The usage of prescription drugs in sports is something that is unfair to the athletes who use their authentic talents, and also has devastating effects on the user if the abuse goes on long enough. In this speech, I will discuss how drug usage affects the sports world, what can be done to prevent it and why it is a burden to the sports world. My proposed solution to this issue is a program in which athletes would be taught that prescription drugs are not needed in order to enhance their performances. It would teach them that consuming drugs in large quantities has very negative effects, and that doing so is not fair to the other athletes.
There are many advantages to this proposal. One reason it would be efficient is because directly lessening the amount of prescription drugs that can be bought would be unfair to people who take the
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One disadvantage of this policy is that it undoubtedly would take some time and effort to establish the program, but with the time and effort would come a decrease in the amount of players who ruin their careers due to drugs, which is ultimately the main goal. Another disadvantage to this is that some people would not be completely persuaded by the program, and would get involved with drugs despite their knowing that drugs are not necessary. This would not be too big of an issue, because the amount of people who would take take drugs after learning of the harmful effects that they can have on the body, would be very small. The final disadvantage of the policy is that some young athletes are inspired to take prescription drugs not only because they believe that they can become a better player while on drugs, but also because their parents take prescription drugs. Some athletes may decide that because their parents take drugs, they should take drugs too. This decision would determine whether or not they would go drug-free or not later in their
Players are taking the easy and fast way of getting to the top by using drug, but it is the wrong way. Athletes need to prove to their selves that working naturally can work if they dedicate themselves to it. Drug abuse is a serious matter and can destroy a human’s body, so as athletes or people that can help someone struggling need to take a stand against the use of
Drugs are a big issue in the sports industry. Many athletes will take performance-enhancing drugs, such as steroids, to help them play better. These types of drugs should not be allowed because it gives the player a greater advantage over other players who are playing with their natural ability. This issue could be solved if there was monthly drug testing and if the drug was not so easy to get ahold of. Many major league baseball players are getting caught using performance-enhancing drugs.
Student Athletes Being Tested for Drugs What would you do if your child or children were snorting heroin and/or grinding up adderall and snorting that? Would you get them tested for drugs? Hispanic boys and colored girls have seen the biggest jump in drug use. They are not only using alcohol or marijuana, but they are also snorting heroin and grinding adderall and snorting that as well. Adderall is a medication that is used to treat attention deficit disorders.
The article tries explain how an athlete can get PEDs for therapeutic use, it also explains the limitations of this process. It also tries to explain that the reasons that may sway athletes to take illegal PEDs are very complex, these factors range from peer pressure to misleading information on PEDs to many other factors. In addition, the article also examines the dangers of the use of PEDs from a health stand point and a professional stand point. This article I believe provides valuable information for my research as I am trying to formulate the many reasons why an athlete would use performance enhancing
Introduction: One of the largest industries in the United States is the professional sports industry; it brought in $63 billion in 2015 1. Professional athletes are seen as strong and talented, but how much of their strength and talent is achieved naturally? Performance-enhancing drugs have been increasingly used in professional sports and are prohibited from being used, but should they be prohibited?
In conclusion, Performance Enhancing Drugs should not be tolerated in any sport, whether professional or amatuer. These drugs are highly dangerous and even lethal to all athletes who use them. It is also unfair to athletes who choose not to use these drugs, as they are performing on their hard work and talent and not relying on an “edge” to help them reach their goals. These drugs are highly addictive, just like any other street drug or alcohol and can be fatal in many cases.
Every athlete in the world wants to be the best they can be and want to perfect their sport they play. Performance enhancing drugs would exactly make them absolutely perfect but it would put them that much close to conquering that goal. If it was more
“Before steroids, records were made to be broken. Now they’re stolen,” is a quote that many know. The number of athletes who use steroids is staggering. First of all, the health effects could create huge problems for the athletes. Next, the consequences for using steroids are huge.
Picture this every athlete in sports using drugs no one depends on skill anymore everyone depends on performance enhancing drugs like adrenaline and steroids. Many athletes today use drugs to enhance their skills in all sports. This is a problem because some athletes use their own skills and are getting beaten by athletes who use drugs. Performance enhancement drugs create an unfair advantage over those athletes who choose to rely on their own skill. Banning drugs in sports can make a difference in the athlete 's health Drugs like steroids could decrease the user 's lifespan Performance enhancers, like steroids and other forms of doping have a negative effect on long term health ¨Gary Becker, PhD Professor in the Departments
Athletes use of performance enhancing drugs has become all too common in today’s society. With many athletes testing positive for doping, sports are becoming tarnished with athletes trying to gain an unfair advantage on their competitors. Although players are tested often for such drugs, there are still many loopholes and some drugs are not detected by current systems. So what would cause an athlete to put their body at risk to gain just a slight edge on their competitor? Sports should be a test of real skill, not artificial skills given by doctors.
Performance Enhancing Drugs Should Be Allowed in Professional Sports Performance enhancement drugs used by professional athletes who strive, or want to separate themselves from mediocrity and desire super stardom these athletes should not be penalized. Furthermore, athletes who are willing to take the journey down the path of using foreign substance on their bodies they should be allowed. Therefore professional athletes, functioning on their own recognizance, they have the monetary means, and it’s their body which is their own property. Consequently no athlete, or professional organization sets out to finish second or doesn’t attempt to win the highest honors in their respective sport. The athlete hands should not be tied because others haven’t
AS91101 - 2.4 Writing Portfolio Piece Two - Cooper Title: Drugs in sports Drugs have become an integral part of any modern day sporting event. Drugs give an unfair advantage to the user and the competitors that are using enhancements are not using their own full abilities to win the Olympic medal or championship. This makes it unfair to other competitors that are not using a drug or other enhancements to compete. Athletes like Lance Armstrong and Nadzeya Ostapchuk not only give sportsmen and women a bad reputation but influence the way the public think about sports and run the risk of addiction and long-term health issues.
Many organizations have implemented strict policies to prevent athletes from taking drugs. According to Larry D. part of the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Indiana, drug testing is used “ to protect the health of athletes and to ensure respect for the ethical concepts implicit in Fair Play”. This shows the importance of drug testing to promote a fair and safe environment, also for athletes to show their natural talent and not to rely on performance drugs . Additionally, drug testing helps to stop athletes from doping. Doping is a term used to describe the use of drugs to help with your performance ``Other national and international sport-governing bodies, especially in Europe, quickly established rules regarding the use of drugs ¨(Larry D,p.1).
The crack of the bat launches the ball high in the air clearing the fence with room to spare. Helmets crash together as the ball comes loose; the red helmet paint chipped onto the blue. The long home runs in baseball and the big hits in football make the crowds go wild, but they might be the result of certain players. These players may be illegal drug user. Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) are any drugs taken by athletes to improve their individual performance.
As people try to compete to be the best by using illegal methods such as using drugs in sport competitions or using drugs to enhance their athletic performance. In this argument essay I think that drugs should be panned in sports because they will affect people's health and it may lead them to death.