Garrett Reid died because of heroin overdose

Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, was found unconscious at his dormitory room. However Omar Elkhamra, the team physician of the Philadelphia Eagles, tried to revive him, the efforts of the doctor were in vain. The county coroner affirmed that this young man (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
Garrett Reid’s death was a serious tragedy for the family of Andy Reid. Moreover, the case caused some problems for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions linked with usage of steroids. Several anabolic steroids were found by local police in the dormitory of Garret Reid. Moreover, syringes and needles were found in his possession too. The steroids were named by police. It was reported that Garrett Reid possessed Nandrolone Phenylpropionate, Boldenone Undecylenate, Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate. Since these products were found at Garrett Reid’s dormitory room, some suspicions appeared. It was noted that the coach’s son probably provided these banned preparations to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. Thus, the death of Garrett Reid turned out to be a trouble for the whole sport organization.
Some of steroids revealed at Garrett Reid’ room are fast-acting. These medications are usually liked by sportspersons that submit to drug testing. Since they are eliminated from the body in short period of time after usage, it is more difficult to catch those that have administered these medicines. So, it is suspected that such medications must have been used by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
However suspicions are pronounced, nothing has been proven. It was not reported yet whether anabolic steroids were found in the system of Garrett Reid.
The NFL spokesman assured that he would report when it will be clear whether steroids found in Garrett Reid’s room were linked to Philadelphia Eagles.

Low number of college athletes is caught using steroids

A few college athletes are caught administering banned drugs. Does it mean that they don’t administer performance-enhancing drugs? Less than 1% of college football players have been caught violating anti-doping rules. They have tested positive for anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Such situation must convince anti-doping agencies that they win in the fight against doping. But certain suspicions arise. It is believed that numerous college football players use steroids and/or other related drugs but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions arise? Changes in physique of college football players lead to controversial opinions. So, changes in body weight of more than 61,000 college football players were lately analyzed by the Associated Press. Results displayed that a lot of college football players enhanced their body mass in short period of time evidentially. More than 20 pounds were acquired by over 4,500 college football players during a year. Moreover, circa 100 persons enhanced the body weight by over 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were obvious.
Certain experts assure that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping officers. They notice that anti-doping officials shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests only because they have enhanced body mass essentially.
But other specialists have another point of view. However they agree that it is impossible to be sure that certain football players have administered steroids and/or other related drugs, basing only upon changes in body mass, they note that the changes may be a factor that causes suspicions connected with usage of steroids. So, such individuals that have increased body mass in short period of time should be subjected to steroid testing.
Some college athletes that enhanced body mass essentially in short period of time were asked about their changes. The sportspersons affirmed that they had never applied any forbidden drugs. They assured that they achieved such great changes naturally. The college athletes noticed that they had consumed much food for this purpose. Thus, they assured that such evident results were achieved by them because of suitable nutrition. According to them, it was not difficult to get many pounds in short period of time.

Hair loss which occurs during steroid use can be prevented

Anabolic steroids are widely administered in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. Numerous individuals use these products for improvement of their health. These preparations are indicated to treat several diseases. Furthermore, numerous sportspersons and bodybuilders take steroids in order to increase muscle mass, add strength, restore exercise-damaged muscles, etc. But some persons are not ready to assume several risks connected with these medications. It is known that anabolic steroids may lead to certain adverse consequences. One of undesirable results of these medications is hair loss. Thus, certain individuals try to avoid administration of steroids because they don’t want to suffer from this side result. Furthermore, several persons have genetic predisposition to this problem. If they apply several steroids, they may get baldness.
Fortunately, certain adverse results of anabolic steroids may be prevented or at least minimized and treated. As for hair loss, there are some remedies which can help to prevent this problem. There are also such products that have capacity to promote re-growth of hair. Those who have to administer steroids may utilize certain remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which products are useful for this purpose?
Since hair loss occurs because of increased levels of dihydrotestosterone, several individuals use Propecia that blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best medication for prevention of hair loss while administering steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by this medicine may cause sexual dysfunctions.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse are useful. Rogaine has got FDA’s approval for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be combined with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse have ability to prevent hair loss that may occur because of anabolic steroids. As for Latisse, it is approved by the FDA for eyelash growth. But it is not approved by the FDA to be administered in case of hair loss. Nonetheless, it is affirmed by some experts that this medicine may be used for re-growth of hair successfully.

May anabolic steroids cause kidney failure in healthy users?

Anabolic steroids are often blamed for different health problems of users. Of course, these drugs may lead to certain adverse reactions. Nevertheless, steroids are often demonized without any reason. It is affirmed often by the media that these preparations cause different health problems, crimes, deaths. But it is important to understand nature of these drugs to see when these drugs should not be demonized.
Let analyze 2 situations. One of the cases is connected with the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another case is linked with another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler suffered from kidney failure. This man submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he took steroids, the media chose to demonize these drugs for kidney dysfunctions of Flex Wheeler. Actually, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Undoubtedly, administration of anabolic steroids contributed to the complications. But did Flex Wheeler administer steroids properly? Did he follow reasonable instructions related to dosages and duration of intake? No, he didn’t. Flex Wheeler applied very enhanced measures of steroids. Moreover, he took these preparations prolonged period of time. In addition to these conditions, the former American bodybuilder applied also other drugs which had negative influence on his kidneys. So, steroids should not be blamed for Flex Wheeler’s disease.
As it has been already noticed, another situation is connected with the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. His death followed after a kidney transplant, being a young man. The media also decided to blame steroids in this case. It was reported that steroids caused kidney dysfunctions in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that Luke Wood used not only steroids. He used also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other medicines which influenced on the kidneys negatively. So, it is impossible to say that steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to many experts, if steroids are administered properly, severe kidney dysfunctions don’t occur.

Mark McGwire: steroid users must not enter Hall of Fame

The American baseball player and coach Mark McGwire acknowledged that he had taken anabolic steroids and HGH.
There are different points of view which are focused on the baseball player’s admission. According to many individuals, Mark McGwire admitted to applying banned drugs because he desired to come back to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, the American baseball player and coach stated lately that he made a mistake when he decided to use anabolic steroids. But Mark McGwire noted that he had used anabolic steroids not for increase of performance. Mark McGwire said that he had used anabolic steroids and HGH just for medical purposes.
It is interesting to notice that when Mark McGwire admitted to administering banned products, his fans and other persons were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They knew about it. Some persons revealed that Mark McGwire used steroids before he made the admission. A FBI informant claimed that the American baseball player had bought Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and applied these medications.
Another person that reported about intake of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He said that he injected Mark McGwire with steroids. But the “godfather” of steroids in baseball was not the first person who helped Mark McGwire to use anabolic steroids. Jay, Mark’s brother, was the first individual that injected the American baseball player with anabolic steroids.
Although Mark McGwire revealed that he had administered steroids, he said nothing about statements pronounced by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t report whether these statements were true or not.
Mark McGwire claims that he comprehends that he will never enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Moreover, the admitted steroid user claims that he will never fight to be elected for the Hall of Fame. Mark McGwire expresses respect to all rules connected with baseball. He comprehends that those that have ever used banned drugs must not be voted for the Hall of Fame.

Over 500 persons were contaminated with fungal meningitis while using steroids

More than 500 persons were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had introduced Methylprednisolone injections produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). More than 30 individuals died from this health problem. No one must have doubted that the contamination turned out to be a great tragedy for some individuals and their families. Nevertheless, anti-doping organizations put efforts to benefit from the situation. What did they do? They started blaming anabolic steroids. It was noticed by the media that anabolic steroids could cause the life-threatening illness fungal meningitis.
Lately the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to illicit manufacture of anabolic steroids. It saw that anabolic steroids were produced by an underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office claimed that they conducted the investigation in order to prevent contamination with fungal meningitis in future. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, if anyone uses anabolic steroids manufactured in unsterile conditions, he/she may get fungal meningitis.
Actually, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office displayed own ignorance linked with anabolic steroids and risks linked with contamination with fungal meningitis. One may face fungal meningitis, if he/she takes medicines which are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are administered into the central nervous system. That’s why these contaminated corticosteroids caused the fungal meningitis outbreak. When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are not injected into the central nervous system. They are mainly introduced into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to be contaminated with fungal meningitis while taking anabolic steroids. If you take anabolic steroids which are produced in unsterile conditions, you may get certain additional health problems. But you will never get contaminated with fungal meningitis while applying anabolic steroids for medical or even for athletic purposes.  
So, the fungal meningitis outbreak caused by administration of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections was just a condition to blame anabolic steroids.  Notice, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It is a corticosteroid.

