscle mass and strength, hardening of muscles and fat burning is a moral issue. Let think! Is this statement free from hypocrisy? Why are only anabolic steroids blamed? Do just these preparations make the society unnatural? Let examine other aspects of the society! What do you think about sexual stimulants? It is affirmed that you should not suffer from sexual disorders, when there are appropriate medications to get rid of such problems. Furthermore, what do you think about products for anti-aging purposes? Why should you have evident wrinkles, if there are ways to hide your age? Models and actors take some medications but they are not named “cheaters”. Students take certain products for enhancement of their cognitive abilities. They are not demonized too. Certain scientists that have conducted some studies claim that those that apply steroids for increase of physical abilities are more harshly demonized than those that administer some products to enhance cognitive capacities. Is it fair?
As you see, our society is full of hypocrisy, ignorance and unfair accusations. May you demonize steroid users in this society? May you affirm that administration of steroids for performance-enhancing effects is a moral issue? Be real! If you start demonizing consumers of steroids, don’t forget about other aspects of life!

Dana White doesn’t criticize fighters that take steroids for testosterone replacement therapy

Administration of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by athletes is a controversial issue. There are many debates connected with it. It is known by everyone that steroids and several other related medications are banned in many sports organizations. But if a person should administer these products under guidelines of his/her doctor for medical needs, he/she should receive a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is permitted to apply even anabolic steroids for clinical purposes, such athletes are frequently blamed and named “cheaters”. In fact, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, believe about usage of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that use steroids in order to enhance their decreased levels of testosterone? Dana White affirms that any person with hypogonadism should take steroids, if these preparations are prescribed by his physician. Although it is fair, let notice why some sportspersons suffer from low levels of testosterone. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may lead to suppression of natural testosterone secretion. So, certain fighters and other sportspersons that have taken previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their doctors recommend them administering some steroids in order to increase their testosterone levels.
According to the UFC president, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all men, including professional sportspersons. Thus, if any sportsman has hypogonadism, he should be allowed to apply steroids recommended by his health care provider. He should get normal testosterone levels that characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsman who takes anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited medicines for athletic purposes must be sentenced to bans. It is needed to make difference between those that administer steroids for medical purposes and those that want to gain muscle mass and strength with the help these drugs. No one is allowed to administer anabolic steroids for athletic purposes. It is forbidden in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules should be punished. Sports must be free from doping.
It seems to be strange that statements of the UFC president differ obviously from statements presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of several anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those said by Dana White.

Anabolic steroids were found at Garrett Reid’s room

Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, was found unconscious at his dormitory room. However Omar Elkhamra, the team doctor of the Philadelphia Eagles, put efforts to revive him, the efforts of the doctor were in vain. The county coroner said that this young person (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
Garrett Reid’s death was a serious tragedy for the family of Andy Reid. Furthermore, the case caused several troubles for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions related to intake of steroids. Several anabolic steroids were found by police officers in the dormitory of Garret Reid. Furthermore, syringes and needles were found in his possession as well. The steroids were identified by police. It was revealed that Garrett Reid had Nandrolone Phenylpropionate, Boldenone Undecylenate, Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate. Since these preparations were found at Garrett Reid’s dormitory room, some suspicions arose. It was noticed that the coach’s son probably provided these forbidden medications to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. So, Garrett Reid’s death turned out to be a trouble for the whole sport organization.
Some of steroids revealed at Garrett Reid’ dormitory room are fast-acting. These preparations are commonly liked by athletes that submit to drug testing. Since they are eliminated from the body in short period of time after usage, it is more difficult to catch those who have used these drugs. Thus, it is suspected that such drugs must have been used by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Although suspicions are pronounced, it has not been proven that Philadelphia Eagles dope. It was not reported yet whether steroids were found in the body of Garrett Reid.
The NFL spokesman assured that he would report when it will be clear whether steroids found in Garrett Reid’s room were linked to Philadelphia Eagles.

