Tony Thompson: anti-doping rules and gun laws are identical

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are widely taken around the world. While certain persons take these medicines in order to treat several illnesses, others administer them in order to induce increasing muscle mass, gain energy, burn fat, etc. Undoubtedly, nobody will be ever capable to contest positive effects which can be achieved with the help of these preparations. But it is important to take in consideration that steroids cause undesirable reactions along with benefits. That’s why those who intend to use these drugs should study probable dangers before they begin to take these drugs.
Knowing about possible risks, you can find several methods in order to prevent or minimize them. Those that have ever used steroids know that some of them convert into estrogen in the body, leading to such side reactions, as water retention, gynecomastia, fat accumulation, etc. Anti-estrogen products have ability to prevent or at least to minimize severity of these health problems. Anabolic steroids also suppress natural production of testosterone. Fortunately, there are some remedies which can restore this process.
Besides of products, there are also other methods to avoid or reduce undesirable results. Doses should be reduced; cycles must not be long; appropriate stacks should be chosen, etc.
While certain side consequences of steroids are obvious, others can be detected just with the help of lab tests. Thus, anabolic steroids may enhance hematrocrit levels. This negative reaction is quite dangerous. High hematocrit levels cause other grave adverse consequences. Persons with this problem may face diseases of cardiovascular system and problems related to blood circulation. Even heart attack and death may occur because of elevated hematocrit levels. That’s why it is necessary to check hematocrit levels while applying anabolic-androgenic steroids.
If a steroid user finds out that he/she has high hematocrit levels, this individual should consult his/her treating doctor. Usage of steroids must be discontinued. Health care providers appoint medicines for reduction of hematocrit levels. Thus, hematocrit levels should return to their normal levels. Otherwise, additional problems will appear.
Hematocrit levels should be kept within normal range. There are some simple rules that should be kept by sportspersons for this purpose. Those that train hardly should drink much water. Furthermore, it is recommended consuming grapefruit. It is stated that this fruit contains a substance that can reduce high hematocrit levels.
In case you desire to avoid having elevated hematocrit levels, don’t take anabolic steroids!

Doping can’t exist without steroids

Anabolic steroids are permanently applied by sportspeople, bodybuilders and by ordinary individuals. Since these drugs are forbidden in sports, doping scandals are reported every day. Other remedies are applied along with anabolic-androgenic steroids. Many athletes are inclined to apply heroin. You would possibly wonder why heroin is used in sports. It is suggested that heroin is applied by sportspeople for relief of pain.
Studying history of doping in sports, you can see that athletes are ready to utilize a lot of strange things, if these remedies have capacity to promote muscle growth, ban fat, add strength, speed recovery from muscle injuries and kill pains. Gorgets and pickle juice are only certain remedies which are used along with anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Doping is not a new factor in sports. Sportspersons dope from ancient times. They put efforts to develop new remedies which can help them to reach several goals through increase of performance. It is frequently stated that sports are good for health. Sportspersons and bodybuilders are usually seen as healthy persons. But it is a wrong opinion. Sports are associated with some risks for health. Athletes push their bodies till limits. They take several dangerous remedies that promote their succeeding, obtaining awards and earning money. Although certain athletes reach splendid results linked with prizes, they ruin their health essentially. Some sportspersons and bodybuilders even administer such medications that threaten to life. They do it in the name of athletic performance and success in sports.
Although new remedies for enhancement of performance are introduced, you probably see that the most of scandals are related to steroids and growth hormones. While some remedies appear and disappear quickly, anabolic steroids are unlikely to disappear. However anti-doping officials try to eradicate application of anabolic steroids from sports, their efforts are unsuccessful. While anti-doping officers develop more efficacious tests for detection of anabolic steroids and other related products, sportspersons and bodybuilders find more sophisticated methods to dope and avoid detection. So, many athletes dope while not being caught by anti-doping officers. Nobody can contest that anabolic steroids and some other performance-enhancing drugs are widely abused in sports and bodybuilding. Application of steroids is unlikely to be eradicated from sports.