Tammy Thomas acknowledged that she acted wrongly

The former American female cyclist Tammy Thomas applied the designer steroid THG. As a result, she was sentenced to lifetime suspension.
Tammy Thomas wanted to participate in the 2004 Olympics. Thus, the athlete decided to apply doping products to increase her performance and make her dreams related to the Olympic Games real. But since she was caught administering forbidden medications, she was not allowed to take part in the Olympics.
The American cyclist was accused of lying to the Grand Jury. She was targeted during the BALCO investigation. It was affirmed that the cyclist didn’t say truth about administration of steroids and getting of THG. While she was accused of lying to the Grand Jury, she presented certain arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
The cyclist affirmed that she hadn’t used any prohibited remedy. Actually, she was right. At that time THG was not enumerated on the list of banned products. It was claimed to be just an unapproved new medicine. THG was developed by the scientist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to many sportspersons, it was affirmed that Tammy Thomas obtained this medicine from Patrick Arnold. But the American cyclist denied this statement. Ultimately, she said that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
All arguments of Tammy Thomas were not accepted. She was given a home detection of 6 months and probation of 5 years.
The American cyclist repented wholly. She admitted that she acted wrongly. Thus, she decided to alter her life. Being a religious individual, Tammy Thomas believes that God has a plan linked with her life. She noticed that she would do anything in order to act so, as God whishes. She founded a fitness center and decided to help others to keep their health.

What caused Mariusz Wach’s positive for steroids?

It was affirmed by the German newspaper Bild that Mariusz Wach, a polish boxer, violated anti-doping policy. This person tested positive for anabolic steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this athlete and the heavyweight boxing world champion Vladimir Klichko.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he administered steroids. Results of his B-sample are unknown.
It is necessary to mention that the German newspaper Bild reported about the steroid positive of Mariusz Wach before it was done by the German Boxing Federation. Mariusz Kolodziej, the promoter of the boxer Wach thinks that it displays that the German Boxing Federation doesn’t do its job appropriately. It lacks professionalism totally.
What did Mariusz Wach say in order to defend himself? Actually, the polish boxer didn’t try to defend himself. The athlete only affirmed that he had never applied any anabolic steroids or other banned medicines knowingly. The sportsperson even affirmed that he didn’t know what he actually used. Mariusz Wach cared only about trainings and proper diets. As for supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. Mariusz Wach trusted his trainers entirely. Mariusz Wach didn’t even ask which dietary supplements were taken by him. The boxer decided to put the whole responsibility linked with supplements on his trainers and he was not interested in the nature of products which were given by his trainers.
Mariusz Wach didn’t try to accuse his trainers of his steroid positive. He only disclosed the reality.
Thus, it is possible to suggest that Mariusz Wach has administered a contaminated dietary supplement. You know, it happens quite frequently that athletes use dietary supplements that turn out to contain steroidal compounds. So, problems start.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample indicates that the boxer has applied forbidden products, he will be probably suspended for one year. He will be also sentenced to pay a fine.

Adolescents don’t understand essence of steroids

You probably have read a lot of articles about risks linked with application of steroids by 18-year old boys. It is frequently warned that those that are under 21 years old must not apply anabolic steroids for athletic purposes. Intake of steroids by 18-year old guys is claimed to be very dangerous for their health. But you should know that there are also opposite conceptions. Certain experts say that 18-year old guys may use anabolic steroids without any fear to face severe undesirable consequences. Teenagers are encouraged by such statements. They suggest that if they apply steroids since the age of 18, they are likely to achieve great results in professional sports. Is it true? Although it is allowed for boys since the age of 18 years old to administer steroids, it is better for them to avoid administering these medicines. Why? There are some reasons which are written below:

1. Adolescents don’t become successful athletes with the help of steroids.
Teenagers are informed that many professional sportspersons take anabolic steroids. Adolescents see that these persons are successful. Thus, they suggest that athletes achieve great success with the help of anabolic steroids. But this is a wrong conception. Anabolic steroids are not mysterious products that can make any individual a professional athlete.

2. Teenagers don’t have sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids.
Since adolescents don’t have knowledge about anabolic steroids, they administer these products wrongly. As a result, they don’t obtain needed benefits; on the contrary, they may face dangerous adverse reactions.

3. Teenagers don’t accompany intake of anabolic steroids by suitable workouts and diets.
Adolescents neglect to have proper workouts and nutrition during administration of anabolic steroids. They should realize that it is very important to have proper workouts and nutrition which are required for their athletic goals.

Admitted steroid users will get amnesty

The USADA wants to define whether you have ever administered anabolic steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other prohibited substances. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t intend yet to stop the investigation related to Lance Armstrong’s doping case. So, the investigation goes on. The USADA desires to investigate every cyclist. Especially suspected steroid users will be investigated.
The USADA wants to use the best methods in order to catch those that have ever taken prohibited substances. What is the best method to clean cycling of doping? The USADA tries to set and utilize the best methods. This anti-doping organization is even ready to compare elimination of doping in cycling with that in South Africa.
The USADA says that those who administer steroids and other related medications should be punished. Consumers of steroids and/or other doping products are blamed as if they were criminals. They are frequently compared with those who commit violence and other serious crimes. Steroids are harshly demonized in the society. Thus, the USADA suggests that if steroids and users of steroids are blamed, it will be easier to eradicate doping.
In fact, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to organize a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate different cases linked with doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to fix why several cyclists have taken anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs but remained undetectable.
Moreover, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those who admit to administering steroids and/or other prohibited drugs, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything linked with doping to the anti-doping agency, team doctors, teammates, friends, etc. If a former steroid user says only truth, he will get the full amnesty. So, the USADA hopes to clean cycling entirely.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, affirms that there are several cyclists connected with Lance Armstrong that have remained undetectable. They should be identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Users of steroids and Adderall

The National Football League is not permitted to make public details, when players fail drug tests. It is just affirmed that certain persons have violated anti-doping program. But the League must not disclose which substances have been administered by these sportspersons. So, some football players cheat about products that have resulted in positives.
Why do several football players choose to lie about substances that have been administered by them? Let try to understand.
A lot of football players that fail drug tests say that they have administered Adderall. In fact, they have taken steroids. Why do they affirm that they have tested positive for Adderall? What does Adderall represent? This is a drug which is used for treatment of attention-deficit disorder. But this medicine is applied not just for this clinical need. Sportspersons and bodybuilders use this preparation for performance-enhancing effects.
When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are widely demonized. Numerous journalists, experts, anti-doping officers and ordinary individuals affirm that these preparations are too dangerous. They may cause various severe unwanted results. Steroids are demonized even for several crimes. But when it comes to Adderall, this product is not demonized in the society. So, many football players try to avoid criticism. They don’t want to be demonized for administration of such forbidden products, as steroids. Since users of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players say that they have failed drug tests because they have administered Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those who are caught with cocaine tell others that they have taken marijuana because cocaine is more harshly blamed than the last one.
You should not suggest that every football player who says that he has tested positive for Adderall has actually taken anabolic steroids. But it is possible to conclude that those that administer Adderall are less blamed than those who administer steroids.

Freddie Roach’s method to eradicate doping from boxing

Freddie Roach is a famous American trainer in boxing. He coaches the famous boxer Manny Pacquiao. The trainer claims that he knows the best method to eradicate the problem of steroid use in boxing. According to this trainer, strength and conditioning coaches should be blamed for intake of anabolic steroids and other related medications in this sport. He affirms that they educate boxers to take performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, Freddie Roach affirms that it is needed to get rid of every strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eliminating of steroid use from boxing.
What does Freddie Roach believe about essential changes that have occurred in physique and performance of the boxer Juan Manuel Marquez. In fact, there are different opinions about this athlete and essential changes in him. A lot of persons think that he has administered steroids which have induced these changes in him. When it comes to Freddie Roach, he supposes that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has provided anabolic steroids to Juan Manuel Marquez.
Memo Heredia is an admitted distributor of steroids. He acknowledged that he had provided steroids to numerous top athletes. Since he collaborated with prosecutors and revealed names of some sportspersons who used anabolic steroids, he was not charged with any crimes connected with distribution of anabolic steroids.
Thus, Freddie Roach thinks that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best method to eliminate administration of steroids and other related medicines from boxing.
It is interesting to mention that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, has a strength coach too. Does it mean that this famous boxer uses steroids and/or other related medications? Freddie Roach believes that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t supply Manny Pacquiao with steroids.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. So, Alex Arizo puts efforts to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are not true. Actually, the trainer Freddie Roach says that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations related to intake of anabolic steroids and other related drugs. But he has to do it because this is the essence of boxing.
While Alex Arizo affirms that Memo Heredia doesn’t provide steroids to Marquez, Freddie Roach has own point of view. He continues to believe that Marquez is tainted. According to Freddie Roach, dramatic physical transformations of this athlete display that he administers steroids and/or other doping products.

