Tony Thompson: just good guys don’t break anti-doping laws

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are widely taken around the world. While several individuals use these preparations in order to treat several illnesses, others administer them in order to enhance muscle mass, get energy, decrease fat deposits, etc. Of course, nobody will be ever capable to contest positive effects that can be reached with the help of these medications. But it is important to consider that anabolic steroids cause unwanted reactions along with benefits. That’s why those that plan to use these preparations should study probable dangers before they start administering these preparations.
Knowing about possible risks, you can find certain methods in order to prevent or decrease them. Those that have ever applied anabolic steroids know that some of them convert into estrogen in the body, leading to such side consequences, as fluid retention, gynecomastia, fat accumulation, etc. Anti-estrogen drugs have capcity to prevent or at least to reduce severity of these health problems. Anabolic steroids also suppress natural production of testosterone. Luckily, there are some remedies that can restore this process.
Besides of medicines, there are also other ways to avoid or minimize negative consequences. Doses should be lowered; cycles must not be prolonged; suitable stacks should be chosen, etc.
While several adverse effects of steroids are evident, others can be detected just with the help of lab tests. So, anabolic steroids may increase hematrocrit levels. This unwanted effect is quite dangerous. High hematocrit levels cause other serious side consequences. Individuals with this problem may face illnesses of cardiovascular system and problems related to blood circulation. Even heart attack and death may occur because of elevated hematocrit levels. That’s why it is necessary to check hematocrit levels while applying anabolic-androgenic steroids.
If a consumer of steroids finds out that he/she has high hematocrit levels, this person should consult his/her treating doctor. Intake of steroids must be discontinued. Doctors appoint preparations for reduction of hematocrit levels. Thus, hematocrit levels should return to their normal levels. Otherwise, further complications will occur.
Hematocrit levels should be maintained within normal range. There are several simple rules which should be kept by sportspersons for this purpose. Those who train hardly should consume much water. Furthermore, it is recommended eating grapefruit. It is stated that this fruit contains a substance which can reduce high hematocrit levels.
In case you desire to avoid having elevated hematocrit levels, don’t take anabolic steroids!

Athletes always dope

Anabolic steroids are regularly used by sportspersons, bodybuilders and by ordinary individuals. Since these products are banned in sports, doping scandals appear every day. Other remedies are administered along with steroids. Many sportspersons are inclined to apply heroin. You would probably wonder why heroin is used in sports. It is suggested that heroin is applied by sportspersons for relief of pain.
Studying history of doping in sports, you can see that athletes are ready to take a lot of strange things, if these remedies are able to promote muscle growth, decrease fat deposits, add energy, speed recovery from injuries and kill pains. Gorgets and pickle juice represent only some remedies that are used along with anabolic steroids.
Doping is not a new issue in sports. Sportspeople dope from ancient times. They try to elaborate new remedies which can help them to achieve several goals through increase of performance. It is frequently stated that sports are good for health. Sportspersons and bodybuilders are usually seen as healthy persons. But it is a wrong point of view. Sports are connected with several dangers for health. Sportspersons push their bodies till limits. They take certain dangerous remedies that promote their succeeding, obtaining awards and earning money. Although several sportspersons achieve excellent results related to prizes, they ruin their health essentially. Certain athletes and bodybuilders even apply such drugs which may be fatal. They do it in the name of physical performance and success in sports.
Although new remedies for increase of performance are elaborated, you probably notice that the most of scandals are linked with steroids and growth hormones. While some preparations appear and disappear quickly, anabolic-androgenic steroids are unlikely to disappear. However anti-doping agencies try to eradicate intake of anabolic steroids from sports, their efforts turn out to be unsuccessful. While anti-doping agencies elaborate more effective tests for detection of steroids and other related medications, athletes and bodybuilders find more sophisticated methods to dope and avoid detection. Thus, many athletes dope while not being caught by anti-doping officials. No one can contest that steroids and several other performance-enhancing drugs are widely abused in the world of sports and bodybuilding. Usage of steroids is unlikely to be eliminated from sports.