China should be blamed for manufacture of steroids by underground labs

David Howman, the director general of the WADA, claims that China is the main source of raw materials used by underground labs for manufacture of steroids, HGH and other related products. Raw powders are shipped from this country. Then underground labs produce illegal medicines which are offered for sale by dealers at gyms and on the streets.
The black market of anabolic steroids controls sales of illegal medicines on the white market. The black market is the source of medicines which are available on the white market. It is stated that almost all products which are sold have been initially obtained from underground labs which have utilized raw materials from China.
Top athletes are often criticized for intake of anabolic steroids and other related products. Since steroid scandals appear daily, numerous persons consider that steroids and other doping products are mainly administered by top sportspersons. But it is important to notice that this a wrong point of view. Certain experts have determined that anabolic steroids and other related products are more widely used by high school students and aged individuals who try to improve their appearance. While students want to increase muscles with the help of anabolic steroids and certain other illicit drugs, aged individuals try to gain strength and reduce fat deposits with the help of these products.
Unfortunately, legal supplements frequently contain steroidal substances. Companies include such compounds intentionally. As a result, those who apply only nutritional and/or sport supplements turn out to be dopers. According to David Howman, the director general of the WADA, it is necessary to supervise supplement industry in order to prevent appearing of supplements which contain illegal substances.

While some athletes use doping products, others submit to performance-enhancing procedures

Dan Le Batard, a newspaper sportswriter, notices that it is necessary to think over our attitude to doping. Do we evaluate different sportspersons identically? Do we accept administration of steroids and other related medications by athletes? What is our real attitude towards athletes that utilize anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs/procedures? Do we express admiration of those that are successful in sports due to steroids and other related remedies?
Sometimes the society is responsible for doping of sportspersons. The society should be blamed for abnormal actions of sportspersons. The society admires of abnormal things that occur in sports. The society praises those that have ligaments taken from cadavers. The society admires of sportspersons that are involved in different abnormal actions: playing football with catheter, cutting fingers off, etc. Athletes do a lot to become famous. They submit to various procedures that are not needed for their life. Furthermore, they apply such products and procedures which cause different health problems in them. Why do they do such things? The answer is obvious: they want to be praised; they desire to become famous. Thus, they do it for athletic performance. While sportspersons apply remedies which result in grave harm in them, we support their actions through our admiration, awards, money, etc.
In fact, the society is hypocritical. While we are inclined to demonize steroids and some other banned products, we don’t condemn sportspersons that utilize different procedures for increase of their physical performance. While we demonize several dopers, we praise others. Why are certain medicines and procedures prohibited for increase of performance, while others are permitted? Let be reasonable! If you blame steroids, don’t support those that apply alternatives to these products that are also capable to promote physical performance. If you want to see natural abilities of sportspersons, don’t praise those that submit to different procedures for increase of physical performance! Before you demonize or praise someone/something, ponder over this aspect! Don’t hurry and be reasonable!

Frank Thomas considers that baseball will be soon completely “clean”

Although several persons think that doping will be never eliminated from sports, you can come across more optimistic opinions related to this issue.
Frank Thomas, a former MLB player notices that he has had success has in baseball without application of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. He is glad that he has never doped. Looking at Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, he is proud of his achievements in baseball. The baseball stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have reached excellent success. But now their achievements are removed. These sportspersons are considered to be cheaters. They haven’t been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despites of their success. Frank Thomas is glad about this aspect. He notices that dopers must never be in the Hall of Fame. Moreover, Frank Thomas claims that he has played during the steroid era successfully without application of prohibited medications.
Frank Thomas notices that he has respected the successful baseball players Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.  But since they have taken anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited medications, Frank Thomas doesn’t consider them stars longer. However, he doesn’t have critical words for them. But Frank Thomas believes that usage of performance-enhancing drugs is their decision and they have to suffer the consequences, being out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa turned out to be tainted. Their accomplishments don’t cost anything because they are fake. Such sportsmen shouldn’t be praised.
Frank Thomas considers that the MLB acts properly, agreeing to elaborate blood testing for HGH. While baseball players have submitted to urine testing for HGH, they will also submit to blood testing for this banned preparation systematically. Thus, Frank Thomas thinks that the anti-doping system becomes more effective in the MLB. He suggests that doping will be eradicated from this sport completely. Games will be soon “clean”, according to Frank Thomas.

