Did son of Philadelphia Eagles’ coach provide steroids to players?

Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, died at his dormitory room. However Omar Elkhamra, the team doctor of the Philadelphia Eagles, put efforts to revive him, the efforts of the physician were in vain. The county coroner affirmed that this young person (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
The death of Garrett Reid was a serious tragedy for the family of the coach. Furthermore, the case caused several troubles for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions related to administration of steroids. Several anabolic steroids were found by local police in the dormitory of Garret Reid. Furthermore, syringes and needles were found in his possession as well. The steroids were named by police. It was reported that Garrett Reid had 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 prohibited drugs to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. Thus, Garrett Reid’s death turned out to be a trouble for the total sport organization.
Some of steroids found at Garrett Reid’ dormitory room are fast-acting. These medications are commonly liked by sportspersons that submit to drug testing. Since they are excreted from the body in short period of time after use, it is more difficult to catch those who have taken these medications. Thus, it is suspected that such medicines must have been taken by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Although suspicions exist, nothing has been proven. It was not disclosed yet whether 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 dormitory room were connected with Philadelphia Eagles.

How do college athletes increase body mass in short time?

A few college sportspersons are caught using banned medicines. Does it mean that they don’t take 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 doping products. Such situation must convince anti-doping agencies that they win in the fight against doping. But some suspicions appear. It is believed that numerous college football players administer steroids and/or other related products but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions appear? Changes in physique of college football players cause controversial points of view. So, changes in body weight of over 61,000 college football players were recently analyzed by the Associated Press. Results showed that numerous college football players increased their body weight in short period of time evidentially. More than 20 pounds were obtained by more than 4,500 college football players during a year. Furthermore, circa 100 individuals enhanced the body weight by over 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were essential.
Several specialists claim that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping officials. They affirm that anti-doping officials shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests just because they have enhanced body mass essentially.
But other specialists have another point of view. However they agree that it is impossible to affirm that several football players have administered steroids and/or other related drugs, basing only on changes in body weight, they notice that the changes may be a factor that leads to suspicions linked with intake of steroids. So, such individuals that have increased body weight in short period of time should be subjected to steroid testing.
Some college athletes that increased body weight significantly in short period of time were asked about their changes. The athletes claimed that they had never applied any forbidden products. They claimed that they reached such dramatic changes naturally. The college athletes noted that they had consumed much food for this purpose. So, they assured that such great results were reached by them because of appropriate diets. According to them, it was not difficult to get many pounds in short period of time.

How can steroid users prevent baldness?

Steroids are widely used in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. A lot of individuals apply these medicines for improvement of their health. These drugs are prescribed to treat several illnesses. Moreover, numerous sportspersons and bodybuilders apply steroids in order to enhance muscle mass, gain strength, restore exercise-damaged muscle tissues, etc. But several persons are not ready to assume some risks related to these medications. It is known that anabolic steroids may lead to some unwanted consequences. One of side results of these products is hair loss. So, some persons try to avoid intake of anabolic steroids because they don’t want to experience this adverse consequence. Moreover, some persons are predisposed to this problem genetically. If they use some steroids, they may face baldness.
Luckily, certain adverse effects of anabolic steroids may be prevented or at least reduced and cured. As for hair loss, there are several drugs that can help to prevent this problem. There are also such medicines that are able to promote re-growth of hair. Those that have to apply steroids may utilize certain remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which medicines are useful for this need?
Since hair loss occurs because of elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone, certain individuals apply Propecia that blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best medicine for prevention of hair loss while using steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by this drug may cause sexual problems.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse are useful. The FDA has approved Rogaine for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be combined with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse have capacity 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 used in case of hair loss. Nonetheless, it is stated by several experts that this product may be used for re-growth of hair successfully.