Anti-doping agencies get help from drug manufacturers

Nowadays numerous pharmaceutical companies are ready to collaborate with anti-doping officials in their fight against application of forbidden products in sports. It sounds strange but this is the reality. In fact, if you look at the fate of EPO, you can understand why drug manufacturers agree to support efforts of anti-doping officials. EPO is really an efficacious remedy for treatment of anemia. Numerous persons with anemia that have used EPO have been treated. But what do you think while hearing about this drug? Almost each individual associates this remedy only with doping in sports. This product has been abused by the American cyclist Lance Armstrong that has cheated the whole world. So, EPO is associated only with cheating, disgrace, etc. Looking at this condition, pharmaceutical companies try to “defend” their medicines from the similar fate. That’s why they cooperate with anti-doping officers.
However several drug manufacturers began to cooperate with anti-doping agencies earlier, sometimes there were some problems between them. Anti-doping officers criticized some pharmaceutical companies for their connections with doping.
Nowadays relations between anti-doping officials and pharmaceutical companies are closer. Pharmaceutical companies share detailed information about new drugs with anti-doping officers. It is precious information for development of detection tests for these medications. While anti-doping agencies learn how preparations are manufactured, how they pass into body, how they work in the body, they can introduce more effectual tests for these drugs.
For example, the pharmaceutical company Roche that introduced the preparation CERA helped anti-doping agencies to elaborate a detection test for it. Later other companies followed the example of Roche. The drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline went so far, as it sponsored an anti-doping lab during London Olympics.
While relations between anti-doping agencies and big drug manufacturers become closer, smaller drug manufacturers started to collaborate with anti-doping officials too. While previously pharmaceutical companies haven’t desired to discuss about their relations with anti-doping officials publicly, today they don’t fear to announce about this aspect.

China is chief source of materials used for manufacture of steroids

The WADA director general David Howman considers that China is the chief source of raw materials utilized by underground labs for manufacture of anabolic steroids, HGH and other related medications. Raw powders are shipped from this country. Then underground labs manufacture illicit products that are offered for sale by dealers at gyms and on the streets.
The black market of anabolic steroids controls sales of illegal medications on the white market. The black market turns out to be the source of products which are purchasable on the white market. It is believed that almost all products which are sold have been initially acquired from underground labs that have utilized raw materials from China.
Elite sportspersons are often blamed for application of steroids and other doping products. Since doping scandals appear day by day, many individuals think that anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are mainly applied by elite sportspersons. But it is necessary to note that this a wrong point of view. Some experts have determined that anabolic steroids and other related drugs are more widely administered by high school students and aged individuals that try to improve their appearance. While students desire to increase muscles with the help of steroids and several other illegal preparations, aged persons try to add strength and reduce fat deposits with the help of these products.
Unfortunately, legal supplements often contain steroidal compounds. Companies add such substances intentionally. As a result, those who apply just nutritional and/or sport supplements turn out to be steroid users. According to David Howman, the CEO of the WADA, it is important to supervise supplement industry in order to prevent appearing of supplements which contain steroidal substances.

All athletes that use performance-enhancing remedies should be treated the same way

The sportswriter Dan Le Batard notices that it is necessary to think over our attitude to doping. Do we evaluate various sportspersons identically? Do we accept intake of steroids and other related remedies by sportspersons? What is our real attitude towards athletes that use steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs/procedures? Do we admire of those that have success in sports because of anabolic steroids and other related remedies?
Sometimes the society is guilty for doping of sportspersons. The society should be demonized for abnormal behavior of athletes. The society admires of abnormal things which occur in the world of sports. The society expresses admiration of those that have ligaments removed from cadavers. The society praises sportspersons that are involved in different abnormal actions: playing football with catheter, cutting fingers off, etc. Sportspersons do a lot to be famous. They submit to various procedures that are not required for their health. Furthermore, they use such drugs and procedures that cause various health problems in them. Why do they do such things? The answer is obvious: they want to hear words of admiration; they desire to be famous. Thus, they do it in the name of athletic performance. While athletes utilize remedies which cause grave harm in them, we support their actions through our admiration, awards, money, etc.
In fact, the society is full of hypocrisy. While we are inclined to demonize steroids and certain other prohibited drugs, we don’t condemn athletes that utilize various procedures for increase of their athletic performance. While we blame certain dopers, we admire of others. Why are some medications and procedures forbidden for enhancement of performance, while others are permitted? Let be honest! If you demonize steroids, don’t support those who utilize alternatives to these substances that have also ability to promote physical performance. If you want to see natural talents of athletes, don’t praise those that submit to various procedures for enhancement of athletic performance! Before you demonize or praise someone/something, ponder over this aspect! Don’t hurry and be honest!