Numerous pharmaceutical companies involved in illegal operations don’t get serious penalties

Thousands pharmaceutical companies violate laws. But only some of them are sanctioned harshly. A lot of drug manufacturers avoid serious penalties successfully. But only when serious scandals are caused by illicit operations of pharmaceutical companies, they are sentenced to appropriate sanctions. For example, everyone knows about the meningitis outbreak which has spread across the country because of contaminated steroid injections produced by a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. Undoubtedly, owners and officials of the drug manufacturer will be sanctioned harshly. But when illicit operations of drug manufacturers don’t result in such serious troubles, they go on with their business successfully.
The media reports about illegal operations related to anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription medicines day by day. But you may notice that pharmaceutical companies get only light sentencing for illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other doping products. So, sportspersons and bodybuilders have free access to performance-enhancing drugs. They get anabolic steroids and other related drugs from compounding pharmacies and administer them for athletic purposes. Furthermore, certain pharmacies provide fake prescriptions for anabolic-androgenic steroids. Corrupt doctors supply customers of compounding pharmacies with prescriptions that are given without needed examination of customers’ individual conditions.
Compounding pharmacies are responsible not only for illicit distribution of anabolic steroids. Several companies manufacture drugs in unsterile conditions. As a result, numerous individuals get contaminated drugs and suffer from grave complications, applying  these drugs. Certain individuals even die from contamination resulted from administration of contaminated drugs. As you are possibly informed, 39 individuals died because of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The recent contamination with fungal meningitis should influence on decisions of appropriate authorities. Criminal penalties should take place. Otherwise, health of thousands individuals is in a serious danger. Prescription drugs must be sold only under real prescriptions. All medications must be produced in sterile conditions. If pharmaceutical companies don’t obey all laws, they must be punished. They must not be permitted to continue with business, if they violate laws. Loss of licenses should be accompanied by other serious penalties.

Dana White: Anderson Silva can face any fighter

Dana White, the UFC president, continues to argue that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will take place. However Anderson Silva has noted that he is not interested in the fight, Dana White doesn’t lose his hope. The UFC president declares that the fight between these men will take place before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also face Jon Jones. But now Jon Jones trains in order to face Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to be in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any bitterness to each other, fans want more fervently to see the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have said that they don’t want to face one another. Nonetheless, the UFC president claims that he knows the situation better. He argues that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre claim that they don’t desire to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. Dana White notes that completely opposite words are pronounced behind the scenes. Furthermore, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The fighter always does what he should do.
The UFC president praises Anderson Silva. He states that this fighter has great abilities. Anderson Silva has demonstrated his splendid performance numerous times.
It is interesting to note that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar who has taken steroids.
Speaking about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar claimed that his opponent displayed amazing abilities. He added that Anderson Silva defeated him entirely. He felt as if he hadn’t won any fight. So, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his application of prohibited products.
The UFC president doesn’t stop praising Anderson Silva. Dana White is sure that the fighter evaluates his abilities appropriately and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

Some members of Baseball Hall of Fame support Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds

Some Hall of Famers assert that steroid users must never be elected for their club. They state that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens should be kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very pleased that these athletes didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to be in the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is correct. They suggest that otherwise our kids get confused. They will suggest that they are permitted to use steroids and whatever they want and remain unpunished. Thus, it would be a negative example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and some others that belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this opinion. They even point at cycling, as a good example to follow.
What occurred actually in the world of cycling? The successful American cyclist was accused of applying prohibited medicines. As a result, he forfeited his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time suspension.
Thus, certain Hall of Famers notice that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players that are found guilty of doping should be excluded from this sport totally. Record books must not include information about success of those that have been caught taking banned preparations. Those that have lied should be punished appropriately.
Nevertheless, not each member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has similar point of view. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He says that these baseball players should be in the Hall of Fame. These individuals are stars in baseball. No one could prove that they have actually applied performance-enhancing drugs. Since there is no any proof, suspicions mean nothing.
Under rules related to voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have great abilities and those that have contributed to their teams obviously should be elected for the Hall of Fame.  No one doubts that Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made essential contributions to their teams. That’s why they should be elected for the Hall of Fame.

