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It is a fact that today's bodybuilding arena
is influenced by the use of anabolic steroids. The trend has
become more and more apparent over the years. The use and
abuse has become so wide spread that we can no longer afford
to ignore the topic. Whether you feel strongly for or against
the use of steroids is your own decision. However before making
any decision it is your responsibility to fully educate yourself
with the facts. Here is an analogy. A parent may not feel
comfortable talking to their kids about sex for the first
time but they can't continue to avoid the topic. Simply because
a parent talks to their children about sex doesn't mean that
they want them to go out and have sex. Instead they are hoping
that with the proper information they will be able to make
an educated decision.
Until you can put yourself in someone else's position it
is tough to know why they make the decisions they do. For
example, if you are pro athlete and you have the opportunity
to extend your career, or compete for a starting position
perhaps you may be more likely to consider the alternative.
You may call this an unfair advantage or cheating but where
do we draw the line. People that use bodybuilding supplements
have an unfair advantage over those that chose not to use
them. Does that mean they are cheating as well? It is a very
gray area and there doesn't seem to be a clear-cut right or
wrong answers to many of the questions we ask ourselves. In
some countries it is legal to take steroids. Does that mean
it's ethically okay to use steroids in certain countries and
not others? One could argue yes to that question. In the United
States Steroids are illegal therefore it would be wrong to
take them here. The debate could go on and on and I'm sure
it will for many years to come.
One thing you can do is educate yourself about the possible
dangers of steroid use. Most of the benefits are commonly
known so this article will discuss the other side of the coin.
Dangers of Steroids
When prescribed and used correctly, steroids can be very
beneficial for many people. Steroids are often used to control
asthma or to improve the health of people with auto-immune
disorders. When used without the supervision of a physician,
steroids can be very dangerous substances that cause many
mental and physical health problems. Understanding the risks
involved with using steroids can be helpful in deciding whether
or not to proceed with this dangerous habit.
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