Improper usage of steroids may lead to grave kidney disorders

Anabolic steroids are frequently demonized for various health problems of users. Undoubtedly, these medicines may cause certain side consequences. Nevertheless, anabolic steroids are often demonized without any reason. It is affirmed often by the media that these drugs lead to different diseases, crimes, deaths. But it is necessary to comprehend nature of these preparations and see when these products should not be blamed.
Let analyze 2 situations. One of the situations is connected with the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another situation is linked with another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler experienced kidney dysfunctions. This man submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he applied steroids, the media decided to blame these medicines for kidney disorders of Flex Wheeler. Actually, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Undoubtedly, application of steroids contributed to the complications. But did Flex Wheeler apply anabolic steroids appropriately? Did he follow reasonable instructions linked with dosages and duration of administration? No, he didn’t. The bodybuilder applied very increased doses of anabolic steroids. Furthermore, he administered these drugs prolonged period of time. In addition to these factors, the former American bodybuilder administered also other drugs that had negative influence on his kidneys. So, anabolic steroids should not be blamed for Flex Wheeler’s health problems.
As it has been already noticed, another situation is linked with the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. His death followed after a kidney transplant, being a young man. The media also chose to demonize steroids in this situation. It was reported that steroids caused kidney dysfunctions in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that Luke Wood took not only anabolic steroids. He used also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other medications that influenced on the kidneys negatively. Thus, it is impossible to assure that steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to numerous experts, if steroids are applied properly, severe kidney disorders don’t occur.

What does Mark McGwire think about his steroid use and Hall of Fame?

The American baseball player and coach Mark McGwire acknowledged that he had administered 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 administering banned drugs because he desired to return to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, Mark McGwire affirmed recently that it was a mistake to use anabolic steroids. But he noticed that he had administered anabolic steroids not for performance-enhancing effects. The baseball player and coach claimed that he had taken steroids and HGH only for therapeutic purposes.
It is interesting to notice that when Mark McGwire admitted to applying forbidden remedies, his fans and other persons were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They knew about it. Several persons disclosed that Mark McGwire used steroids before he admitted. A FBI informant claimed that the American baseball player had purchased Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and administered these medicines.
Another individual that reported about usage of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He said that he injected Mark McGwire with steroids. But Jose Canseco was not the first individual 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 acknowledged that he had used steroids, he said nothing about affirmations provided by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t disclose whether these statements were true or not.
Mark McGwire says that he comprehends that he will never enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Furthermore, the admitted steroid user says that he will never fight to be elected for the Hall of Fame. Mark McGwire expresses respect to all rules linked with baseball. He comprehends that those that have ever taken banned remedies must not be in the Hall of Fame.

Contamination with fungal meningitis and usage of anabolic steroids

More than 500 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had administered Methylprednisolone injections manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Over 30 individuals died from this condition. No one must have doubted that the contamination was a great tragedy for several individuals and their families. Nevertheless, anti-doping organizations tried to benefit from the situation. What did they do? They began to demonize anabolic steroids. It was noticed by the media that anabolic steroids could lead to the fatal condition fungal meningitis.
Lately the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to illicit manufacture of anabolic steroids. It found out that anabolic steroids were produced by an underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office affirmed 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 takes anabolic steroids produced in unsterile conditions, he/she may be contaminated with fungal meningitis.
In fact, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office manifested own ignorance related to anabolic steroids and risks related to contamination with fungal meningitis. A person may get fungal meningitis, if he/she uses medicines which are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are applied into the central nervous system. That’s why these contaminated corticosteroids led to the fungal meningitis outbreak. When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are not injected into the central nervous system. They are mainly injected into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to get contaminated with fungal meningitis while taking anabolic steroids. If you take anabolic steroids which are produced in unsterile conditions, you may get several undesirable results. But you will never get fungal meningitis while taking anabolic steroids for medical or even for athletic needs.  
So, the fungal meningitis outbreak caused by intake of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be just a condition to demonize anabolic steroids.  Notice, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It belongs to corticosteroids.