Moustafa Ismail is accused of administration of synthol

The Egyptian bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail has the largest arms in the world. His name was recorded in the Guinness book of the world records. This guy claims that his large biceps are natural. He says that he has the largest biceps in the world because he has very strict diets and workouts. The bodybuilder eats chickens, almonds and fish each day. Moustafa Ismail also consumes much water and protein shakes.
However it is obvious that diets and trainings have significant role, a lot of people doubt about natural arms of Moustafa Ismail. It is hard to believe that suitable workouts and nutrition can cause such increase in arms. Which conditions are responsible for the massive arms of the Egyptian bodybuilder?
When it was announced that Moustafa Ismail’s arms were 32 inches, accusations connected with application of steroids appeared soon. Some people suppose that steroids are responsible for the large arms of this guy. What did Moustafa Ismail affirm about intake of steroids? He said that he had used steroids while living in Egypt. Purchase and application of these products are legal under laws of this country. These drugs are offered for sale at any pharmacy in Egypt. Furthermore, anabolic steroids are cheap there. But Moustafa Ismail claimed that he had to discontinue applying these preparations, when he moved to the USA. It is know that purchase and administration of these products without a prescription are claimed to be criminal under laws of the US. These products are purchased on the black market by those that administer them in the US illegally. Thus, Moustafa Ismail discontinued using these preparations after he moved to the USA.
But if even Moustafa Ismail uses steroids, it doesn’t matter because these drugs don’t enhance arms. They are not responsible for Moustafa Ismail’s large arms.
There are other remedies which can increase arms. They are called “site enhancement oils” (SEO). Synthol is one of the most frequently applied SEO. This preparation is taken by bodybuilders. It is taken in order to increase muscles in circumference. Thus, it is suggested that Moustafa Ismail takes Synthol. However, Moustafa Ismail claims that he doesn’t apply this product.
Moustafa Ismail says that he is hurt by accusations related to anabolic steroids and Synthol. He has been subjected to examination conducted by an independent doctor that hasn’t found  any abnormality in the arms of this person. So, it is not clear whether his arms are natural or not.

Role of Lance Armstrong in doping is exaggerated in professional cycling

Although you probably don’t know anything about Scott Mercier, his affirmations linked with application of doping products in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This athlete belonged to the US Postal Cycling team before Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Certain statements of Scott Mercier revealed the truth that was hidden in cycling.
In fact, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made incorrect conclusions related to role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The famous American cyclist was accused and found guilty of application of banned drugs throughout his athletic career. While it may be true, the USADA claimed that Lance Armstrong induced doping in professional cycling. But these statements turned out to be wrong. Why? Which words were pronounced by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier said that their team doctor Pedro Celaya offered a special program for the US Postal Cycling team. He discussed about the program with each cyclist. The doctor affirmed that they had to ride 200-250 km per day. Furthermore, the doctor organized doping program that had to accompany workouts. So, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and some other remedies.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong didn’t ride professionally. This athlete suffered from testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that Lance Armstrong would not be able to ride professionally. His cancer spread throughout his body, including brain. After this man experienced chemotherapy he tried to get recovery. Thus, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any relation to the team. He didn’t induce administering doping products in professional cycling. It became obvious that doping was established by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional riders administered Andriol. Then they administered testosterone patches. Under guidelines of Pedro Celaya cyclists used the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping agencies.

Melky Cabrera signed $16 million contract with Toronto Blue Jays

Intake of anabolic steroids and some other medications is prohibited in numerous sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Sportspersons that are caught taking prohibited products are sentenced to bans, fines, etc. Although sportspeople know about these factors, many of them continue administering steroids and/or other banned drugs. As a result, several athletes spoil their athletic reputation totally. Nevertheless, some sportspeople succeed, if even they violate anti-doping rules.
Let take the MLB player Melky Cabrera as an example. This athlete played baseball for San Francisco Giants. He was considered to be one of the best baseball players. It was believed that he induced winning obviously. But after he tested positive for a steroid, he was suspended.
Melky Cabrera attempted to change the decision and appealed it. He stated that a dietary supplement caused his positive. Certain persons desired to help him in that situation. So, a fake site was created. An advertisement for a non-existing tainted supplement was posted. But the cheat was unmasked. The baseball player had to serve the suspension.
While he was banned, the San Francisco Giants saw that they could win without him.
Recently the Dominican baseball player obtained a $16 million contract. He will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, application of steroids couldn’t destroy the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and earn significant sums of money.
This is only an example which demonstrates that administration of banned preparations doesn’t destruct athletic careers in certain cases.

Myogenix labeled Spawn as dietary supplement

Dietary supplements companies often label anabolic steroids as dietary supplements. So, they sell these illegal preparations. They bamboozle the Drug Enforcement Administration and clients that buy such preparations. As a result, several athletes test positive for forbidden substances while they affirm that they have never taken any steroid or another prohibited medicine. Dietary supplements companies should be demonized for such conditions.
For example, Myogenix is a dietary supplement company that is in California. This company admitted that they sold a synthetic steroid that was labeled as a dietary supplement. It was named Spawn. The following substances composed it: 19-Norandrosta-4,9 diene-3,17 dione and 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol. Thus, the supplement Spawn contained 2 steroids but it was marketed as a dietary supplement.
The company Myogenix admitted to selling Spawn between 2007 and 2009. The company was enforced to pay a fine of $500.000. Moreover, the company forfeited $100.000 immediately.
According to the decision of the judge, products produced and sold by this company will be tested for 5 years by an independent organization. All new dietary supplements should be tested carefully and approved by the FDA before Myogenix will be allowed to sell them.
In fact, Myogenix should thank the defense attorney Rick Collins that has defended the company. He defended the owners and other stuff of the company efficaciously. No one was sentenced to prison. This lawyer was hired to defend also other companies that were linked to the site Bodybuilding.com. These companies also were sentenced just to fines and money seizures.

Mark McGwire is devoted to baseball

Mark McGwire, an American professional baseball player and coach, escapes from his past linked with application of steroids successfully. He gains his celebrity again. This person is actively implicated in professional baseball again.
Although Mark McGwire knows that he doesn’t have any chance to be introduced into the Hall of Fame, he doesn’t become disappointed. He continues to like baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals were coached by this person two seasons. Then this man planned to stop coaching this team because he desires to spend more time with his family. Fortunately, the American baseball coach will not leave professional baseball in order to have more time for his family. The Los Angeles Dodgers asked Mark McGwire to coach them. Mark McGwire agreed. Coaching this team will not disturb this person to spend sufficient time with his wife and kids because he it takes for him just an hour in order to drive from his home to the Dodgers Stadium.
This athlete and coach spoiled his reputation because he had applied steroids. After Mark McGwire was found guilty of doping he didn’t want to comment anything about these preparations. However journalists asked him about administration of steroids by him and other baseball players, Mark McGwire refused to answer these questions. He noticed that statements about administration of steroids by other sportspersons could jeopardize his family and friends.  
Finally the American baseball player and coach admitted to taking forbidden drugs. He noticed that he made a serious mistake, taking these substances. The American baseball player and coach acknowledged that he didn’t act properly. The American baseball player and coach apologized for violation of anti-doping program. Then the American sportsman and coach was allowed to come back to professional baseball. So, he began to restore his reputation which was spoiled because of the mistake related to administration of banned preparations.

How do police officers bust sports nutrition stores that sell steroids?