Frank Thomas believes that baseball will be soon totally “clean”

However certain persons claim that doping will be never eradicated from sports, you can come across more optimistic opinions related to this issue.
The former MLB player Frank Thomas notices that he has had success has in baseball without intake of steroids and other related medicines. He is happy that he has never doped. Looking at Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, he is proud of his accomplishments in baseball. The baseball stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have reached excellent success. But now their accomplishments are removed. These sportspersons are claimed to be cheaters. They haven’t been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despites of their success. Frank Thomas is glad about this aspect. He notes that steroid users must never be in the Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Frank Thomas claims that he has played during the steroid era successfully without application of prohibited drugs.
Frank Thomas notes that he has respected the successful baseball players Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.  But since they have administered anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden preparations, Frank Thomas doesn’t consider them stars longer. However, he doesn’t have harsh words for them. But Frank Thomas claims that usage of doping products is their decision and they should suffer the consequences, being out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa turned out to be tainted. Their achievements don’t cost anything because they are fake. Such persons shouldn’t be praised.
Frank Thomas considers that the MLB acts correctly, agreeing to introduce blood testing for HGH. While baseball players have submitted to urine testing for HGH, they will be also subjected to blood testing for this forbidden product regularly. Thus, Frank Thomas claims that the drug testing policy becomes more effective in the MLB. He suggests that doping will be eradicated from this sport entirely. Games will be soon fair, according to Frank Thomas.

Illegal operations conducted by compounding pharmacies

Numerous drug manufacturers violate laws. But only some of them are punished harshly. Numerous drug manufacturers avoid harsh penalties without significant efforts. But only when serious scandals result from illicit actions of drug manufacturers, they are sentenced to appropriate penalties. For example, everyone is aware of the meningitis outbreak which has spread across the country because of contaminated steroid injections manufactured by a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. Of course, owners and officials of the company will be sanctioned harshly. But when illegal activities of compounding pharmacies don’t result in such serious troubles, they continue with their business successfully.
The media reports about illegal operations linked with anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription drugs daily. But you may see that pharmaceutical companies get just insignificant sentencing for illegal distribution of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products. So, sportspersons and bodybuilders have free access to performance-enhancing drugs. They get anabolic steroids and other related products from compounding centers and take them for athletic purposes. Furthermore, several pharmaceutical companies provide fake prescriptions for anabolic steroids. Corrupt physicians supply customers of pharmaceutical companies with prescriptions which are given without needed examination of customers’ individual conditions.
Compounding pharmacies are responsible not only for illicit distribution of anabolic steroids. Some compounding pharmacies manufacture medicines in unsterile conditions. As a result, many persons get tainted products and suffer from serious complications, taking  these drugs. Several persons even die from contamination caused by application of tainted medications. As you are possibly informed, 39 persons died because of fungal meningitis resulted from tainted methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The recent contamination with fungal meningitis should influence on decisions of appropriate authorities. Criminal penalties should take place. Otherwise, health of numerous persons is in a great danger. Prescription medicines must be sold just under real prescriptions. All medications must be manufactured in sterile conditions. If pharmaceutical companies don’t obey all laws, they must be sanctioned. They must not be permitted to continue with business, if they violate laws. Forfeiture of licenses should be accompanied by other harsh sanctions.

Dana White expresses admiration of Anderson Silva

Dana White, the UFC president, continues to claim that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will take place. However Anderson Silva has specified that he is not interested in the fight, the UFC president doesn’t cease to hope. Dana White declares that the fight between these individuals will take place before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also fight against Jon Jones. But today Jon Jones trains in order to fight against Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to be in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any bitterness to each other, fans want more eagerly to see the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have argued that they don’t want to face one another. Nonetheless, Dana White specifies that he knows the situation better. He argues that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre say that they don’t want to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. Dana White claims that wholly opposite statements are pronounced behind the scenes. Furthermore, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The fighter always does what he must do.
Dana White praises Anderson Silva. He states that this fighter has amazing skills. Anderson Silva has manifested his brilliant performance numerous times.
It is interesting to mention that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar who has used anabolic steroids.
Speaking about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar said that his opponent displayed amazing skills. He specified that Anderson Silva defeated him entirely. He felt as if he hadn’t had any success in MMA in his life. So, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his application of prohibited products.
The UFC president doesn’t discontinue admiring of Anderson Silva. The UFC president is sure that the fighter evaluates his abilities properly and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