Being religious person, Tammy Thomas acknowledged that she has acted wrongly

Tammy Thomas, a former American cyclist, applied the steroid THG. As a result, she was banned from sports forever.
Tammy Thomas wanted to take part in the 2004 Olympics. That’s why the athlete decided to apply doping products in order to improve her performance and make her dreams linked with the Olympics real. But since she was caught taking forbidden drugs, she was not allowed to compete at the Olympics.
Tammy Thomas was charged with lying to the Grand Jury. She was targeted during the BALCO investigation. It was affirmed that the cyclist didn’t say truth about usage of anabolic steroids and purchase of THG. While she was accused of lying to the Grand Jury, she provided some arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
Tammy Thomas said that she hadn’t administered any prohibited product. Actually, she was right. At that time THG was not enumerated on the list of prohibited preparations. It was considered to be just an unapproved new drug. THG was introduced by the scientist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to numerous athletes, it was stated that Tammy Thomas obtained this medication from Patrick Arnold. But the American cyclist denied this statement. Finally, she claimed that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
All arguments of Tammy Thomas were not accepted. She was sentenced to a home detection of 6 months and probation of 5 years.
Tammy Thomas repented completely. She acknowledged 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 said that she would do anything in order to live so, as God whishes. She established a fitness center and decided to help others to keep their health.

Mariusz Wach doesn’t know what has caused his steroid positive

It was declared by the German newspaper Bild that Mariusz Wach, a polish boxer, failed drug testing. This sportsman tested positive for anabolic steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this boxer and Vladimir Klichko, an Ukrainian boxer and a world champion.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he administered anabolic steroids. Results of his B-sample are not known yet.
It is necessary to mention that the German newspaper Bild reported about the steroid positive of the polish boxer before it was done by the German Boxing Federation.  Mariusz Kolodziej, the promoter of the boxer Wach claims that it manifests that the German Boxing Federation doesn’t do its job properly. It lacks professionalism entirely.
What did Mariusz Wach state in order to defend himself? In fact, Mariusz Wach didn’t try to defend himself. The sportsperson only said that he had never used any steroids or other forbidden preparations intentionally. The polish athlete even noticed that he didn’t know what he really applied. He cared only about workouts and appropriate nutrition. When it comes to dietary supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. Mariusz Wach trusted his trainers totally. The boxer didn’t even ask which dietary supplements were applied by him. The boxer decided to put the whole responsibility connected with supplements on his trainers and he was not interested in the essence of products which were given by his trainers.
Mariusz Wach didn’t intend to accuse his trainers of his steroid positive. The polish boxer just disclosed the reality.
So, it is possible to suppose that Mariusz Wach has taken a contaminated dietary supplement. You know, it happens quite frequently that athletes use nutrition supplements which turn out to contain steroidal compounds. So, troubles begin.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample manifests that the boxer has taken forbidden medicines, he will be probably suspended for one year. He will be also sentenced to pay a fine.

If you are 18-year old boy, you may use steroids

You probably have read numerous articles about risks related to steroid use by 18-year old boys. It is often warned that those that are under 21 years old must not apply anabolic steroids for athletic goals. Application of steroids by 18-year old boys is claimed to be too dangerous for their health. But you should know that there are also other conceptions. Some experts note that 18-year old guys may use anabolic steroids without any fear to get serious negative consequences. Adolescents are encouraged by such affirmations. They suppose that if they administer steroids since the age of 18, they are likely to get obvious success in professional sports. Is it true? However it is allowed for boys since the age of 18 years old to take anabolic steroids, it is better for them to avoid taking these medicines. Why? There are several reasons that are listed below:

1. Teenagers don’t become successful athletes with the help of steroid use.
Adolescents know that numerous professional sportspeople administer anabolic steroids. Adolescents see that these individuals have success. So, they believe that sportspersons become successful with the help of steroids. But this is a wrong point of view. Anabolic steroids are not mysterious medications that can make any individual a professional athlete.

2. Adolescents don’t possess sufficient knowledge about steroids.
Since teenagers don’t have knowledge about steroids, they take these drugs improperly. As a result, they don’t obtain needed effects; on the contrary, they may face severe adverse results.

3. Adolescents don’t accompany usage of steroids by appropriate workouts and diets.
Teenagers fail to have suitable trainings and diets during administration of anabolic steroids. They should know that it is very important to have appropriate trainings and nutrition which are needed for their athletic goals.