Pete Rose acknowledges that he is punished properly

The former MLB player Pete Rose is a reasonable person. He realizes own faults and don’t demonizes others for his problems. He is an example for other baseball players that have been discredited for application of steroids or other mistakes.
When it comes to Pete Rose, he was never associated with steroids. This man had great success while playing professional baseball. He got 3 World Series rings, a MVP award, 3 batting titles, 2 Gold Gloves, etc. However Pete Rose didn’t take anabolic steroids and other forbidden drugs, he was found guilty of another mistake. This sportsman bet on baseball games. As a result, he was suspended from the Hall of Fame permanently.
Pete Rose hopes that the decision will be altered and he will be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Being in Cooperstown, Pete Rose’s wife was full of displeasure. She and her husband, a former successful baseball player, had to watch Hall of Fame festivities as ordinary individuals. While Pete Rose’s wife was very unhappy, the former professional baseball player seemed not to have similar feelings.
Pete Rose says that he has patience. He will continue to wait until he gets the second chance. The sportsman promises that he will never bet on games again. He notes that the second chance will be enough for him to show that he is a trustworthy person. He will not need to receive the 3rd chance.
Pete Rose tries to urge his wife that he is not in the Hall of Fame due to own behavior. He notes that they shouldn’t demonize others. He is guilty. That’s why he is punished.
Pete Rose realizes that he is like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and other athletes linked with the steroid era. Pete Rose considers that Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are great baseball players that should enter the Hall of Fame. He makes it clear that Roger Clemens hasn’t entered the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions. This sportsman hasn’t failed any drug test. You haven’t seen Roger Clemens having steroids and needles in his hand. That’s why you don’t have any right to claim that he has taken these drugs. So, it is not fair to demonize and punish the baseball player while lacking proof.

Many persons fail to lose weight

The New Year is claimed to be a time to produce changes in life. Numerous persons intend to do some things for improvement of physical appearance since January. January is time for new beginnings. A lot of individuals start administering weight loss remedies since January. They desire to lose extra fat since the New Year. The New Year is time of some new beginnings for sportspeople and bodybuilders too. Many athletes and bodybuilder start applying steroid cycles in January. So, since the New Year several individuals desire to burn fat, others want to enhance muscle mass and energy. Certain other individuals want to achieve some other goals related to their physical appearances.
It is not surprisingly that a lot of persons desire to lose fat since the New Year. It is defined that a person commonly gains 1-2 pounds since the Thanksgiving till the Christmas. When it comes to those that have predisposition to obesity, they gain up to 5 pounds of fat during the same period of time. Of course, it is impossible to say the same things about professional sportspeople and bodybuilders because they commonly can manage weight gains. They have strict nutritional habits. That’s why they are unlikely to get significant body mass, despites of holidays.
Although many individuals start doing something for improvement of physique, not everyone reaches his/her goals. Unfortunately, many persons who don’t belong to professional bodybuilders don’t reach results connected with fat loss. We don’t desire to discourage anybody but this is the reality. Why do numerous persons fail to reach results connected with fat loss? Numerous individuals take FDA-approved medications for this need. But it is needed to note that these preparations don’t help. You should know that bodybuilders usually don’t apply FDA-approved weight loss preparations. Moreover, ordinary individuals don’t possess knowledge about correct diets that would be proper for weight loss. In addition to these factors, it is necessary to perform some physical exercises in order to achieve evident results.
That’s why it is recommended to do own research linked with efficacious methods applied for fat loss. Don’t get troubled! You may find proper information on different sites. Study what sportspersons and bodybuilders do and take for weight loss. This knowledge can help you to apply right ways and reach obvious results.

Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal had greater impact on society than his positive actions and achievements

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper that is very popular in the USA. Several individuals whose actions have great impact on the society are chosen every year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is necessary to notice that not just positive actions are taken into account. Even actions that have been influenced on the society negatively may induce getting the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you understand, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. However this scandal disgraced the famous American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The scandal had great impact on the society. Many individuals discussed the situation related to his intake of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related medications. A lot of individuals focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong actually taken doping products?”, Why has he cheated?”, Which preparations have been applied by him?”, How could he remain undetectable?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to present positive actions of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper mentioned about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps persons with cancer to survive. The sportsman also induced developing centers for researches connected with treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noticed also about accomplishments of the athlete that were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong had success in cycling. He acquired a lot of awards. Lance Armstrong got 7 Tour de France titles.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t have negative influence on the legendary cyclist. However the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong got rid of this dreadful trouble. Moreover, he came back to professional cycling after his treatment and continued to succeed. While all positive deeds of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping case did it. Of course, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A report on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was written by the USADA. Furthermore, the cyclist’s sponsors dropped him after it was proven that he had doped. So, numerous individuals were convinced that the cyclist had administered forbidden products.
Texans admired of Lance Armstrong, when he succeeded in sports. But when this sportsman crashed, they began to blame him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they prefer to make some persons heroes, they like to blame them as well.