Sports nutrition stores offer for sale not only real nutrition supplements. They label steroidal substances as dietary supplements and sell them. But authorities put efforts to control and avoid sale of steroids as if they were just supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition shops distribute steroids illegally. Those that come to such stores are often informed that they may purchase steroids as well.
 But these factors are known not only by steroid users but also by police officers. So, law enforcements conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition stores that offer steroids for sale. Clerks should know that if a client desires to purchase steroids, arranging a deal outside the shop, he must be an undercover police officer. That’s why those who are involved in illegal operations connected with sale of steroids should be quite cautious to avoid legal problems. Although they know about these aspects, they make typical mistakes that lead to arrests, charges and prison.
Let present a story about a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold anabolic steroids along with nutrition supplements. When police officers were informed about illegal operations of this person, they began to conduct an investigation. The investigation lasted circa a month and was led by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover agent came to the shop frequently and bought dietary supplements. He was talking to the clerk quite often. So, a friendly relation was established. Finally they discussed about steroids. The undercover agent said that he would like to buy steroids. So, he agreed to obtain 2 vials of steroids from George Touma. The officer had to give $300 for the medicines. The deal was arranged outside the store. After the purchase had taken place police officers arrested the clerk.
As a result, the clerk of the GNC was accused of illegal possession and sale of anabolic steroids.

Celebrated tennis players: anti-doping policies should be altered

Great changes occurred in several types of sports after the USADA publicized its dossier on the celebrated cyclist Lance Armstrong. The well-known American cyclist was applying steroids and other related medicines throughout the whole athletic career but he never tested positive for any banned drug. He utilized several efficient ways to remain undetectable. Nevertheless, finally he turned out to be guilty of doping.
Lance Armstrong’s doping case has demonstrated that anti-doping policies failed. Thus, they must be altered. Otherwise, competitions will be unfair. We’ll never see real sports heroes.
These factors influenced not only on cycling but also on other sports. Some sports organizations affirmed that anti-doping policies should be changed in order to catch those that apply steroids and/or other related drugs.
Not only anti-doping agencies but also sportspeople believe that anti-doping policies should be modified. Some sportspersons desire to assure that their sport is clean. For example, several tennis players believe that more drug testing should be conducted in tennis. It is necessary to note that such tennis stars, as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, believe that anti-doping policy is not quite suitable in tennis. They affirm that more drug testing is required in order to assure that tennis is free of doping.
The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic said that he would submit to more drug testing in order to induce cleaning tennis of dopers.
Roger Federer also confirmed that more tests for forbidden medications should take place in tennis. He mentioned that earlier he was subjected to more tests. Then the number of tests became more reduced in tennis.
When it comes to the Scottish tennis player Andy Muray, he said that more out-of-competition testing should take place. While tennis players are always tested during competitions, they are not tested often while being not in competitions.

Prosecution against Lance Armstrong

The USADA has publicized a report on the legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Which impression do readers get, when they read this report? It is confirmed that a lot of individuals believe that each teammate of this legendary cyclist has applied steroids and/or other forbidden products. But is it true impression? Has each Lance Armstrong’s teammate doped?
According to the report on this sportsman, 11 teammates testified against him, confirming that he doped. Moreover, it was affirmed that Lance Armstrong and the most mates of his team applied sophisticated ways in order to be capable to dope and prevent detection.
However some Lance Armstrong’s teammates admitted to taking steroids and/or other related medicines, some teammates denied doping. For example, Julian Dean and Patrick Jonker were two teammates of the legendary cyclist that denied taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Julian Dean said that he neither doped, nor saw Lance Armstrong taking steroids and/or other related substances.
When it comes to Patrick Jonker, his statements were like those of Julian Dean. He said that he had never administered any forbidden substances. He stated that he competed cleanly and didn’t take any unfair advantage.
According to Patrick Jonker, usage of steroids and other related preparations is a serious problem in the sport of cycling. He believes that many cyclists dope. He confirms that it is important to fight against application of doping products in cycling. But he considers that appropriate methods should be utilized by anti-doping officers. This athlete is full of indignation, talking about prosecution related to Lance Armstrong.  Patrick Jonker thinks that murderers are less pursued than the 7-time Tour de France winner.

Steroids don’t play any significant role in tennis

The Scottish tennis player Andy Murray claims that tennis is not tainted by usage of steroids and other related medications. He notes that application of doping products doesn’t represent any problem in this sport. He states that tennis is relatively clean. If you compare this sport to others, you can be convinced that it is free from doping, according to Andy Murray. But the tennis player knows that this sport is not entirely clean. This man acknowledges that certain tennis players apply forbidden preparations too.
If you take cycling as an example, you may notice that it is associated with allegations regarding doping by the well-known cyclist Lance Armstrong. Cycling commentators and journalists put efforts to manifest that doping reigns in other sports too. Thus, they put efforts to direct attentions of people from cycling to others sports. They note that administration of steroids and other related products is a problem not just in cycling. Tennis turned out to be pointed out by them quite often.
Andy Murray decided to respond to such criticism. He notes that steroids and other related drugs don’t have any essential role in tennis. This athlete mentions about differences between tennis and cycling.
According to the tennis player, while steroids and other related drugs benefit in cycling evidentially, these remedies can’t cause any significant changes in tennis players. This athlete believes that while power which is needed in cycling can be obtained by doping, the skills that are required in tennis can’t be perfected by steroids and other related medications.
Actually, similar arguments are used in other sports as well. Baseball and basketball players also confirm that steroids don’t represent any serious problem in their sports because these substances don’t have ability to enhance performance in their sports.
But it is impossible to doubt about efficacy of steroids on performance of any athlete. Since these preparations can add strength, speed and endurance, they have great role in tennis and other sports.

Belarusian president plans to criminalize doping

Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusian president, is also the president of the National Olympic Committee. He was very despondent after the Belarusian female shot-putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for a forbidden drug. The president was too frustrated. The Belarusian president turned out to be a serious fan of sports. He felt ashamed that representatives of his country destroyed Belarusian’s sports reputation by positives for banned products. As a result, he stated that certain changes would be added to laws.
Alexander Lukashenko noted that it was needed to criminalize usage of banned preparations in sports. So, sports will be probably clean. This statement was pronounced by Alexander Lukashenko after Nadzeya Ostapchuk was caught applying methenolone. This medication is better known as Primobolan.
The Belarusian president wants to see that his country succeeds in sports on the international scene. If Alexander Lukashenko desires to clean his country’s sports, he will be capable to do it. Some facts display that this person has reached numerous goals connected with his country.
In fact, Alexander Lukashenko is a hard president. He was even accused of human rights abuses. He has ability to change the situation in sports by force too.
The Belarusian president doesn’t plan to discuss about administration of forbidden preparations in sports. There are other aspects which should be discussed, according to Alexander Lukashenko.
Anatoliy Tozik, the Vice-President for Alexander Lukashenko, claimed that they could form a sports scientific center that would be sponsored by the state. The center would conduct scientific researches related to mental and pharmacological support for top athletes. Alexander Lukashenko agreed to form this center.
It is not yet clear whether the president will clean sports at any cost. Will he use his force for this purpose?

David Howman: anti-doping system is proper in International Tennis Federation

David Howman expresses his thoughts about anti-doping programs in some sports organizations. While the director general of the WADA seems to be happy with jobs of some sports organizations, he claims that anti-doping systems in other leagues/teams are not appropriate.
For example, David Howman praises the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its anti-doping system. The director general of the WADA confirms that anti-doping system is appropriate in tennis.
But as for the National Basketball Association (NBA), it doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping system to that of the WADA. It doesn’t agree to add certain new drug tests in order to catch those that use steroids and/or other banned drugs. That’s why David Howman claims that the anti-doping policy of the NBA is not good enough to catch those that dope. He confirms that the NBA should add more sophisticated new methods as well.
David Howman confirms that drug tests conducted in tennis are of high quality. But there is a defect in tennis’ anti-doping system. Many tests take place during competitions. But few tests are conducted out-of-competition. That’s why ITF’s anti-doping policy is also criticized.
Of course, nobody can confirm that anti-doping program of ITF is perfect. It has certain lacks too. But it is quite adequate.
Thus, you should not think that tennis is clean from doping wholly. Some tennis players are likely to use steroids and/or related products. But it is not so tainted, as some other sports.
 Only one tennis player was suspended for usage of prohibited preparations. However it seems to prove that tennis is clean, it is important to take in consideration that there are certain ways to avoid detection. As you probably know, the famous cyclist Lance Armstrong administered steroids and other related preparations and avoided detection much time. Couldn’t tennis players dope and use the same methods?

