Why Student Athletes Use Drugs

In 2002, National institute of drug abuse study shows that 2.5%of 10th graders and 4% of 12th graders are abusing drugs. That’s why student athletes should be drug tested before their allowed to play. Drugs are mostly among athletes and it is influencing young people to use drugs. Yes because they are dangerous, and it can kill you or harm you and if you take drugs it causes bad health.There are different types of drugs that athletes use. They are anabolic steroids, androstenedione, human growth hormone (HGH), erythropoietin, diuretics, creatine, and stimulants. They are bad for your, health and it could kill you. These are the most common drugs and the most used drugs by athletes. Men are most likely to use drugs that are associated

Girl’s they are most likely to use non-prescription diet pill. But why do high school athletes use drugs? This is because constantly they face tremendous pressure to perform, If they are really serious about career the pressure around

The first one is anabolic steroids this is a type of drug that promotes growth for the muscle. Side effects are acne, hair loss, liver, kidney, heart, diseases, and aggressive behavior. The second, one is is androstenedione this is a drug where it enhance athletic performance, increase energy, keep red blood cells healthy, enhance recovery and growth from exercise, and increase sexual desire and performance. Side effects are shrinked testicles, behavioral changes, and heart disease. Human growth hormone (HGH) this is a drug that stimulates growth cell reproduction, and regenerations.The side effects are carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), increase insulin resistance, swelling from arms and legs, joint muscle pain, and for men enlargement breast tissue. Erythropoietin this drug is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells.Side effects high blood pressure, swelling fever dizziness, nausea, pain at the site of the injection. The next one is diuretics, this is use to dilute their urine which decrease steroid concentration and makes it much more difficult to detect. Side effects dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache, and weakness. Creatine is commonly used to increase muscle mass and exercise performance it is not that bad it is actually found in meat but it