Remedies for re-growth of hair

Steroids are widely administered in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. Many persons administer these products for improvement of their health. These medicines are prescribed to treat some illnesses. Moreover, many sportspeople and bodybuilders take anabolic steroids in order to increase muscle mass, get strength, restore exercise-damaged muscle tissues, etc. But some individuals are not ready to assume certain risks related to these drugs. It is known that steroids may cause certain undesirable reactions. One of negative effects of these medicines is hair loss. So, several persons try to avoid administration of anabolic steroids because they don’t want to suffer from this side result. Furthermore, some individuals are predisposed to this problem genetically. If they use certain steroids, they may face baldness.
Fortunately, several side consequences of steroids may be prevented or at least reduced and treated. As for hair loss, there are some remedies which can help to prevent this problem. There are also such products which have capacity to promote re-growth of hair. Those who have to use steroids may apply some remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which preparations are useful for this purpose?
Since hair loss occurs because of increased levels of dihydrotestosterone, several persons administer Propecia which blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best product for prevention of hair loss while using steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by Propecia may cause sexual problems.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse are useful. Rogaine has got FDA’s approval for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be stacked with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse are capable to prevent hair loss which may occur because of anabolic steroids. As for Latisse, it is approved by the FDA for eyelash growth. But it is not approved by the FDA to be administered in case of hair loss. Nonetheless, it is affirmed by some experts that this drug may be administered for re-growth of hair successfully.

Mark McGwire will never be in Baseball Hall of Fame

Mark McGwire, an American baseball player and coach acknowledged that he had administered steroids and HGH.
There are different opinions that are focused on the baseball player’s admission. According to numerous persons, Mark McGwire admitted to taking forbidden preparations because he wanted to come back to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, the American baseball player and coach affirmed lately that he made a mistake when he decided to take steroids. But he pointed out that he had applied anabolic steroids not for improvement of performance. The American professional baseball player and coach reported that he had applied anabolic steroids and HGH just for medical purposes.
It is interesting to notice that when Mark McGwire admitted to taking banned products, his fans and other persons were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They knew about it. Some individuals claimed that Mark McGwire took steroids before he admitted. A FBI informant claimed that the American baseball player had purchased Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and administered these preparations.
Another individual that reported about usage of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He claimed that he injected Mark McGwire with anabolic steroids. But the “godfather” of steroids in baseball was not the first individual that helped Mark McGwire to administer anabolic steroids. Jay, Mark’s brother, was the first individual that injected the baseball player with steroids.
Although Mark McGwire acknowledged that he had used steroids, he said nothing about affirmations provided by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t disclose whether these affirmations were true or not.
Mark McGwire claims that he comprehends that he will never be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Moreover, the admitted steroid user says that he will never fight to be voted for the Hall of Fame. Mark McGwire has respect to all rules linked with baseball. He understands that those that have ever taken banned substances must not be elected for the Hall of Fame.

Tammy Thomas claims that God has plan linked with her life

Tammy Thomas, a former American cyclist, took the steroid THG. As a result, she was suspended from professional sports for the whole life.
Tammy Thomas desired to take part in the 2004 Olympics. So, she decided to administer performance-enhancing drugs in order to improve her performance and make her dreams connected with the Olympic Games real. But since she was caught using prohibited medicines, she was not allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
Tammy Thomas was charged with lying to the Grand Jury. She turned out to be targeted during the BALCO investigation. It was claimed that the cyclist didn’t say truth about administration of anabolic steroids and purchase of THG. While she was accused of lying to the Grand Jury, she provided some arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
The cyclist claimed that she hadn’t used any forbidden medication. Actually, she didn’t lie. At that time THG was not enumerated on the list of banned drugs. It was claimed to be just an unapproved new preparation. THG was elaborated by the scientist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to numerous athletes, it was claimed that Tammy Thomas obtained this preparation from Patrick Arnold. But the American cyclist denied this statement. Ultimately, she said that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
All arguments of Tammy Thomas were rejected. She was sentenced to a home detection of 6 months and probation of 5 years.
The American cyclist repented wholly. She admitted that she acted wrongly. Thus, she decided to change her life. Being a religious woman, Tammy Thomas believes that God has certain plan related to her life. She noticed that she would do everything in order to live so, as God wants. She established a fitness center and decided to help others to keep their health.