Names of certain cyclists that have doped should be identified

The USADA desires to determine whether you have ever administered steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other prohibited preparations. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t plan yet to stop the investigation connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping case. So, the investigation has not been ended. The USADA desires to investigate each cyclist. Especially suspected steroid users will be investigated.
The USADA wants to utilize the best ways in order to catch those that have ever taken forbidden products. What is the best way to clean cycling of steroid use? The USADA puts efforts in order to define 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 claims that those who administer anabolic steroids and other related drugs should be punished. Users of anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are demonized as if they were criminals. They are frequently compared with those that commit violence and other serious crimes. Anabolic steroids are harshly demonized in the society. Thus, the USADA believes that if steroids and users of steroids are blamed, it will be easier to eliminate doping.
In fact, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to institute a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate different cases connected with doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to define why certain cyclists have administered anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs but avoided detection.
Moreover, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those who admit to applying steroids and/or other prohibited drugs, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything connected with doping to the anti-doping agency, team physicians, teammates, friends, etc. If a former consumer of steroids says only truth, he will get the full amnesty. Thus, the USADA hopes to clean cycling wholly.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, says that there are some cyclists related to Lance Armstrong that have avoided detection. They should be identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Those that use Adderall are less criticized than consumers of steroids

The National Football League is not permitted to make public details, when players fail drug tests. It is just reported that certain persons have been caught taking prohibited medicines. But the League must not reveal which substances have been taken by these sportspersons. Thus, several football players cheat about drugs that have resulted in positives.
Why do certain football players choose to lie about products that have been administered by them? Let explain.
Numerous football players that fail drug tests claim that they have used Adderall. In fact, they have used steroids. Why do they claim that they have tested positive for Adderall? What is Adderall? This is a product which is indicated for treatment of attention-deficit disorder. But this product is used not just for this therapeutic purpose. Sportspersons and bodybuilders apply this preparation for performance-enhancing effects.
When it comes to steroids, they are widely blamed. Numerous journalists, scientists, anti-doping officers and ordinary persons affirm that these medicines are too dangerous. They may lead to various severe unwanted consequences. Anabolic steroids are demonized even for several crimes. But as for Adderall, this product is not blamed in the society. Thus, a lot of football players try to prevent criticism. They don’t desire to be demonized for usage of such prohibited medications, as steroids. Since users of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players affirm that they have failed drug tests because they have applied Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those who are detained with cocaine tell others that they have used marijuana because cocaine is more harshly demonized than the last one.
You should not suppose that each football player who says that he has tested positive for Adderall has really administered anabolic steroids. But it is possible to claim that those that take Adderall are less blamed than those who use anabolic steroids.

Best way to make boxing clean

Freddie Roach is a famous American trainer in boxing. He coaches the well-known boxer Manny Pacquiao. The trainer affirms 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 demonized for application of steroids and other related substances in this sport. He affirms that they teach boxers to administer performance-enhancing drugs. So, Freddie Roach notes that it is necessary to get rid of every strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eliminating of doping from boxing.
What does the trainer Freddie Roach think about dramatic changes that have occurred in physique and performance of the boxer Juan Manuel Marquez. In fact, there are various points of view about this person and substantial changes in him. Many persons think that he has administered anabolic steroids which have caused these changes in him. When it comes to Freddie Roach, he suggests that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has provided anabolic steroids to Juan Manuel Marquez.
The coach Memo Heredia is an admitted distributor of steroids. He acknowledged that he had supplied many top athletes with anabolic steroids. Since he collaborated with feds and disclosed names of several athletes who used steroids, he was not accused of any crimes linked with distribution of steroids.
So, Freddie Roach affirms that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best method to eradicate usage of anabolic steroids and other related products from boxing.
It is interesting to notice that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, also has a strength coach. Does it mean that this well-known boxer uses anabolic steroids and/or other related drugs? Freddie Roach claims that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t supply Manny Pacquiao with steroids.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. Thus, Alex Arizo tries to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are incorrect. Actually, the trainer Freddie Roach notes that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations related to application of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. But he has to do it because this is the nature 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.

