Steroid users should check hematocrit levels regularly

Tony Thompson, a boxer, claims that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in boxing. The athlete says that anti-doping laws and gun laws are similar. Who doesn’t break gun laws? Just good guys do it. That’s why good guys are at a disadvantage. So, the similar situation is linked with anti-doping rules. Only honest athletes don’t use steroids and/or other doping products. Thus, they fight with those who have enhanced their performance with the help of steroids and other related medications.
It is argued that steroids are forbidden in sports because they are dangerous. What would you say about boxing in itself? Is boxing safe? The answer is obvious.
But it is also stated that it is needed to ban steroids and other related products in order to make boxing safer. Steroids and other doping products increase performance. The more increased performance is, the more dangerous matches are. Although it is true, would you prohibit anything that promotes performance of boxers? Thus, you ban anabolic steroids because they enhance performance. Then ban trainings as well since they increase performance too! So, you will reduce performance while minimizing possible risks. What do you think about this condition?
The boxer Tony Thompson also adds that detection tests are not effective at all. While many athletes administer prohibited medications, just some of them are caught and sentenced to suspensions. So, dopers have unfair advantage over those who obey anti-doping rules. There is no logic.
Of course, arguments provided by Tony Thompson are reasonable. Anti-doping laws make matches more unfair. Furthermore, the prohibition of doping doesn’t make fights safer. Numerous boxers continue to take anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden products without being caught. They continue to fight and succeed with the help of doping, while good guys are at a disadvantage because they keep anti-doping rules.
So, if doping is allowed in boxing, matches will be fairer. Undoubtedly, they will remain unsafe. But they will be at least honest.
Tony Thompson has been harshly criticized for his statements pro legalization of doping in boxing.

Oscar Pistorius killed Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius admitted that he had shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But the sportsman stated that he had shot her because he had mistaken her for an intruder.
Police officers try to define why the sportsman actually killed Reeva Steenkamp. They discovered anabolic steroids at his home.
Since anabolic steroids have been discovered in Oscar’s bedroom, it would be possibly stated that steroids caused uncontrolled violent behavior in the sportsman. Anabolic steroids would be demonized for the murder.
Actually, you should comprehend that it is quite hardly to claim that anabolic steroids are responsible for aggression and violence. Researches related to this issue are quite limited. According to results of certain researches, consumers of steroids are predisposed to aggression, paranoia, jealousy, etc. It is claimed that those that use steroids are more likely to be involved in crimes than those who have nothing to do with these products. But it is necessary to consider that steroids may just contribute to aggression. Only these medications alone can’t cause aggression. They turn out to be only contributive factors. Other factors should be also present in order to cause aggression. Circumstances play essential role in such situations. So, it is even impossible to define whether anabolic steroids cause aggression or several circumstances. Cases should be reviewed as a complex of steroid use and circumstances.
It is also claimed by experts that high testosterone levels are connected with aggression in certain individuals. So, it is necessary to notice here that while some persons with high testosterone levels suffer from aggression, others with high testosterone levels are not predisposed to uncontrolled violence. This condition differs from one person to another.
You can note that the connection between application of steroids and aggression is a complicated issue. Scientists have not studied this condition well enough to engage it. Thus, if defense lawyers of the Olympic athlete want to argue that anabolic steroids have made their client to murder his girlfriend, they should realize that they are going to use controversial statements.