Doping by college athletes

A few college athletes are caught applying banned preparations. Does it mean that they don’t take doping products? Less than 1% of college football players have been caught violating anti-doping rules. They have tested positive for steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Such situation must convince anti-doping agencies that they win in the war on doping. But certain suspicions arise. It is believed that a lot of college football players administer steroids and/or other related medicines but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions appear? Changes in appearance of college football players lead to controversial points of view. Thus, changes in body mass of more than 61,000 college football players were lately analyzed by the Associated Press. Results showed that numerous college football players enhanced their body mass in short period of time significantly. Over 20 pounds were obtained by more than 4,500 college football players during a year. Moreover, near 100 individuals enhanced the body weight by more than 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were evident.
Certain specialists affirm that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping officials. They claim that anti-doping officials shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests just because they have enhanced body mass obviously.
But other experts have another point of view. Although they agree that it is impossible to affirm that several football players have applied steroids and/or other related drugs, basing only on changes in body weight, they notice that the changes may be a factor that causes suspicions connected with intake of steroids. So, such persons that have enhanced body mass in short period of time should be subjected to steroid testing.
Some college athletes that increased body mass essentially in short period of time were asked about their changes. The sportspersons claimed that they had never administered any prohibited preparations. They assured that they achieved such amazing changes naturally. The college athletes noted that they had consumed much food for this need. Thus, they assured that such essential results were achieved by them with the help of appropriate nutrition. According to them, it was not difficult to gain many pounds in short period of time.

Consumers of Adderall are less criticized than steroid users

The National Football League is not allowed to disclose details, when players fail drug tests. It is only affirmed that certain persons have been caught taking prohibited medicines. But the League must not disclose which substances have been taken by these athletes. So, some football players lie about drugs that have caused positives.
Why do several football players choose to lie about preparations that have been used by them? Let try to understand.
Numerous football players who fail drug tests claim that they have administered Adderall. In fact, they have administered steroids. Why do they claim that they have tested positive for Adderall? What does Adderall represent? This is a product which is applied to treat attention-deficit disorder. But this preparation is used not only for this therapeutic need. Sportspersons and bodybuilders administer this preparation for athletic goals.
As for anabolic steroids, they are harshly demonized. Numerous reporters, experts, anti-doping officials and ordinary individuals claim that these medications are very dangerous. They may lead to different severe undesirable consequences. Steroids are blamed even for certain crimes. But when it comes to Adderall, this medicine is not demonized in the society. Thus, a lot of football players try to prevent criticism. They don’t desire to be demonized for application of such banned medicines, as anabolic steroids. Since users of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players claim that they have failed drug tests because they have taken Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those who are detained with cocaine tell others that they have taken marijuana because cocaine is more harshly blamed than the last one.
You should not think that every football player that says that he has tested positive for Adderall has really administered steroids. But it is possible to conclude that those that administer Adderall are less blamed than those who administer steroids.

Strength and conditioning coaches are responsible for doping in boxing

Freddie Roach is a famous American trainer in boxing. He coaches the well-known boxer Manny Pacquiao. The trainer affirms that he knows the best method to eliminate the problem of steroid use in boxing. According to this coach, strength and conditioning coaches should be demonized for intake of steroids and other related substances in this sport. He claims that they educate boxers to use doping products. Thus, the trainer Freddie Roach thinks that it is needed to get rid of each strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eradication of doping from boxing.
What does Freddie Roach believe about dramatic changes that have occurred in physique and performance of Juan Manuel Marquez. In fact, there are different points of view about this boxer and substantial changes in him. Numerous individuals believe that he has administered steroids that have caused these changes in him. As for Freddie Roach, he supposes that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has supplied Juan Manuel Marquez with anabolic steroids.
The trainer Memo Heredia is an admitted steroid dealer. He acknowledged that he had supplied many top athletes with anabolic steroids. Since he collaborated with federal prosecutors and disclosed names of some athletes that took anabolic steroids, he was not accused of any crimes related to distribution of steroids.
Thus, the trainer Freddie Roach claims that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best method to eliminate usage of anabolic steroids and other related products from boxing.
It is interesting to note that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, also has a strength coach. Does it mean that this well-known boxer takes steroids and/or other related products? The trainer Freddie Roach thinks that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t provide steroids to Manny Pacquiao.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. Thus, Alex Arizo puts efforts to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are not true. Actually, Freddie Roach notes that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations connected with intake of steroids and other related remedies. But he has to do it because this is the nature of boxing.
While Alex Arizo affirms that Memo Heredia doesn’t provide steroids to Marquez, Freddie Roach has own point of view. He continues to believe that Marquez is tainted. According to Freddie Roach, dramatic physical transformations of this athlete display that he administers steroids and/or other doping products.