Intake of steroids by those that are under 21 years old

You may come across a lot of articles about dangers connected with administration of steroids by 18-year old boys. It is often warned that those that are under 21 years old must not apply anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects. Steroid use by 18-year old boys is considered to be very dangerous for their health. But you should know that there are also other points of view. Certain experts say that 18-year old boys may administer anabolic steroids without any fear to face severe negative effects. Teenagers are encouraged by such statements. They think that if they administer steroids since the age of 18, they are likely to get obvious success in professional sports. Is it true? However it is allowed for boys since the age of 18 years old to apply anabolic steroids, it is better for them to avoid applying these medications. Why? There are several reasons that are written below:

1. Adolescents don’t become successful sportspeople with the help of steroids.
Teenagers know that a lot of professional sportsmen apply steroids. Teenagers see that these individuals are successful. Thus, they consider that athletes become successful with the help of anabolic steroids. But this is a wrong conclusion. Steroids are not mysterious products that can make any person a professional athlete.

2. Adolescents don’t possess sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids.
Since adolescents don’t have knowledge about steroids, they take these preparations improperly. As a result, they don’t get wanted benefits; on the contrary, they may face grave negative effects.

3. Adolescents don’t accompany application of anabolic steroids by proper trainings and diets.
Teenagers neglect to have proper trainings and diets during administration of steroids. They should know that it is very important to have proper workouts and diets that are needed for their athletic purposes.

Steroid use didn’t spoil Melky Cabrera’s reputation

Intake of anabolic steroids and certain other remedies is prohibited in many sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Sportspersons who are caught administering prohibited substances are sentenced to suspensions, fines, etc. Although athletes know about these conditions, many of them continue using steroids and/or other banned substances. As a result, certain sportspeople spoil their athletic reputation wholly. Nevertheless, certain sportspersons succeed, if even they are caught by anti-doping officers.
Let take the MLB player Melky Cabrera as an example. He played baseball for San Francisco Giants. Melky Cabrera was claimed to be one of the best baseball players. It was believed that he promoted winning obviously. But after he tested positive for a steroid, he was suspended.
Melky Cabrera put efforts to modify the decision and appealed it. He affirmed that a dietary supplement was responsible for his positive. Some individuals wanted to help him in that case. Thus, a fake website was formed. An advertisement for a contaminated supplement was posted. But the trick was unmasked. Melky Cabrera had to serve the ban.
While he served the ban, the San Francisco Giants saw that they could win without him.
Recently Melky Cabrera obtained a $16 million contract. Melky Cabrera will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, intake of steroids couldn’t destroy the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and earn great sums of money.
This is just an example which shows that application of banned medications doesn’t destroy athletic careers in certain situations.

Tennis is clean

The Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray affirms that tennis is not tainted by intake of steroids and other related drugs. He claims that administration of performance-enhancing drugs doesn’t represent any problem in this sport. He confirms that tennis is relatively clean. If you compare this sport to others, you may assure that it is free from doping, according to Andy Murray. But the tennis player sees that this sport is not entirely clean. This person acknowledges that some tennis players take forbidden medicines as well.
If you take cycling as an example, you may see that it is associated with allegations regarding doping by the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong. Cycling commentators and reporters put efforts to manifest that doping reigns in other sports too. So, they try to direct attentions of people from cycling to others sports. They claim that usage of steroids and other related medications is a problem not only in cycling. Tennis turned out to be pointed out by them quite frequently.
Andy Murray made the decision to respond to such critic words. He notes that steroids and other related drugs don’t have any significant role in tennis. This person mentions about differences between tennis and cycling.
According to the tennis player, while steroids and other related products benefit in cycling obviously, these remedies can’t cause any essential changes in tennis players. This athlete considers that while power which is needed in cycling can be acquired by doping, the skills which are required in tennis can’t be perfected by steroids and other doping products.
In fact, similar arguments are used in other sports as well. Baseball and basketball players also claim that steroids don’t represent any serious problem in their sports because these products don’t have capacity to increase performance in their sports.
But it is impossible to contest effects of steroids on performance of any sportsperson. Since these preparations are capable to add strength, speed and endurance, they play significant role in tennis and other sports.