Athletes should not submit to anti-doping tests

It is not necessary to subject athletes to tests for performance-enhancing substances. Numerous cases display that tests for forbidden preparations aren’t effective. Furthermore, it is important to realize that application of tests by anti-doping officers is not logical at Olympics. The chief goal of Olympic sportspersons is following: to become faster, stronger and to be at the top level. Thus, why should you keep athletes far from medications which could help them to reach this result?
As you know, anabolic-androgenic steroids and other related preparations boost performance. So, sportspersons should be allowed to take these remedies in order to increase physical performance.
A lot of persons argue that anabolic 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 preparations make competitions unfair. Many sportspersons use performance-enhancing drugs while avoiding detection. So, some athletes take anabolic steroids; others don’t violate anti-doping rules. As a result, dopers have unfair advantage over non-dopers. It’s unfair. Let all sportspersons have similar access to performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, competitions will be fairer.
But discussing unfairness in sports, you should remember about other aspects that have more serious influence of fairness/unfairness than anabolic steroids and other related medicines. Certain athletes live in developed countries; others are in less developed countries. Certain athletes have money to buy necessary equipment; others can’t afford it. Certain countries can sponsor sportspeople, trainers, sport doctors and managers; others are not able to do it. So, unfairness should be discussed 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 using anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
While athletes are sentenced to bans for intake of steroids and several other chemical substances, they are never suspended for usage of herbs and certain potions. It is claimed that steroids and other chemical substances are banned in sports because they can increase physical performance. But what is for herbs and potions? They are also capable to enhance strength. Nevertheless, these remedies are not forbidden in sports.  Chinese athletes use herbal remedies and win.
Of course, you may claim that steroids and certain other drugs may result in serious adverse effects. Undoubtedly, several banned medications may cause serious health problems. But those that intend to administer these medicines do own research. They know about probable risks. Let athletes decide whether it is worthy to use such products. If they are ready to worsen health, let them do it because they should manage own bodies.

It’s wrong to believe that doping will be eradicated from sports totally

What do you think about legalization of doping in sports?  Several individuals believe that it is time to legalize it. Others are against it. What do you believe?
Those that are against legalization of doping in sports believe that steroids and other related medications represent essential evil. They may cause severe unwanted results in consumers. Furthermore, a doper has unfair advantage over a non-doper during competitions.
According to another opinion, application of anabolic steroids and other doping products should be allowed in sports. Let sportspeople apply whatever they desire! If they desire to administer anabolic steroids, let them do it! If they plan to take other preparations, let them do it! If they desire to administer several medications, let doctors manage their intake! Physicians know what their patients should do in order to prevent several negative effects. So, performance-enhancing drugs will not lead to serious undesirable consequences. As a result, intake of steroids and other related medicines will be relatively safe for health and life of users.
As you know, steroids and other doping products are currently prohibited in sports. When sportspersons are suspected and/or found guilty of doping, scandals appear. Such cases are often discussed during TV shows, in magazines, newspapers, on internet, etc. You must know that every scandal usually contains not only truth but also gossips, exaggerations, etc. As a result, you can’t assure whether certain affirmations are true or not.
Those who are against legalization of doping in sports say that sportspersons enhance performance unnaturally with the help of steroids and other related drugs. Discussing about enhancement of physical performance, you should not forget about enhancement of sexual performance, cognitive skills, improvement of health, etc. Why do we apply certain drugs and supplements, improving our health and life, while demonizing sportspersons who try to promote performance with steroids and other doping products? Isn’t it hypocrisy? You would notice that anabolic steroids and some other doping products cause health problems. Yes, it is true. But what do you consider about usage of caffeine and nicotine? They are accepted in the society. But it is necessary to notice that caffeine and nicotine lead to more severe health problems than anabolic steroids and other related medications. Nevertheless, users of caffeine and nicotine are not so harshly demonized, as consumers of steroids.
Anti-doping agencies hope that they will soon eradicate doping from sports. “Competitions will be fair”, - they exclaim. But it is necessary to acknowledge that doping will be never eliminated from sports. Anti-doping officers will not be ever able to do it. While they introduce new methods of detection and increase penalties for intake of banned substances, sportspersons find new ways to avoid detection. So, anyone should understand that this “game” will never end, if doping is not legalized in sports.