Lance Armstrong pays for his doping

The USADA published a report linked with doping by the celebrated American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this sportsman applied steroids and other related preparations. After publishing some sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s foundation Livestrong decided to cut their links with this cyclist and his charity organization.
One of companies that decided to discontinue sponsoring the foundation which fights against cancer is Nike. This company was working much time with Lance Armstrong. Ultimately Nike claimed that it would not have anything longer with the athlete that was cheating more than 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to collaborate with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Some other companies also made the decision to stop sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s charity organization.
However, the athlete tried to do a lot in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the organization that helps persons with cancer to survive. He affirmed that he would not be the chairman of the foundation anymore. Although the cyclist tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it affirmed that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, the athlete received lifetime suspension. Furthermore, he forfeited all 7 titles acquired at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) confirmed that the USADA made a wrong decision. Although Lance Armstrong discontinued fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU affirmed that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the athlete.
Although Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any prohibited drug, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was stated that he used steroids and other forbidden drugs but he used certain simple as well sophisticated ways in order to prevent positives. Thus, Lance Armstrong was able to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the former professional cyclist pays for his doping. The decision of some companies to stop sponsoring his organization is a great loss for this person.

David Howman: NBA officers should accept additional drug testing

The WADA’s director general David Howman confirms that the National Basketball Association (NBA) anti-doping program is not good enough to detect those who use forbidden products. He claims that drug testing conducted in the NBA is not suitable. While the NFL and the MLB accepted additional tests, the NBA didn’t agree to do the same things.
The basketball player Derrick Rose also confirmed that numerous NBA players administered steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. This sport is not clean, according to the former basketball player. It is believed that David Howman’s point of view related to intake of steroids in the NBA is resulted from words pronounced by the former basketball player.
The NBA doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping policy to that of the WADA. The NBA officers note that steroids and other related preparations don’t have capacity to influence on games and make them unfair. They claim that only natural skills and trainings play role in the NBA. According to NBA officers, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs can’t enhance performance of basketball players. They notice that doping products don’t benefit this sport.
Do NBA officers have a right point of view? Aren’t steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs capable to enhance performance of those who play basketball? What do facts demonstrate? What does scientific literature state about effects of steroids and other related products?
In fact, everybody knows that steroids and several other drugs benefit in any sport. They just should be applied properly and accompanied by suitable diets and trainings. These drugs play significant role in sports. It is impossible to contest efficacy of steroids and other doping products in basketball. Affirmations of NBA officers are ridiculous.
Undoubtedly, any league wants to consider that their sport is not tainted. Nonetheless, it is needed to see the reality. That’s why the director general of the WADA confirms that it is necessary to conduct more and more sophisticated drug testing in order to catch those who apply prohibited substances.

Philadelphia policeman pled guilty to illegal sale of steroids and other doping products

Illicit distribution of anabolic steroids prospers. Although authorities put efforts to prevent illicit production, sale, possession and administration of steroids, some police officers are also implicated in such illegal deals. Furthermore, as it is determined, some policemen mastermind illicit deals linked with anabolic steroids and other doping products.
The former Philadelphia policeman Keith Gidelson was found guilty of illegal distribution of steroids and certain other medicines, such as HGH, IGF-1, anti-estrogen medications, etc. The drugs that were offered for sale by this policeman were marketed as Sciroxx drugs.
Keith Gidelson turned out to be the leader of a steroid ring. So, he was not distributing steroids alone. He was working together with certain other persons, including his wife and two other police officers.
Those that desired to acquire anabolic steroids contacted the Philadelphia police officer per internet. So, customers ordered needed anabolic steroids or/and other related preparations. Then these medicines were shipped to the customers.
When orders arrived, Keith Gidelson informed his customers per handy. He called them or wrote messages. That’s why it was easy to bust this illicit drug chain. The police officer talked to his clients about steroids and other related drugs quite openly. When it comes to his co-workers, they discussed about steroids among them, utilizing several terms.
Such steroids, as Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, etc. were offered for sale by Keith Gidelson and his co-conspirators. These products were acquired from China and Europe. Then they were delivered to those that ordered them via internet.  
The Philadelphia police officer will be sentenced in January 2013.

Common mistakes made by bodybuilders that have obtained steroids illegally

Some bodybuilders are caught possessing anabolic steroids and other illegal preparations because they make some mistakes while possessing these products. For example, a bodybuilder plans to apply performance-enhancing drugs. He finds a trustworthy online pharmacy and places an order for some medicines. Then he pays for these products. The preparations are sent. The bodybuilder goes to a post office and takes the package which contains the preparations which have been ordered by him. It seems to him that everything is successful. The package has not been intercepted. The medications have not been confiscated. This man takes the products and goes home.
Of course, the bodybuilder can’t wait until he arrives home to begin his cycle with these products. He desires to be at home, take the products and look in the mirror and see wanted effects. Thinking about potential effects and improvement of appearance, this person begins to violate traffic rules. He exceeds speed because he wants to be at home sooner. Furthermore, this man has another problem. He has a suspended driver’s license. When policemen see that this man has violated any traffic rule, they stop him. The police officers learn that this person has a suspended driver’s license. They decide to search the vehicle. So, they find that this person possesses steroids and other illegal drugs. This man gets legitimate troubles. His hope doesn’t become real. He gets troubles instead of wanted effects.
 Let take Michael Vazquez of Kenmore (New York) as an example. He had a suspended driver’s license while violating traffic rules and possessing steroids. Thus, he got legitimate troubles. Since he violated certain traffic rules, he was stopped by policemen that saw that he had a suspended driver’s license. When they searched this person’s car, they found that this person possessed steroids, needles and syringes.
Thus, if you possess steroids and/or other related products while driving your car, don’t make common mistakes! Don’t violate traffic rules! Avoid driving with a suspended driver’s license! So, you can avoid legal problems.

Pharmacies and supplement stores located in India sell steroids illegally

Distribution and usage of steroids without a physician’s prescription are claimed to be illegal in India. But illicit distribution and application of steroids and other related drugs prosper in this state. A lot of sportspeople acquire these products at pharmacies and supplement stores and apply them for enhancement of muscles and performance.
When Indian National Team’s athletes tested positive for prohibited products at the 2012 Summer Olympics, attention of authorities was drawn to pharmacies and supplement stores. Local police officers decided to search drug stores and supplement stores regularly in order to control illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. After some raids certain drug stores and supplement stores lost their business licenses.
Lately law enforcement officers searched a drug store and two supplement stores located in the southern part of India.
The Parola Pharmacy located in Valancherry was searched by police officers. As it was determined, steroids and other related products were sold at this pharmacy illegally. Nandrolone phenylpropionate was one of steroids which were found by police officers. Certain other steroids were sold illegally too. So, this pharmacy was shut down.
The Health World supplement store located in Kottakkal was also lately raided. Police officers found that Methandienone, Equipose, Testosterone Undecanoate and some other steroids were offered for sale at this supplement store. So, it was shut down as well.
Another supplement store which was raided was the AM Nutrition store. But it was not prosecuted because no any steroids were sold at the store.
Police officers plan to continue raids. Several drug stores and supplement stores may lose their licenses for illegal sale of steroids and other related products.

Athletes believe that Tommy John surgery increases performance

High school athletes are ready to do a lot in order to increase their muscles and improve performance. While some sportspersons try to increase speed, baseball players try to increase throwing speed.
What do high school athletes really do for this need? You probably know that many sportspersons take anabolic steroids in order to gain muscles and increase performance. But intake of steroids and other related medications is not the only method that seems to be effective for some athletic purposes. Several high school athletes want to have the operation ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction which is also known as Tommy John surgery.
Actually, high school athletes don’t know about several conditions related to Tommy John surgery. They base their points of view on the case related to the baseball player Tommy John that got UCL damage during a baseball game. After the damage the baseball player was very discouraged. The baseball player thought that didn’t have any chance longer to play professional baseball. This man came to the surgeon Frank Jobe. The health care provider operated this man successfully. After the operation the baseball player returned to baseball. Tommy John’s further career was very successful. Tommy John won many games. So, this surgery was called after this baseball player: Tommy John surgery.
When high school athletes find out about Tommy John, they desire to become as excellent players, as he was. They suggest that the surgery induced winning because this person won more games after the surgery than before. Although high school athletes may suggest properly, they have several misconceptions about this operation. They think that they may be operated in absence of any damage and improve their performance. But high school athletes don’t take into account that nobody can come back to playing baseball soon after such surgery. Certain period of time is required to get recovery. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account that several risks connected with Tommy John surgery. They may suffer from permanently stiff elbow. Several other risks are also linked with this operation.
So, high school athletes don’t comprehend the essence of this surgery correctly. When they have elbow pains, they visit their doctors, trying to convince them they should be probably subjected to Tommy John surgery.