Did steroids promote increasing arms of Moustafa Ismail?

Moustafa Ismail, an Egyptian bodybuilder, has the largest biceps in the world. His name was recorded in the Guinness book of the world records. This guy says that his large biceps are natural. The bodybuilder says that he has the largest arms in the world because he has too strict diets and workouts. The Egyptian bodybuilder eats chickens, almonds and fish every day. He also consumes much water and protein shakes.
However it is obvious that nutrition and workouts have substantial role, numerous people doubt about natural arms of Moustafa Ismail. It is hard to believe that suitable trainings and nutrition can lead to such enhancement in arms. Which conditions are responsible for the large arms of the Egyptian bodybuilder?
When it was published that Moustafa Ismail’s arms were 32 inches, accusations linked with steroid use appeared soon. Certain people believe that anabolic steroids are responsible for the massive arms of this guy. What did the Egyptian bodybuilder affirm about application administration of steroids? He claimed that he had administered anabolic steroids while living in Egypt. Purchase and application of these medicines are legal under laws of this country. These medicines are available at any pharmacy in Egypt. Moreover, anabolic steroids are not expensive there. But Moustafa Ismail claimed that he had to stop using these preparations, when he moved to the USA. It is know that purchase and application of these preparations without a prescription are considered to be illicit under laws of the US. These medicines are bought on the black market by those that apply them in the US illegally. So, Moustafa Ismail discontinued using these drugs after he moved to the USA.
But if even Moustafa Ismail takes steroids, it doesn’t matter because these products don’t increase arms. They are not responsible for the bodybuilder’s massive arms.
There are other remedies that can increase arms. They are named “site enhancement oils” (SEO). Synthol is one of the most frequently applied SEO. This preparation is administered by bodybuilders. It is administered in order to increase muscles in circumference. Thus, it is suggested that Moustafa Ismail uses Synthol. However, the Egyptian bodybuilder claims that he doesn’t take this remedy.
Moustafa Ismail claims that he is hurt by accusations connected with steroids and Synthol. He has been subjected to examination conducted by an independent doctor that hasn’t seen any abnormality in the arms of this guy. Thus, it is not clear whether his arms are natural or not.

Pedro Celaya is responsible for intake of doping products in US Postal Cycling team

However you probably never read about Scott Mercier, his affirmations connected with usage of performance-enhancing drugs in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This man belonged to the US Postal Cycling team prior to Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Some statements of Scott Mercier revealed the truth which was hidden in cycling.
In fact, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made incorrect conclusions connected with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The 7-time Tour de France winner was accused and found guilty of intake of banned drugs throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA stated that Lance Armstrong induced doping in professional cycling. But these affirmations turned out to be wrong. Why? Which words were pronounced by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier claimed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya had a specific program for the US Postal Cycling team. Pedro Celaya discussed about the program with every rider. The doctor noted that they had to ride 200-250 km each day. Furthermore, the doctor organized doping program that had to accompany workouts. So, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s sportspersons with steroids, EPO and certain other drugs.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong was not involved in professional cycling. This athlete experienced testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that Lance Armstrong would not be able to be involved in professional cycling. His cancer spread on other parts of the body, including brain. After this man experienced chemotherapy he got recovery. Thus, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any link to the team. He didn’t promote administering steroids and other related drugs in professional cycling. It became evident that doping was organized by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional cyclists applied Andriol. Then they administered testosterone patches. Under guidelines of Pedro Celaya cyclists utilized the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping officers.

