Steroid Use In Athletes

There are many athletes that have absolutely no desire to use steroids, and then there are a few that see steroid use as a way to a better life.  There are not many true natural athletes that do not need a lot of training.  Most athletes will start training from a young age.  Some might even be pushed into athletics by their parents.

The young athletes may start with a love for the game, but then see the sport as a way out of their troubled childhood.  If they can get a scholarship then they will have a chance to go to a school that they never would have been able to attend otherwise.  Once they are in college, they may then desire to move onto the professional level.

There are strict regulations regarding the use of steroids in professional athletes.  This is to attempt to keep the playing field level.  Muscle mass should be obtained from working out and eating right, not by the use of steroids.  Penalties for steroid use vary from suspensions to expulsions from the sport.

Therefore it is important to instill in our youngest athletes the proper way to make it to the professional league of their desired sport.  For the majority of these children, sports should be considered an extracurricular activity and not a possible career choice.  The responsibility will lie with the parents and coaches to educate the young athletes on the dangers of steroid use.

Parents and coaches should encourage and help their young athletes learn the proper way to train and condition their bodies.  The dangers and possible side effects of steroid use should be discussed before the child has a chance to be enticed by steroids.  Proper education will help to dissuade many children form using steroids.