The use of steroids in sports shold be permited or legalized

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The Use of Steroids in Sports Should Be Permitted or Legalized

Steroid in sports has been used since 1954 where the soviets won many weight classes which brought about debates about use of testosterone on the team members . The testosterone injections were used to enhance the performance of the athletes that led to wining so many medals . Use of Anabolic steroids was evident and this was different from the use of oral steroids , use of herbs and foods that improve the muscular strength in performance

in events (Milton John H . 205-208

In the resent past , professionals especially in the athletic field have had lucrative contracts on use of these substances has been on the increase . Besides increasing performance they have been known to fasten the healing process of injuries and also increase the length of time in which one spends in the career

In the late 1990s their use was a symbol of national pride as athletes won Olympic Gold Medals . Other substances and drugs have been in use in an attempt to enhance performance but the anabolic steroids have been found to be more powerful . For example , with Dianabol many athletes sought to have access to the drug and even have protocols on their use However , in 1968 the World health Organization (WHO ) complained on use of the steroid on their use and dispensation on pharmaceuticals . The Anabolic steroids were banned by the International Olympic Council although many athletes avoided drug tests (Putriam Douglas 250

In the 1990s the use of anabolic steroids had spread into the society and into high school levels that led to an anti-steroid policy being formulated to monitor their use . However the government should legalize it so that there is a level playing field since many athletes are using the drugs (Taylor William N . 370 . A legal option should be provided as well as having a moral choice on its use

The situation should only be regulated and supervised as this would minimize health risks that may be associated . Despite the fact that they have great effects on the body , it can maximize physical performance and hence one can optimize his earning potential

It should however not be advocated for those under 21 years . Their use should be legalized and regulated and more importantly taxed . In an example of Rafael Palmeiro who was a player of the Baltimore Orioles who suffered serious injuries and used steroids as an alternative to quick recovery and resistance to injury rather than increasing on his performance . In such a case , use of this steroid would be a good option so that he would be helped out of multiple serious injuries that he suffered (Hanson Glen 100 , 115 . They are to reduce injury increase recovery and tissue bonding that increases exertion with blunt force trauma as in footballers

The substances should be looked into to find out on their chemical content and especially to find out those that offer better living for athletes . Perhaps...