Anti-aging clinics are involved in steroid scandals

A lot of anti-aging clinics are connected with steroid scandals. It’s not surprisingly because they supply sportspersons and bodybuilders with anabolic steroids and other related medicines. When appropriate authorities search anti-aging clinics and confiscate documents, they find out that some well-known sport figures belong to clients of the clinics.
Lately certain anti-aging clinics located in Miami were investigated. Feds defined that the clinics offered prescription drugs for sale illegally. The clinics sold medicines for increase of muscle mass, fat reduction, enhancement of endurance, etc.
According to the newspaper the Miami New Times, the anti-aging clinic Biogenesis was found guilty of illegal sale of performance-enhancing drugs. Furthermore, such well-known baseball players, as Alex Rodriquez and Melky Cabrera purchased doping products at Biogenesis of America. So, the anti-aging clinic appeared to be linked with one of the biggest steroid scandals in baseball.
Medical records of Biogenesis were obtained from an employee of the clinic. The records were presented on the site of the newspaper Miami New Times. Journalists claimed that the employee who provided the records didn’t want to be identified.
It is reported that anabolic steroids, HGH, IGF-1 and other prescription medicines are widely offered for sale illegally by anti-aging clinics. Furthermore, clinics hire physicians who provide fake prescriptions. Prescriptions for anabolic steroids and other related drugs are often given to clients without required evaluation of their personal conditions. Furthermore, physicians supply clients with needed prescriptions even without seeing them. In additions to these aspects, several corrupt doctors permit anti-aging clinics to use their prescription pads. Thus, anti-aging clinics sell anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription preparations illegally, as if they worked legally.
When illegal operations of anti-aging clinics become obvious, owners of clinics, doctors and some employees are sentenced to several sanctions. Nevertheless, the risk to get punishment doesn’t stop clinics from their illicit activities. However proper authorities try to eliminate illicit sale of prescription preparations, their success is not yet significant.

Competitions are unfair

A lot of professional athletes obtained steroids and other doping products from Biogenesis, a Miami anti-aging clinic. The famous baseball stars Alex Rodriquez, Melky Cabrera and Bartolo Colon also belonged to persons who purchased anabolic steroids at this clinic.
What is uncommon here? - Nothing. Anabolic steroids and other related drugs are widely used in baseball and in other sports. Athletes get these products at pharmacies, clinics, etc. Many anti-ageing clinics, pharmaceutical companies and other related establishments distribute anabolic steroids and other doping products illegally. Biogenesis is not the only clinic that is involved in illegal operations linked with anabolic steroids and other prescription products. Sportspersons find different methods to acquire anabolic steroids and other related medicines and use them. However anti-doping officers try to eliminate doping from sports, their efforts are not successful.
Do you consider that anti-doping officers don’t work enough well? Do you mean that they should introduce more sophisticated drug testing policies? Do you think that they don’t do their job appropriately?
It is important to recognize that no any drug testing system is able to eliminate doping from sports entirely. Sportspersons find certain methods to avoid detection. Administration of doping remedies is a part of sports. It exists from ancient time. Even ancient Greeks and Romans had some methods to increase their performance to win. Will sportspersons stop administering anabolic steroids and other related preparations now?
Certain sportspersons buy undetectable drugs and administer them. Moreover, they hire specialists that supply them with recommendations on administration of anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, some athletes have unfair advantage over others. Anti-doping officials can’t change the situation. They are not capable to make sports “clean”. What is it needed to do under such circumstances? It is probably better to legalize doping in professional sports. Thus, anyone will be allowed to administer whatever he/she wants. As a result, no any athlete will have unfair advantage over another.
But since steroids and other related drugs are not permitted in sports, athletes try to find ways to get and use these medicines, avoiding detection. When it becomes obvious that several athletes dope, scandals appear.

Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer manifests that he has doped

Although the American cyclist Lance Armstrong has been already deprived of his Tour de France titles and other awards, his doping scandal is still hotly discussed. Numerous indidivuals are still expressing their attitudes towards this case. Not only his possible usage of performance-enhancing drugs is disputed but certain persons also argue about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer. Why has Lance Armstrong suffered from this disease in his young years? What has caused this disease in him?
Whoopi Goldberg, a prominent American actress is also involved in disputes related to Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. While she has been chiefly involved in discussions connected with marijuana and other related drugs, now she has chosen to join those that fight against steroids and other related preparations.
According to Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong has got testicular cancer because of steroid use. The actress supposes that anabolic steroids are likely to cause cancer. She believes that these products may promote appearing and developing cancer. Whoopi Goldberg claims that experts should inform people about probable links between anabolic steroids and cancer. The actress notices that experts can find out whether steroids have sickened Lance Armstrong.
But what do other prominent individuals think about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer? Bob Weiner, a celebrated political commentator, notes that anyone should be very cautious while supposing that steroids are responsible for development of cancer. This person realizes that these drugs  are blamed for numerous undesirable effects that are quite harmful for users’ health and even life. But he notes that it is uncommon to demonize steroids for cancer. Such suppositions are serious. Bob Weiner considers that this issue has nothing to do with anti-doping morality.
Nevertheless, Bob Weiner is inclined to believe that Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer has developed because of steroids. This disease usually doesn’t occur in young persons. Why then has Lance Armstrong got it? Since scientific literature supposes that connections between cancer and steroid misuse may exist, Bob Weiner doesn’t deny affirmations of Whoopi Goldberg.
But as it has been already noted, this issue is not included in those of anti-doping programs. Anti-doping officers focus on morality and they don’t care about protection of sportspeople’s health.

