Steroids Should Not Be Used In Professional Sports

Almost every athlete knows the system of “cheating,” but when they do it, they don't know the outcomes. These outcomes turn into, health risks, inspiring other players and even fans, and most importantly ruining the game. Performance-enhancing substances should not be used in professional sports because they cause health risks, cheating, and professional athletes are role models for fans. To begin, when overdosing on drugs or substances can cause health risks. For example, “But steroids also produce undesirable side effects. Some, such as acne and increased body hair, are largely cosmetic. Others are more serious, including tumors and cancer in the liver, increased cholesterol levels and—in some men—shrunken testicles.” (Jost) If people

For instance, “Using such drugs gives athletes an unfair advantage over those who choose not to use the substances, they assert.” (Drugs and athletes) This is exactly what these articles are trying to say, other athletes are cheated because of this, this is unacceptable. When using these different types of drugs or substances, it definitely can be unfair for other players, for stats, revenue, or even fan base loyalty. Another example, is when McGwire hit 70 home runs when using these types of substances, and after looking at McGwire, he is really strong. “McGwire on top with a stunning 70 homers for the year...[McGwire] had bottles of a dietary supplement called androstenedione. (Jost) This is an example of how steroids can be in use, Mark McGwire hitting 70 home runs is insane and almost impossible but when using steroids its whole nother story. This is an example of how steroids can be used and how they can affect another

For example, ‘’Those opposed to PEDs also argue that their use by professional athletes inspires many young people to try them. People who use steroids while their bodies are still developing may be at even greater risk for harmful health effects.” (Drugs and Athletes) This is a huge issue because it is involving the youth if they get inspired then just imagine what side effects that the youth will be caused by. And not even the youth, the fans and college player can be hooked or inspired to do what the athletes are doing in pro sports. Another example, Retired baseball star Jose Canseco publishes an autobiography, "Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits and How Baseball Got Big." In the book, Canseco recounts his own steroid use and implicates other players.” (Performance-enhancing drugs) This shows how this player used drugs and other substances and also how it encouraged other players to use the drugs and substances. Players can look up at these steroid users and use the drugs, the players are