However Arnold Schwarzenegger used steroids, he didn’t get infertility

Maria Shriver didn’t get pregnant during the first three years of her marriage to the famous American bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her mother was in trouble. Since the bodybuilder took steroids, she feared that these preparations could cause infertility in him. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law brought a scientific report about steroids to her daughter. The report described probable unwanted reactions of steroids, including infertility.
Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed that he found this report on the desk of his wife occasionally. So, he studied it. He laughed much. The bodybuilder confirmed that his mother-in-law was out of control.
But Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law troubled without any reason. Her daughter and the bodybuilder became parents of four children. Furthermore, Arnold Schwarzenegger got a kid as a result of his extra-marital relations. So, it was evident that steroids didn’t have any negative influence on reproductive system of this man.
Do steroids produce infertility in male consumers? These drugs suppress natural secretion of the hormone testosterone. That’s why men who take these products may have infertility. But it is necessary to know that this undesirable effect is not irreversible. When men discontinue taking steroids, their natural production of testosterone is restored. So, this unwanted effect disappears.  
The autobiography published by Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals numerous interesting aspects connected with steroids. This well-known bodybuilder took steroids during his competitive career. Anabolic steroids helped him to succeed. Intake of these substances was not prohibited in professional bodybuilding, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed.

Non-medical usage of steroids should be eliminated

Timothy Armstrong of the World Health Organization says that anabolic steroids are dangerous for public health. While these preparations are often applied by sportspeople, bodybuilders and ordinary people for enhancement of muscles and strength, they may have negative impact on physical and mental health of consumers. Unluckily, dangers related to these medicines are not treated seriously. However numerous scientists warn that these preparations may produce severe adverse results, numerous people continue to use them for athletic needs.
Timothy Armstrong puts efforts to protect public health. He has presented a speech about steroid abuse at a conference organized by the chairman of the International Olympic Committee Arne Ljungqvist. Thus, Timothy Armstrong helps to eradicate illegal application of steroids.
As for Arne Ljungqvist, he put efforts in order to fight against application of steroids in sports. According to the chairman of the International Olympic Committee, application of steroids represents a moral problem. Those who administer doping products don’t compete fairly. They take unfair advantage over those who don’t apply these drugs. Thus, they act inappropriately.
Undoubtedly, Arne Ljungqvist is happy that Timothy Armstrong is also against intake of steroids. He affirms that anti-doping agencies should work with the World Health Organization more closely. The united efforts will be capable to eliminate usage of performance-enhancing drugs from professional sports.
Timothy Armstrong confirms that anti-doping agencies should have direct connections with law enforcements and customs officers. If they collaborate, their war on illicit deals linked with steroids and other controlled substances will be more efficient. They should inform each other about persons that have something to do with illicit drugs. Thus, they will have ability to achieve their goals.

Crime committed by drunk US marine

Audrey Allen, an 18-month old child, was killed by Joshua Allen Kruzik.
The little girl was killed because she cried in the middle of the night. Joshua Allen Kruzik, an US marine, a friend of Audrey Allen’s parents, decided to spend weekends at their friends’ home. Before he came to their home, he was at a local bar where he drank much alcohol. He had to care about the baby, when she cried. But Joshua Allen Kruzik beat her very cruelly. As a result, the little child got numerous severe head injuries. The little girl died at a local hospital.
David Kohn, the defense attorney for the murderer, noted that steroids were responsible for the abnormal behavior of his client. It was confirmed that the murderer used anabolic steroids. Before the incident he attempted to discontinue applying these medicines but he was not able to do it. The defense attorney claimed that anabolic steroids produced “roid rage” in Joshua Allen Kruzik. He couldn’t not control his aggression and beat the little child. According to David Kohn, his client was unconscious. Although the defense attorney said that his client was ready to take the total responsibility, he added that he was not guilty.
The little girl’s parents also confirmed that their friend applied anabolic steroids. The mother of the baby said that she had syringes at her home. Thus, she injected Kruzik with steroids, when he came. Several other persons also affirmed that he took steroids.
It is strange that anabolic steroids are blamed in this situation. Are these medicines responsible for the murder? Take into account that Joshua Allen Kruzik has been drunk, when he has beat the child!
It is unclear whether the judge will accept the steroid excuse.

Proper diets and workouts are required during intake of doping products for muscle and strength gains

Although natural bodybuilders put efforts to show that they can be as muscular as consumers of steroids, they fail to do it. Even those who have proper diets and intensive trainings can’t acquire the same muscle mass and energy like consumers of steroids. Gains which can be obtained because of appropriate usage of steroids and other related medicines are much more essential than those which are obtained naturally.
But you should know that steroids and other doping products can’t enhance muscle mass and endurance, if consumers don’t have intensive trainings and appropriate nutrition. However steroids have capacity to induce adding muscles and energy, it is not sufficient only to administer these products. Consumers of steroids must not be lazy persons. Otherwise, they will fail to obtain needed results. If consumers of steroids don’t train intensively during administration of doping products, they may get additional troubles instead of positive effects.
Those that are going to use steroids in order to gain muscles and enhance endurance should plan their workouts and diets. It is necessary to train hardly. However, it is important to take into account that muscles don’t grow, if they don’t have any rest. That’s why it is important to have well-planned workouts. Trainings and time of rest should be rotated properly.
Furthermore, it is required to plan which kinds of exercises should be performed. Your heart must work properly, if you desire to increase your muscles with steroids. That’s why cardio exercises should take place 3-4 hours per week.
Another factor that should be taken into account is nutrition. Muscles can be increased, if sufficient protein is consumed. Steroids and other related drugs can’t enhance muscles and add energy without usual physiological processes. Keep in mind that steroids don’t act magically! They act through stimulation of natural processes which occur in the body.
If you want to increase your muscle mass and endurance with steroids, you should learn and follow certain recommendations related to nutrition that are useful for achievement of these goals.

Arnold Schwarzenegger administered very low quantities of steroids

Arnold Schwarzenegger applied anabolic steroids. These products helped him to have success. The famous bodybuilder acknowledged that he succeeded because of these medications essentially. But he also said that other competitive bodybuilders used these drugs as well. The bodybuilder was aware of the fact that all top athletes and bodybuilders used anabolic steroids. If Arnold Schwarzenegger had not taken performance-enhancing drugs, other bodybuilders would have had unfair advantage over him.
Although the well-known bodybuilder admitted to administration of steroids, he never apologized. Administration of these preparations was not banned, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed. Usage of steroids and other related drugs didn’t represent any problem in bodybuilding during that time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger affirmed that he didn’t know about risks related to usage of these preparations. But he also added that earlier bodybuilders didn’t take increased dosages like current bodybuilders.  That’s why it was not dangerous to use these remedies.
Today it is necessary to consider that athletes and bodybuilders take very increased dosages which may have negative impact on health. Application of enhanced dosages usually leads to grave permanent side results. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger is against application of steroids for performance-enhancing effects. Doses that were applied by the prominent bodybuilder were lower by 20 times than those used by current bodybuilders. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger cooperated with International Federation of Bodybuilders against intake of doping products in professional bodybuilding.

HGH is widely abused

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been initially developed for therapeutic purposes. This medication is recommended for treatment of children with growth disorders and adults that experience deficiency of growth hormone and associated troubles. But this product is frequently abused. Many weightlifters and other athletes apply this medication for athletic purposes. Under laws of some countries, including the USA, purchase and intake of this drug for non-medical needs are considered to be illegal.
Although this product is illicit without any prescription, it is not difficult to buy it. This preparation is widely available at online drug stored. Moreover, steroid dealers sell this medicine. Since the price is not high, numerous individuals have possibility to get it.
Those who take HGH illegally abuse also other products. They are not limited just by illicit intake of this medication. Which medications are also used by consumers of HGH?
Certain scientists decided to conduct a study connected with illegal administration of HGH. They enrolled 230 weightlifters aged 18-40 into the research. The scientists could find out that the most of these weightlifters administered not only HGH but also anabolic-androgenic steroids and insulin-like growth factor-1. Furthermore, many of them used recreational drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
Which dangers are faced by those who use increased quantities of HGH prolonged period of time? Unluckily, negative effects caused by high doses of this preparation are not studied sufficiently because health care providers usually don’t recommend increased dosages.  High quantities are commonly taken by those who administer this medication for performance-enhancing effects. But it is known that application of increased quantities during prolonged period of time may lead to dangerous side effects. This preparation may negatively influence on different systems, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. It is important to be very cautious because high quantities of this drug are linked even with cancer.