Voters should analyze situation carefully

Fans of baseball and many other persons seem to be perturbed by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Certain brilliant players have not entered 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 displayed brilliant baseball skills and contributed to their teams substantially should be elected. It goes without saying that such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and certain other sportspersons have demonstrated amazing skills and accomplishments while playing professionally. Why aren’t they elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Numerous voters state that they will never support those that have ever been related to anabolic steroids and/or other related medications. Dopers should get penalty. Future generations should realize that they will never actually have success in sports, if they apply performance-enhancing drugs.
What would you do, if you were a voter? Would you support dopers?
In fact, voters never possess entire information about admitted and suspected dopers. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has really used performance-enhancing drugs. A lot of persons have suspicions but there is no any steroid evidence. How may voters refuse to support him? Are they sure that he has administered steroids and other prohibited products? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is unfair to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame only because of suspicions.
While several voters are ready to support suspected consumers of steroids, they state that they will never vote for an admitted doper. Although it seems to be right, let review the situation better! Have steroids played any great role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has taken doping products, it is possible to convince anyone that he has succeeded not because of steroid use. Amazing achievements of this famous baseball player have been displayed before his alleged usage of steroids. According to several affirmations, Roger Clemens has used steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most brilliant achievements have been done by him before 1998. So, nobody can state that steroids have helped Roger Clemens to succeed in professional baseball. That’s why he should be elected for the Hall of Fame.
Moreover, why are numerous persons inclined to demonize only dopers? Isn’t it the society that presses athletes to start taking anabolic steroids and other related products?

What is Baseball Hall of Fame without Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds?

Such celebrated baseball players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza, have not enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it fair? These sportsmen have achieved excellent results while playing professional baseball. But it is affirmed that there is no any place for steroid users in the Hall of Fame.
So, certain persons claim that if consumers of steroids are elected for the Hall of Fame, it will have negative impact for future generations. Young persons should comprehend that successful baseball players are those that haven’t used any doping product. In fact, this is nonsense. Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens are always considered to be the best baseball players. If even they are not introduced into the Hall of Fame, they will be always praised. These athletes have obtained splendid results. Nobody can doubt about their achievements.
Let think logically. For example, you see the prettiest girl in the town. But she can’t win Miss of America. Does she lose its beauty? Do you discontinue admiring of her beauty only 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 excellent players, regardless whether they will be elected fot the Hall of Fame or not.
Barry Bonds obtained 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, nobody can contest that he is one of the best catchers.
It is stated 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 don’t belong to this category. Then we must create another category within the Baseball Hall of Fame. These players must be the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, it loses its importance. Since the Hall of Fame is associated with greatness, it can’t exist without such great players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. Barry Bonds could make games exciting. He showed amazing 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 amazing players. That’s why it is important to take into account these aspects and alter the attitude to these players and the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, the integrity of this sport will be destroyed.