American society will never forget Lance Armstrong

The year 2012 has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you note about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you talk over great baseball players? Will you say about the disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you talk about the Summer Olympics? Will you discuss concussions of football players? Will you note about suicides committed by certain professional football players? What will you mention about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, everyone will remember the case connected with Lance Armstrong while thinking about sports of 2012. Every individual will note about the role of anabolic steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any person will note about potential undesirable results of steroids used for athletic needs. Any person interested in sports will remember what journalists have presented about anabolic steroids, cheating in sports and numerous ways of athletes to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will possibly comment the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also say about criminal actions of Jerry Sandusky and his coaching career at Penn State.
But let guess what future generations will remember. What will historians discuss one hundred years later? Will they draw attention on cases linked with James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they talk over concussions of professional football players? Although they will possibly talk over these situations, the most heat debates will be connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case which will be never forgotten. Many persons will remember accomplishments of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Undoubtedly, they will also notice about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his spoiled reputation upon the charity organization. They will remember that administration of steroids resulted in loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from the organization Livestrong and several other problems. Lance Armstrong will be always in the memory of the American society.

Barry Bonds claimed that steroids caused elbow injury in him

Kimberley Bell, Barry Bonds’ ex mistress appeared in the court to testify against the baseball player. This woman claimed that there were essential changes in physique of Barry Bonds. She noted that the athlete’s head increased. Kimberley Bell also mentioned that he had shrunken testicles. Moreover, he experienced hair loss and acne. According to this woman, Barry Bonds also had uncontrolled behavior. He was too aggressive and impatient. Such changes are commonly linked with usage of anabolic steroids.
Barry Bonds threatened to his ex mistress. He asked her disappear. Otherwise, he would murder her.
So, Kimberley Bell’s words served as a basis to continue accusing Barry Bonds of perjury and obstructing justice. Certain years ago the baseball player said under oath that he had never applied steroids. But as it turned out, he probably lied under oath.
Presenting information about Barry Bonds, Kimberley Bell began to cry two times during the course. Once she was interrupted by a defense attorney for Barry Bonds.
Kimberley Bell was asked whether intake of steroids was discussed by her and Barry Bonds. Bell said that once Barry Bonds affirmed that he was taking anabolic steroids. The baseball player had an elbow injury around 1999-2000. The injury was too serious, according to Kimberley Bell. Thus, she asked Barry Bonds about the severe injury. The baseball player affirmed that steroids induced increasing muscles significantly and quickly. As a result, the joint couldn’t handle so rapid and significant changes in the size of muscles.
Chris Arguedas, a defense attorney for the baseball player, accused Kimberley Bell of attempts to become celebrated and make money because of her relations with the well-known athlete. She tried to induce selling a book about her relations with Barry Bonds.

Is it fair to blame steroid use in our society?

Reporters often write articles about those that have unnatural muscles and strength. Reading their statements, you can notice that those that administer steroids and/or other related medications are harshly demonized. Such persons are criticized in the society. They are called “cheaters”. It is said that those who use steroids for athletic purposes may get addiction to these medications. Numerous articles also contain information linked with potential negative reactions of steroids. Although some negative results appear in steroid users, others are not proven scientifically. For example, it is widely reported about violence and murders committed by consumers of steroids. It is affirmed that anabolic steroids may cause uncontrolled behavior which results in crimes. However, so named “roid rage” connected with these drugs is considered to be a controversial issue.
Many persons affirm that usage of anabolic steroids for increase of muscle mass and strength, hardening of muscles and fat burning is a moral issue. Let analyze! Is this affirmation free from hypocrisy? Why are just anabolic steroids blamed? Do just these medications make the society unnatural? Let examine other conditions of our society! What do you think about sex stimulants? It is said that you should not suffer from sexual disorders, when there are appropriate drugs to get rid of such problems. Furthermore, what do you think about preparations for anti-aging needs? Why should you have evident wrinkles, if there are ways to hide your age? Models and actors administer several medicines but they are not called “cheaters”. Students use certain medicines in order to increase their cognitive abilities. They are not blamed too. Some scientists that have conducted several studies affirm that those that take steroids for enhancement of physical abilities are more harshly demonized than those that administer some products to increase cognitive abilities. Is it fair?
As you see, our society is full of hypocrisy, ignorance and unfair accusations. May you demonize steroid users in this society? May you state that application of steroids for performance-enhancing effects is a moral issue? Be real! If you begin to blame steroid users, don’t forget about other conditions in the society!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.