Research on links between dexamethasone and bleeding after tonsillectomies

More and more kids are subjected to tonsillectomies. The number of surgeries in children younger than 15 years old has increased obviously.
After tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy children may have vomiting and nausea. Thus, health care providers prescribe using corticosteroids during surgeries in order to lower these post-operation negative consequences.
Unluckily, while corticosteroids decrease risks/severity linked with nausea and vomiting, they are associated with certain other troubles. They may produce bleeding during and after tonsillectomies. Recent studies have manifested that the number of complications after tonsillectomies has increased during several last years. Since number of tonsillectomies becomes higher, complications appear more frequently as well.
Certain scientists decided to define whether bleeding occurs after tonsillectomies on account of corticosteroids. They tried to find out whether there is any substantial difference in appearing of bleeding between kids that administer the corticosteroid dexamethasone during tonsillectomies and those that are not given this preparation. So, the specialists enrolled more than 300 kids in the trial.
Results of the trial have manifested that bleeding of the levels I and II are enhanced by 5% in those that apply a single quantity of dexamethasone during tonsillectomy.
So, corticosteroids don’t increase the risk linked with post-operation bleeding substantially. However physicians doubt about safety of corticosteroids used during tonsillectomies, they don’t enhance severe bleeding events essentially.

Adolescents should know that steroids may cause irreversible side effects in them

Leslie Henderson cares about teenagers. She is troubled because many teenagers use anabolic steroids which may be dangerous for them. These products may make teenagers aggressive. Furthermore, steroids may affect different systems of consumers. According to Leslie Henderson, the most dangerous aspect related to usage of these preparations by teenagers is following: these medicines influence on the brain negatively. They destroy not only functions of the brain; they also change the way it acts.
Anabolic steroids have been introduced in order to treat certain illnesses. These medications are capable to induce development of secondary male features in boys with delayed puberty. They can prevent muscle loss in persons with HIV/AIDS and other health problems. But these preparations are also widely abused. They are used for increase of muscle mass and endurance. When physicians recommend taking steroids to cure certain diseases, they prescribe relatively low doses which don’t cause grave undesirable consequences. When these medicines are administered for performance-enhancing effects, quantities are high. But it is necessary to know that high dosages may cause grave negative results.
Non-therapeutic usage of steroids is very dangerous for teenagers. Their systems have not been yet developed. That’s why these preparations may cause irreversible changes in them. Steroids may affect their physical as well mental health of teenagers. As a result, unwanted reactions of steroids are manifested in them not only during adolescence but also when they grow up. If adult people abuse steroids, they usually don’t suffer from such prolonged grave side results, as teenagers experience. That’s why Leslie Henderson and other experts note that it is necessary to warn teenagers about negative influence of steroids on them. They should know about all potential dangers. If teenagers know about severe negative consequences of steroids, they will probably discontinue applying these drugs for improvement of appearance and performance.

Prevention and treatment of obesity

A recent study has demonstrated that glucocorticosteroids induce enhancing fat levels. These natural steroids have direct influence on androgen receptors that have ability to reduce body fat deposits.
This study is especially precious in our era, when numerous persons experience obesity. According to statements of certain scientists, it is necessary to lower amount of glucocorticosteroids in order to avoid or cure obesity.
When scientists conducted this research, they had the following goal: they wanted to comprehend ways, reasons and stages of development of fat deposits. Basing upon results of the study, the scientists have affirmed that androgen receptors should be activated in order to reduce fat accumulation. Thus, obesity could be cured even at the early stages of development.
The androgen testosterone binds itself to androgen receptors. Thus, androgen receptors become able to manage development of muscle mass, increase defined muscles, etc.
According to the specialists, glucocorticosteroids lower activity of androgen receptors. So, they become unable to manage creation of muscle mass and decrease of fat accumulation. That’s why especially abdominal parts become fatty.
The experts say that this research is able to induce developing new methods to cure and prevent obesity. The new methods will be related to glucocorticosteroids and androgen receptors.

British people are not allowed to buy steroids online

British citizens are not allowed to buy steroids at online pharmacies. Importation of steroids into the UK is claimed to be illicit under a new amendment to the steroid law. Those who live in the UK and import steroids into the country are sanctioned by authorities. But British people may freely buy, possess and apply steroids.
According to the “personal custody”, those that came to London for the 2012 Olympic Games were allowed to import steroids for personal use. It was not claimed to be criminal under British laws. Nonetheless, those that live inside the UK don’t have any right to buy steroids via internet and import them from other countries to the UK.
Earlier British people were allowed to acquire steroids from outside the country. The amendment was provided by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) in order to protect health of those that administer steroids. But could the amendment do it?
Numerous underground labs manufacture anabolic steroids inside the UK. They prosper on account of the amendment. But it is important to take into account that many underground labs produce steroids of low quality. Thus, British people have to buy steroids of low quality because it is forbidden to import steroids that are manufactured outside the country by safe pharmaceutical companies.
The government warned Needle-Syringe Program (NSP) workers that they would have to work more. It was confirmed that the amendment would enhance the number of steroid users.
Actually, the amendment is likely to have negative influence on health of steroid users. Steroid-using athletes and bodybuilders may get severe negative consequences because they switch from quality steroids produced by trustworthy pharmaceutical companies to worse medicines manufactured by underground labs located in the UK.

Federal prosecutors: muscularity causes addiction

Federal prosecutors don’t have sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids, although they pursue those that produce, use and/or distribute these medications. They don’t study scientific literature about these products. The government uses information which is written in Wikipedia. Although feds speak about adverse consequences of steroids, they don’t know about these conditions sufficiently. Citing affirmations about steroids presented in Wikipedia, they punish consumers/manufacturers/distributors of these products, affirming that these drugs represent evil.
Some important questions appear here: Is it correct to base upon affirmations presented in Wikipedia in such cases? Are these affirmations true? Aren’t they exposed to manipulations? Aren’t they mixed with subjective opinions of sponsors?
Maurice Hall, the associate professor of communication and culture at Villanova University, says that it is not reasonable to base wholly upon affirmations presented in Wikipedia. He confirms that Wikipedia serves a good guide for footnotes. But affirmations written in Wikipedia may be not true entirely.
For example, when John Isaac Hudelson was sentenced to imprisonment, federal prosecutors based their conclusions linked with illegal deals of this person upon statements cited from Wikipedia. Feds claimed that Hudelson deserved to serve 47-54 months in jail because he administered and distributed steroids. Stephen Greubel, the defense attorney for Hudelson, argued that 47-54 months in prison were too much for his client. He claimed that Hudelson distributed steroids, medications which differed from such drugs, as amphetamine, methamphetamine, codeine, morphine, etc. Stephen Greubel confirmed that steroids didn’t cause addiction.
Federal prosecutors affirmed that John Isaac Hudelson manufactured, administered and distributed steroids to his friends. They confirmed that while steroids didn’t lead to addiction, desire to be muscular could be addictive. Furthermore, they added that steroids could lead to severe adverse results. All affirmations of federal prosecutors were based upon those presented in Wikipedia.
Finally, the government sent Isaac John Hudelson to 37 months in prison.

Tyler Hamilton: WADA doesn’t have possibility to win

Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle have written a book on application of EPO and anabolic steroids. Guidelines given in the book can prove that the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong used forbidden medications. The book has the following title: “The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at all Costs”. The book contains tips connected with application of EPO and steroids in cycling and ways to avoid detection. It demonstrates that drug testing is not efficacious in this sport.
Tyler Hamilton notices that sportspeople can take steroids without being detected. He affirms that the WADA doesn’t have any possibility to win. Tyler Hamilton describes weakness of the WADA in testing sportspersons for prohibited drugs.
According to Hamilton, it is easy to avoid detection while taking EPO. It is needed to utilize the procedure “microdosing”. What does it actually mean? Athletes should not inject 2,000 Units of EPO under the skin every 3rd or 4th day. They should inject 400-500 Units of EPO each 3-4 nights intravenously. This method is called “microdosing”. Applying this way of intake, cyclists can avoid detection without any problem.
Since microdosing is a proper method to avoid detection while administering EPO, this method must be appropriate in case of steroid use as well. Thus, Tyler Hamilton supposes that cyclists and other sportspersons can avoid detection while using anabolic steroids. He presents guidelines linked with this issue in details in the book.  Hamilton explains how it is possible to hit tests of anti-doping agencies.
Actually, it is unlikely that guidelines provided in Tyler’s book will alter essence of cycling. While elaboration of the biological passport into anti-doping system can’t stop doping, introduction of microdosing into usage of EPO doesn’t represent the new beginning of doping in cycling. Tips of Hamilton may modify just the essence of doping in this sport. Application of doping products is a part of cycling. Let notice the truth. Like there is no Santa Claus, there is no clean sport at the high level.