Melky Cabrera’s athletic career is not finished

Intake of anabolic steroids and several other medicines is prohibited in many sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Sportspersons that are caught administering banned medications are sentenced to bans, fines, etc. Although athletes know about these conditions, many of them continue administering steroids and/or other banned products. As a result, some athletes spoil their athletic reputation completely. Nonetheless, several athletes succeed, if even they violate anti-doping rules.
Let take 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 evidentially. But after he tested positive for a steroid, he was suspended.
Melky Cabrera attempted to modify the decision and appealed it. He affirmed that a dietary supplement caused his positive. Certain individuals desired to help him in that case. So, a fake website was formed. An advertisement for a non-existing tainted supplement was posted. But the cheat was unmasked. Melky Cabrera had to serve the suspension.
While he served the suspension, the San Francisco Giants realized that they could win without him.
Recently Melky Cabrera obtained a $16 million contract. Melky Cabrera will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, application of steroids couldn’t destruct the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and earn great sums of money.
This is only an example that shows that application of prohibited products doesn’t affect athletic careers in several cases.

Myogenix manufactured steroid and sold it as dietary supplement

Dietary supplements companies often label anabolic steroids as dietary supplements. So, they sell these illicit medicines. They trick the Drug Enforcement Administration and clients who buy such remedies. As a result, some athletes test positive for forbidden substances while they claim that they have never administered any steroid or another banned medication. Dietary supplements companies must be demonized for such conditions.
For example, Myogenix is a dietary supplement company which is located in California. This company admitted that they sold a synthetic steroid that was labeled as a dietary supplement. It was called Spawn. Its ingredient were following: 19-Norandrosta-4,9 diene-3,17 dione and 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol. So, the supplement Spawn contained 2 steroids but it was labeled as a dietary supplement.
Myogenix admitted to selling Spawn since 2007 till 2009. Myogenix was sentenced to pay a $500.000 fine. Furthermore, Myogenix forfeited $100.000 immediately.
According to the decision of the court, products produced and sold by this company will be tested for five years by an independent organization. All new nutrition supplements should be checked carefully and approved by the FDA before the company may sell them.
In fact, Myogenix should be thankful to the defense attorney Rick Collins who has defended the company. He defended the owners and other stuff of the company efficiently. No one was sentenced to imprisonment. This lawyer was hired to defend also other companies that were linked to the site Bodybuilding.com. These companies also were sentenced only to fines and money forfeitures.

Mark McGwire leaves St. Louis Cardinals

Mark McGwire, an American professional baseball player and coach, gets rid of his past linked with application of steroids successfully. He gets his popularity again. This person is actively involved in professional baseball again.
Although Mark McGwire comprehends that he doesn’t have any chance to enter into the Hall of Fame, he doesn’t become discouraged. He continues to like baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals were coached by Mark McGwire two seasons. Then this man decided to stop coaching this team because he desires to spend more time with his family. Fortunately, Mark McGwire will not leave professional baseball in order to have more time for his family. The Los Angeles Dodgers asked him to coach them. He 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 anabolic steroids. After Mark McGwire was found guilty of doping he didn’t desire to say anything about these products. However journalists asked him about application of steroids by him and other baseball players, Mark McGwire refused to answer these questions. He claimed that statements about application of steroids by other sportspersons could jeopardize his family and friends.  
Ultimately the American baseball player and coach admitted to taking forbidden products. He affirmed that he made an immense mistake, taking these products. The American baseball player and coach realized that he didn’t act correctly. Mark McGwire apologized for violation of anti-doping laws. Then the American athlete and coach was allowed to come back to professional baseball. Thus, he started to restore his reputation which was destroyed on account of the mistake related to application of banned remedies.

Undercover police officers catch steroid dealers successfully

Sports nutrition shops offer for sale not only real nutrition supplements. They label steroidal compounds as dietary supplements and sell them. But authorities try to control and avoid sale of steroids as if they were just supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition shops offer steroids for sale illegally. Those who come to such stores are often informed that they may purchase steroids as well.
 But these conditions are known not only by consumers of steroids but also by police officers. So, police officers conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition stores that offer steroids for sale. Clerks should understand that if a client wants to obtain steroids, arranging a deal outside the shop, he must be an undercover agent. That’s why those who are implicated in illegal operations connected with sale of steroids should be very careful to avoid legal troubles. Although they know about these aspects, they make typical mistakes which result in 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 dietary supplements. When police officers were informed about illegal actions of this person, they began to conduct an investigation. The investigation lasted circa a month and was conducted by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover agent came to the shop often and purchased dietary supplements. He was talking to the clerk quite often. Thus, a friendly relation was formed. Finally they discussed about steroids. The undercover officer said that he would like to get 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 shop. After the purchase had taken place police officers detained George Touma.
As a result, the clerk of the GNC was charged with illicit possession and sale of anabolic steroids.