Usage of steroids by athletes with hypogonadism

Administration of anabolic steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspersons is a controversial issue. There are numerous debates linked with it. It is known by anyone that steroids and several other related drugs are prohibited in many sports organizations. But if a person should administer these medicines under guidelines of his/her doctor for clinical needs, he/she should acquire a therapeutic use exemption. However it is permitted to use even anabolic steroids for therapeutic purposes, such athletes are often demonized and named “cheaters”. In fact, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, think about intake of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he demonize fighters that use steroids in order to enhance their reduced levels of testosterone? Dana White claims that any man with hypogonadism should take steroids, if these medicines are recommended by his doctor. Although it is fair, let note why several sportsmen suffer from reduced testosterone levels. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may cause suppression of natural testosterone production. Thus, some fighters and other athletes that have applied previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may suffer from hypogonadism. Hence, their doctors recommend them administering some steroids in order to enhance their testosterone levels.
According to the UFC president, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all men, including professional athletes. So, if any sportsperson suffers from hypogonadism, he should be allowed to administer steroids prescribed by his physician. He should get normal testosterone levels that characterize any healthy man of his age.
But the UFC president underlines that any fighter or another athlete that administers anabolic steroids and/or other banned medicines for athletic purposes must be suspended from competitions. It is needed to make difference between those that use steroids for clinical purposes and those that want to enhance muscle mass and strength with the help these medicines. Nobody is allowed to take anabolic steroids for athletic needs. It is forbidden in sports. Those that break anti-doping rules should be sanctioned. Sports must be drug-free.
It seems to be surprising that statements of Dana White differ evidentially from affirmations presented by anti-doping officers. As you know, words of certain anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those pronounced by the UFC president.

Best way to eradicate steroid use from boxing

Freddie Roach is a well-known American trainer in boxing. He coaches the well-known boxer Manny Pacquiao. The trainer notes that he knows the best method to eliminate the problem of steroid use in boxing. According to this trainer, strength and conditioning coaches should be blamed for intake of steroids and other related medications in this sport. He states that they educate boxers to use doping products. So, Freddie Roach considers that it is needed to get rid of each strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eradication of doping from boxing.
What does the trainer Freddie Roach believe about dramatic changes that have occurred in physique and performance of the boxer Juan Manuel Marquez. In fact, there are different opinions about this boxer and dramatic changes in him. Numerous persons believe that he has used anabolic steroids that have caused these changes in him. As for Freddie Roach, he thinks that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has provided anabolic steroids to Juan Manuel Marquez.
The trainer Memo Heredia is an admitted steroid dealer. He acknowledged that he had provided steroids to numerous top athletes. Since he collaborated with federal prosecutors and revealed names of some sportspersons who used anabolic steroids, he was not accused of any crimes connected with distribution of anabolic steroids.
Thus, the trainer Freddie Roach thinks that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best way to eliminate intake of anabolic steroids and other related preparations from boxing.
It is interesting to note that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, has a strength coach too. Does it mean that this celebrated boxer uses steroids and/or other related remedies? The trainer Freddie Roach claims that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t provide steroids to Manny Pacquiao.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. Thus, Alex Arizo tries to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are not true. Actually, Freddie Roach says that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations connected with intake of steroids and other related preparations. 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.

Role of Lance Armstrong in doping is exaggerated in professional cycling

Although you probably never heard about Scott Mercier, his affirmations related to usage of doping products in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This sportsperson belonged to the US Postal Cycling team prior to Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Certain statements of Scott Mercier revealed the truth that was hidden in cycling.
Actually, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made wrong conclusions linked with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The celebrated American cyclist was accused and found guilty of application of forbidden medications throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA claimed that Lance Armstrong induced doping in professional cycling. But these affirmations turned out to be false. Why? Which words were said by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier claimed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya offered a specific program for the US Postal Cycling team. He discussed about the program with every rider. The doctor said that they had to ride 200-250 km each day. Moreover, Pedro Celaya established doping program that had to accompany workouts. So, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and several other remedies.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong was not involved in professional cycling. This sportsman had testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that Lance Armstrong would not be able to be involved in professional cycling. His cancer spread on other parts of the body, including brain. After Lance Armstrong experienced chemotherapy he tried to get recovery. So, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any relation to the team. He didn’t promote taking steroids and other related preparations in professional cycling. It became obvious that doping was organized by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional cyclists administered Andriol. Then they administered testosterone patches. Under indications of Pedro Celaya cyclists utilized the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping officers.

How do police officers bust sports nutrition stores that sell steroids?