Although ITF’s anti-doping policy is not perfect, it is suitable

David Howman expresses his attitude to anti-doping policies in some sports organizations. While the director general of the WADA seems to be happy with jobs of certain sports organizations, he says that anti-doping programs in other leagues/teams are not appropriate.
For example, David Howman praises the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its anti-doping system. The director general of the WADA affirms that anti-doping program is suitable in tennis.
But when it comes to the National Basketball Association (NBA), it doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping system to that of the WADA. It doesn’t agree to add several new drug tests in order to catch those that administer steroids and/or other banned medications. That’s why the director general of the WADA confirms that the anti-doping program of the NBA is not good enough to catch those that dope. He confirms that the NBA should add more complicated new methods as well.
The director general of the WADA claims that drug tests conducted in tennis are of high quality. But there is a defect in tennis’ anti-doping policy. Numerous tests take place during competitions. But few tests are conducted out-of-competition. That’s why ITF’s anti-doping policy is also criticized.
Undoubtedly, nobody can say that anti-doping system of ITF is perfect. It has several lacks too. But it is quite adequate.
Thus, you should not believe that tennis is clean from doping totally. Some tennis players are likely to apply steroids and/or related products. But it is not as tainted, as certain other sports.
 Just one tennis player was suspended for administration of prohibited medicines. However it seems to prove that tennis is not tainted, it is necessary to take into account that there are several ways to avoid detection. As you probably know, the famous cyclist Lance Armstrong used steroids and other related preparations and avoided detection much time. Couldn’t tennis players dope and use the same methods?

Usage of anabolic steroids in NBA

The WADA’s director general David Howman confirms that the National Basketball Association (NBA) anti-doping program is not good enough to detect those that use forbidden preparations. He confirms that steroid testing conducted in the NBA is not suitable. While the NFL and the MLB accepted additional tests, the NBA refused to do the same things.
Derrick Rose, a former basketball player, also said that numerous NBA players took steroids and other related preparations. This sport is tainted, according to Derrick Rose. It is believed that David Howman’s opinion connected with usage of steroids in the NBA is resulted from words pronounced by the former basketball player.
The NBA doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping program to that of the WADA. The NBA officers say that steroids and other related drugs don’t have ability to influence on games and make them unfair. They confirm that only natural abilities and workouts play role in the NBA. According to NBA officers, steroids and other doping products can’t enhance performance of basketball players. They note that performance-enhancing drugs don’t benefit this sport.
Do NBA officers have a right point of view? Aren’t steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs able to enhance performance of those that play basketball? What do facts manifest? What do scientific journals state about effects of steroids and other related preparations?
Actually, everybody knows that steroids and some other medicines benefit in any sport. They just should be used properly and accompanied by suitable meal and workouts. These drugs play significant role in sports. It is impossible to doubt about efficacy of steroids and other doping products in basketball. Affirmations of NBA officers are ridiculous.
Undoubtedly, any league likes to consider that their sport is not tainted. Nevertheless, it is important to see the reality. That’s why the director general of the WADA states that it is necessary to conduct more and more sophisticated drug testing in order to catch those that take banned medicines.

Why can policemen catch those that possess steroids?

Certain bodybuilders are caught possessing anabolic steroids and other illegal medications because they make some mistakes while possessing these products. For example, a bodybuilder plans to use performance-enhancing drugs. He finds a safe online drug store and places an order for certain drugs. Then he pays for the order. The order is sent. The bodybuilder goes to a post office and takes the package that contains the preparations which have been ordered by him. Everything seems to be successful. The package has not been intercepted. The drugs have not been confiscated. This man takes the medicines and drives home.
Of course, this person can’t wait until he arrives home to begin his cycle with these medicines. He wants to be at home, use the products and look in the mirror and see desired effects. Thinking about potential effects and improvement of appearance, this man violates traffic rules. He exceeds speed because he desires to be at home sooner. Furthermore, this bodybuilder has another problem. He has a suspended driver’s license. When policemen see that this person has violated any traffic rule, they stop him. The police officers learn that this person has a suspended driver’s license. They search the car. So, they find that this man possesses steroids and other illegal drugs. This man gets legitimate troubles. His hope doesn’t become real. He gets problems instead of desired effects.
 Let take Michael Vazquez of Kenmore (New York) as an example. This man had a suspended driver’s license while violating traffic laws and possessing steroids. Thus, he got legitimate troubles. Since he violated certain traffic rules, he was stopped by policemen that saw that he had a suspended driver’s license. When they searched his car, they found that he possessed steroids, needles and syringes.
Thus, if you possess steroids and/or other related preparations while driving your car, don’t make such mistakes! Avoid violating traffic laws! Avoid driving with a suspended driver’s license! Thus, you can avoid legitimate troubles.