Corticosteroids, estrogens and anabolic-androgenic steroids

There are three groups of steroids: corticosteroids, estrogens and progestogens, and anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Nature of corticosteroids is similar to that of hormones produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids may be in form of creams, ointment, inhalation drugs, etc. They are taken for treatment of inflammations, allergy, problems of respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal and other systems.
Estrogens and progestogens are female sex hormones. These compounds induce developing female secondary features. Birth control remedies contain these compounds.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are drugs that are also widely utilized in medicine. They can cure several types of breast cancer, cancer of testicles, anemia, etc. These drugs are frequently recommended to get better and faster recovery after several surgeries. Burn victims, persons with HIV/AIDS use anabolic-androgenic steroids in order to prevent muscle loss. Some steroids are also taken to cure osteoporosis. These remedies are also taken in case of infertility.
Moreover, anabolic-androgenic steroids are applied for athletic purposes. These medicines have capacity to stimulate muscle growth and increase endurance. That’s why numerous sportspeople and bodybuilders take them for performance-enhancing effects. Some anabolic-androgenic steroids are capable also to induce loosing fat, making muscles defined.
Usage of anabolic-androgenic steroids for non-clinical purposes is prohibited under laws of certain countries. Those that manufacture, distribute, buy and use these products illegally may be sentenced to prison and/or fines. These medications belong to illicit preparations in several countries because they may cause various negative results. While several negative consequences are insignificant and disappear after discontinuation of administration, others are dangerous and even irreversible. Those who want to acquire positive effects, using steroids for therapeutic purposes, should apply these medications under instructions of health care providers.

Anna Watson refused to get modeling contract because he had to use steroids

When it is mentioned about cheerleaders, we imagine active and thin women. But we have to realize that sometimes the reality differs from our imagination. Anna Watson is an example in this situation. She has great muscles. But she is very beautiful.
A fitness modeling agency offered her a $75000 contract. But she didn’t agree to obtain it. Actually, it is surprisingly because numerous ladies desire to obtain such contracts. But she didn’t want to obtain it because she had to administer steroids for this purpose.
When Anna Watson began to study at Hawaii Pacific University, she started weight lifting. She trained intensively and consumed circa 3000 calorie daily. Finally she could lift 230 pounds. But her weight was not enough to get a modeling fitness contract. Although she ate much protein, she could not gain required pounds.
A modeling agent claimed that the steroid Anavar could help her to add weight. Anna Watson needed to get 50 pounds in order to get the contract. So, she began to apply the steroid Anavar in order to increase body mass. She was eating “forever”, even if she wasn’t’ hungry. Despites of her efforts, nutrition regimen and intake of the steroid Anavar, she was not able to add 50 pounds. The cheerleader added only 10 pounds.
Anna Watson practices Christianity. She belongs to a local church. Finally, she made a decision to ask a weight lifting champion for recommendations. Hugh Kirby that is also a member of the church has recommended her to stay far from steroid use. He mentioned that these drugs could lead to different negative consequences. This person also added that steroids could lead to infertility. So, Hugh Kirby claimed that it would be better to refuse the contract instead of experiencing health problems, especially infertility.
So, Anna Watson didn’t agree to get the contract. But she decided not to leave her trainings. Anna Watson dreams to become a personal trainer.
Actually, the cheerleader made an appropriate decision. It is reasonable to keep female features without a modeling contract instead of having the contract and experiencing effects of virilization owing to usage of steroids.

Steroid dealers should not be permitted to avoid punishment

Although it is illegal to distribute anabolic steroids in some countries, several steroid dealers are not punished appropriately. For example, recently two individuals that distributed steroids illegally avoided prison. They were sentenced only to work certain hours. Although these individuals advertised and sold steroids per internet, they avoided prison successfully. These persons distributed medications that could affect health of users. That’s why they had to be punished more harshly.
A lot of consumers of steroids don’t know anything about dangers linked with them. They don’t know that administration of steroids may cause certain health troubles. It is necessary to take into account that several steroids are aromatizable. It means that they may convert into estrogen, increasing levels of this hormone. As a result, male users of such steroids may suffer from abnormal development of breast tissues, abnormal fat distribution, water retention, etc. Of course, gynecomastia is very unpleasant effect for males. Sometimes it can’t be cured with preparations. So, it may require an operation.
Several steroids are dangerous for women. They may lead to effects of virilization in them. Thus, some females that administer androgenic steroids have deep voice, hirsutism, male-pattern baldness, menstrual irregularities, infertility, etc.
Numerous steroids are liver-toxic. They may cause liver diseases. If anyone has had liver dysfunctions before usage of steroids, these drugs may lead to severer complications.
Nevertheless, nobody can doubt about positive effects that can be acquired owing to administration of steroids. These medicines induce developing new muscle tissues. They also increase existing muscles. Moreover, these products help to gain strength. Several steroids promote fat loss, making muscle more defined.
However possible benefits of steroids are amazing, it is important to consider potential undesirable reactions. It is stated that steroids may lead to depression and uncontrolled aggressiveness. So, certain consumers of these medicines commit different crimes. While several users may commit suicides, others violate, kill other individuals.
Steroids may cause also other adverse reactions which are not mentioned in the article. People should know what they apply. Those that distribute these medications illegally should be sentenced appropriately.

Steroid-using football players are not blamed so harshly, as baseball players

Numerous articles note about intake of steroids in baseball. Sportswriters and journalists describe steroid scandals which occur in this sport. It is frequently debated about steroid era in baseball. MLB players are required to submit to many drug tests. It seems that every individual interested in sports blames baseball players for application of performance-enhancing drugs. Do only baseball players take steroids and other related remedies? What do you think about football players? Don’t they dope? Why do we demonize just baseball players for administration of forbidden medications?
Doping is widespread among football players. Since 1960s administration of performance-enhancing drugs plays an essential role in this sport. It is impossible to imagine football without application of steroids and other related remedies.
Strength and size are substantial features in football. Several people think that football players possess great strength just because of hard trainings and appropriate nutrition. But it is wrong. Numerous football players administer prohibited products in order to gain strength and promote increasing muscle size.
As you see, intake of forbidden medicines is widespread in football. Nevertheless, baseball players are more harshly demonized for administration of steroids and other related medicines. Such baseball players, as Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds were subjected to public shame on account of doping. But such football players, as Lyle Alzado, Shawne Merriman, Chris Cooper and Thomas Romanowski, also took prohibited medications. Nevertheless, they were not so widely demonized, as dopers in baseball.
Furthermore, it is important to consider that intake of steroids is more dangerous in football.
It is suggested that football is unlikely to be cleaned from doping.

Numerous teens administer steroids

Teenagers’ addiction to anabolic steroids becomes a significant problem nowadays. Why do teens take these drugs? They do it in order to increase their muscles, lower fat deposits and make muscles defined. They desire to be more attractive. In fact, teenagers apply these products because they want to look like models, sports stars and heroes. Since teenagers desire to be celebrated so, as well-known athletes are, they put efforts to improve their physique and performance with anabolic steroids.
But teenagers don’t take into account certain important aspects in this case. Firstly, professional sportspeople and bodybuilders ask doctors for guidelines. So, health care providers explain how they should apply steroids. That’s why administration of anabolic steroids by famous athletes is relatively safe. When it comes to adolescents, they don’t know what they use; they don’t know how steroids should be applied. Secondly, the process of development is not over in teenagers. That’s why steroids may be dangerous for them. Anabolic steroids may destroy functions of reproductive, cardiovascular and other systems in adolescents.
Unfortunately, a lot of adolescents use anabolic steroids. Several surveys of the Michigan University manifest that the number of steroid users in high schools continues to increase.
Moreover, it is not a problem to obtain these preparations. High schools students buy steroids without significant efforts.
As a result, certain adolescents become addicted to steroids. While several adolescents try to stop administering these products, they can’t do it. In fact, it is quite difficult to escape from this addiction. Addicted consumers of steroids can’t stop applying these medications without help of high-qualified specialists. They must stay in special centers of rehabilitation where well-trained experts help them to get rid of the addiction.
It is important to teach teenagers about risks associated with anabolic steroids. Teenagers should know not only about positive effects of these medications. They should be educated also about adverse consequences of these medications. If schoolchildren and high school students are not educated about disadvantages of steroids, they will apply these substances. Finally, their systems will be destructed. If the society doesn’t worry about teenagers, they will experience numerous health problems.