Sports nutrition stores offer for sale not only real dietary supplements. They market steroidal compounds as dietary supplements and offer them for sale. But authorities try to control and avoid sale of steroids as if they were just supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition stores distribute steroids illegally. Those that come to such stores are frequently informed that they may buy steroids as well.
 But these conditions are known not only by consumers of steroids but also by police. So, police officers conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition shops that sell steroids. Clerks should understand that if a client wants to get steroids, arranging a deal outside the shop, he must be an undercover agent. That’s why those who are implicated in illicit operations linked with sale of steroids should be very careful to prevent legal troubles. However they know about these aspects, they make typical mistakes that lead to arrests, charges and prison.
Let take as an example a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold steroids along with dietary supplements. When police officers were informed about illegal operations of this man, they began to conduct an investigation. The investigation lasted about a month and was led by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover police officer came to the shop often and purchased nutrition supplements. He was speaking with the clerk quite often. So, a friendly relation was formed. Finally they discussed about steroids. The undercover officer said that he would like to get steroids. Thus, he agreed to buy 2 vials of steroids from George Touma. The officer had to give $300 for the preparations. The deal was arranged outside the shop. After the purchase had taken place police officers detained George Touma.
As a result, George Touma was accused of illegal possession and distribution of steroids.

Not each Lance Armstrong’s teammates took doping products

The USADA has publicized a report on Lance Armstrong.
Which impression do people get, when they read this report? It is confirmed that many persons consider that each teammate of this famous cyclist has applied anabolic steroids and/or other banned products. But is it true opinion? Has every Lance Armstrong’s teammate doped?
According to the report on this cyclist, 11 teammates testified against him, confirming that he doped. Furthermore, it was confirmed that Lance Armstrong and the most mates of his team applied sophisticated methods in order to be capable to dope and prevent detection.
Although certain Lance Armstrong’s teammates admitted to administering steroids and/or other related products, certain teammates denied doping. For example, Julian Dean and Patrick Jonker were two teammates of the legendary cyclist that denied administering performance-enhancing drugs.
Julian Dean stated that he neither doped, nor saw Lance Armstrong applying anabolic steroids and/or other related remedies.
As for Patrick Jonker, his affirmations were like those of Julian Dean. He claimed that he had never taken any prohibited drugs. He affirmed that he competed cleanly and didn’t take any unfair advantage.
According to Patrick Jonker, intake of steroids and other related medications is a serious problem in the sport of cycling. He thinks that a lot of cyclists dope. He believes that it is important to fight against administration of steroids and other related substances in cycling. But he confirms that appropriate methods should be used by anti-doping agencies. This athlete is full of anger, talking about prosecution linked with Lance Armstrong.  Patrick Jonker affirms that killers are less pursued than the 7-time Tour de France winner.

Representative of World Health Organization: law enforcement should collaborate with anti-doping agencies to eliminate steroid abuse

Timothy Armstrong of the World Health Organization affirms that anabolic steroids are dangerous for public health. While these products are widely applied by athletes, bodybuilders and ordinary people for enhancement of muscles and strength, they may have negative impact on physical and psychological health of users. Unfortunately, risks related to these drugs are not treated seriously. However numerous specialists warn that these medicines may produce grave negative consequences, a lot of people continue to use them for athletic purposes.
Timothy Armstrong tries to protect public health. He has presented a speech about steroid abuse at a conference organized by the chairman of the International Olympic Committee Arne Ljungqvist. Thus, Timothy Armstrong helps to eradicate illicit intake of steroids.
When it comes to Arne Ljungqvist, he put efforts in order to fight against intake of steroids in sports. According to this person, application of steroids represents a moral problem. Those who use performance-enhancing don’t compete fairly. They take unfair advantage over those that don’t use these products. Thus, they act inappropriately.
Undoubtedly, Arne Ljungqvist is happy that Timothy Armstrong is also against application of steroids. He confirms that anti-doping agencies should work with the World Health Organization more closely. The united efforts will be able to eliminate administration of performance-enhancing drugs from professional sports.
Timothy Armstrong states that anti-doping agencies should have direct links with law enforcements and customs officers. If they collaborate, their war on illicit deals linked with steroids and other controlled substances will be more efficacious. They should inform each other about individuals that have something to do with illegal drugs. So, they will have ability to reach their goals.

Dangers linked with steroid abuse by teenagers

Leslie Henderson cares about teenagers. She is troubled because many adolescents apply anabolic steroids that may be dangerous for them. These products may make adolescents aggressive. Furthermore, steroids may affect different systems of consumers. According to Leslie Henderson, the most dangerous aspect connected with usage of these medicines by teenagers is following: these medications influence on the brain negatively. They destroy not only functions of the brain; they also alter the way it acts.
Anabolic steroids have been elaborated in order to cure several health disorders. These drugs have ability to promote development of secondary male characteristics in boys with delayed puberty. They have ability to prevent muscle loss in individuals that have HIV/AIDS and other health problems. But these preparations are also often abused. They are applied for enhancement of muscle mass and energy. When health care providers recommend using steroids to treat certain illnesses, they indicate relatively decreased measures that don’t cause grave undesirable results. When these products are administered for performance-enhancing effects, doses are increased. But it is important to know that enhanced quantities may lead to dangerous undesirable reactions.
Non-therapeutic administration of steroids is very dangerous for adolescents. Their systems have not been yet developed. That’s why these products may cause irreversible changes in them. Steroids may destroy their physical as well psychological health of teenagers. As a result, undesirable effects of steroids are seen in them not only during adolescence but also when they grow up. If adult people abuse steroids, they usually don’t suffer from such prolonged serious undesirable results, as adolescents experience. That’s why Leslie Henderson and other experts affirm that it is important to warn teenagers about negative impact of steroids on them. They should know about all possible risks. If teenagers know about grave adverse results of steroids, they will probably stop applying these preparations for improvement of appearance and performance.

Cheerleader Anna Watson didn’t get modeling contract

When it is mentioned about cheerleaders, we imagine brisk and slim females. But we have to understand that sometimes the reality differs from our imagination. Anna Watson is an example in this case. She has great muscles. But she is very nice.
A fitness modeling agency offered her a $75000 contract. But she refused to get it. In fact, it is surprisingly because a lot of ladies want to get such contracts. But she didn’t agree to get it because she had to apply steroids for this purpose.
When Anna Watson began to study at Hawaii Pacific University, she started weight lifting. She trained intensively and consumed circa 3000 calorie per day. Ultimately she was able to lift 230 pounds. But her weight was not enough to get a modeling fitness contract. However she consumed much protein, she could not get required pounds.
A modeling agent said that Anavar could help her to enhance weight. Anna Watson needed to add 50 pounds in order to get the contract. Thus, she began to administer Anavar in order to add body mass. The cheerleader was eating “forever”, even if she didn’t feel hunger. Despites of her efforts, consumption of much food and intake of Anavar, she could not gain 50 pounds. The cheerleader got just 10 pounds.
The cheerleader Anna Watson practices Christianity. She is a member of a church. Finally, she decided to ask a weight lifting champion for recommendations. Hugh Kirby that is also a member of the church has recommended her to stay far from intake of steroids. He affirmed that these products could cause different adverse consequences. This person also noted that steroids could lead to infertility. So, Hugh Kirby said that it would be better to refuse the contract instead of experiencing health troubles, especially infertility.
Thus, the cheerleader Anna Watson didn’t agree to obtain the contract. But she decided to continue her workouts. She wants to become a personal trainer.
In fact, Anna Watson made a correct decision. It is reasonable to keep female features without a modeling contract instead of getting the contract and suffering from virilizing effects owing to application of steroids.

Usage of steroids and other related drugs in football

A lot of articles note about administration of steroids in baseball. Sportswriters and reporters describe steroid scandals that occur in this sport. It is often discussed about steroid era in baseball. MLB players are subjected to many drug tests. It seems that every individual interested in sports demonizes baseball players for application of doping products. Do just baseball players apply steroids and other related remedies? What do you think about football players? Do they dope? Why do we demonize only baseball players for usage of banned drugs?
Usage of doping products is widespread among football players. Since 1960s application of performance-enhancing drugs plays a significant role in this sport. It is hard to imagine football without usage of steroids and other related products.
Strength and size are important aspects in football. Certain individuals think that football players have great strength only because of intensive workouts and appropriate nutrition. But it is wrong. Numerous football players take prohibited preparations in order to add strength and enhance increasing muscle size.
As you see, usage of forbidden compounds is widespread among football players. Nevertheless, baseball players are more widely blamed for administration of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Such baseball players, as Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds were exposed to public shame on account of doping. But such football players, as Lyle Alzado, Shawne Merriman, Chris Cooper and Thomas Romanowski, also took forbidden substances. Nonetheless, they were not so widely blamed, as dopers in baseball.
Furthermore, it is necessary to take into account that usage of steroids is related to more risks in football.
It is suggested that football is unlikely to be free from doping.

Pharmaceutical companies avail themselves of steroid scandals

It seems that steroid scandals must influence negatively on manufacture of these medications. But manufacturers of these medicines find ways to take advantages of different steroid scandals. So, pharmaceutical companies utilize them in order to advertise own medicines.
Let take as an example the governmental case against the former baseball player Barry Bonds. However one may believe that this steroid scandal must suppress purchase of some medications, the reality has demonstrated opposite things. The pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories could take advantage of the case. The company found numerous opportunities to advertise transdermal testosterone because of the accusations connected with Barry Bonds’ doping.
It was stated that the former baseball player Barry Bonds used the transdermal testosterone product “AndroGel”. Of course, many sportswriters published news about this case. The pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories utilized this public situation and began to advertise this product. Numerous Barry Bonds’ fans started obtaining and using this gel. This situation influenced on profits of the company significantly. According to certain sources, the profits of the company turned out to be great.
Testosterone products are widely prescribed and used. A lot of people apply them for testosterone replacement therapy. The number of steroid prescriptions has increased by 90 % during last 5 years. So, the number of those that administer steroids is growing.
The pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories produces and sells the transdermal testosterone product “AndroGel”. Since other companies saw that testosterone gel was in high demand, they also started to manufacture it. Thus, such preparations, as  AndroDream and Axiron, appeared. While AndroDream is produced by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Axiron is sold by Eli Lilly.
Pharmaceutical companies promote selling their medicines. They confirm that steroids have positive influence on men’s health. It goes without any saying that any company understands that since numerous men suffer from insufficient secretion of testosterone and since these medicines are effective for gaining of muscles and energy, the number of potential customers is great.

What is metenolone?

Nadzeya Ostapchuk, a Belarusian shot putter, won the 2012 Olympic gold medal. But the female athlete lost the medal because she was caught using the anabolic steroid metenolone (methenolone). She was asked to provide two samples. The substance metenolone presented in both urine samples.
If you read news related to steroid use in sports, you must know that competitive athletes and bodybuilders are usually caught taking other steroids and/or doping products. But when it comes to Nadzeya Ostapchuk, she was caught using metenolone. It is strange, according to affirmations of anti-doping officers. What does this banned drug represent? Why don’t sportspersons usually apply this medication for increase of performance?
Metenolone is an anabolic steroid. It possesses slight androgenic properties. It acts like testosterone, increasing muscle mass and adding energy.
Although this medication possesses just mild androgenic nature, it causes development of sex male characteristics in females. Women that apply this medication may face common signs of masculinization: the voice deepens; excessive hair grows on the face and on other parts of the body; etc.
This medicine can be used orally or injectionally.
Metenolone (Methenolone) produces amazing effects, when it is applied by sportspeople during their workouts. It is not administered during competitions. It doesn’t work, if it is used only on the day of a competition.
It is also stated that it is easy to catch those who use this anabolic steroid.
Negative consequences of Metenolone (Methenolone) hinge upon dosages that are applied. They are following: water retention, hypercalcaemia, bone growth, hirsutism, acne, male-pattern baldness, menstrual irregularities, enhanced sex drive, etc.
Thus, when you see a female athlete that has deep voice and excessive hair growth on the body, you may suspect her of steroid use. In fact, it is wrong because these troubles may occur also in those females who don’t apply any steroids. But sometimes these signs demonstrate that certain women administer medications which have androgenic properties.