Lance Armstrong’s doping case caused changes in anti-doping policies

Significant changes occurred in several types of sports after the USADA published its report on Lance Armstrong. The legendary American cyclist was using anabolic steroids and other related drugs throughout the whole athletic career but he never tested positive for any banned drug. He applied certain effective methods to prevent detection. Nonetheless, finally he turned out to be guilty of doping.
Lance Armstrong’s doping case has shown that anti-doping policies failed. So, they must be changed. Otherwise, competitions will be unfair. We’ll never distinguish real sports heroes.
These aspects influenced not only on cycling but also on other sports. Several sports organizations stated that anti-doping programs should be altered in order to catch those that use steroids and/or other related medications.
Not only anti-doping agencies but also athletes claim that anti-doping programs should be modified. Certain sportspeople desire to be sure that their sport is clean. For example, some tennis players believe that more drug testing should take place in tennis. It is interesting to note that such tennis stars, as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, consider that anti-doping policy is not quite efficacious in tennis. They argue that more drug testing is required in order to be sure that tennis is free of doping.
Novak Djokovic claimed that he would submit to more drug testing in order to promote cleaning tennis of dopers.
Roger Federer also said that more tests for banned products should be conducted 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 tennis player Andy Muray, he affirmed that more out-of-competition testing should be conducted. While tennis players are always subjected to drug testing during competitions, they are not tested often while being not in competitions.

Not each Lance Armstrong’s teammate testifies against him

The USADA has publicized a report on the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Which impression do people get, when they study this report? It is claimed that a lot of persons believe that every teammate of this celebrated cyclist has applied steroids and/or other prohibited products. But is it true opinion? Has each Lance Armstrong’s teammate doped?
According to the dossier on this sportsman, 11 teammates testified against him, claiming that he administered doping products. Furthermore, it was confirmed that Lance Armstrong and the most mates of his team used sophisticated methods in order to be capable to dope and avoid detection.
Although certain Lance Armstrong’s teammates admitted to taking steroids and/or other related medications, some teammates denied doping. For example, Julian Dean and Patrick Jonker were two teammates of the American cyclist that denied using performance-enhancing drugs.
Julian Dean claimed that he neither doped, nor saw Lance Armstrong using anabolic steroids and/or other related preparations.
As for Patrick Jonker, his statements were like those of Julian Dean. He claimed that he had never taken any banned remedies. He claimed that he competed cleanly and didn’t take any unfair advantage.
According to Patrick Jonker, administration of anabolic steroids and other related medicines is a serious problem in cycling. He thinks that a lot of cyclists dope. He considers that it is necessary to fight against administration of steroids and other related substances in cycling. But he considers that proper methods should be applied by anti-doping agencies. This athlete is full of indignation, talking about prosecution linked with Lance Armstrong.  Patrick Jonker thinks that murderers are less pursued than the famous cyclist.

Tennis should not be criticized for steroid use

The Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray confirms that tennis is not tainted by usage of steroids and other related preparations. He claims that administration 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 may be convinced that it is free from doping, according to Andy Murray. But the tennis player understands that this sport is not wholly clean. He acknowledges that certain tennis players administer prohibited products as well.
If you take cycling as an example, you may notice that it is linked to allegations regarding doping by the well-known cyclist Lance Armstrong. Cycling commentators and reporters put efforts to prove that doping reigns in other sports too. So, they try to direct attentions of people from cycling to others sports. They note that application of steroids and other related drugs is a problem not only in cycling. Tennis turned out to be pointed out by them quite frequently.
Andy Murray decided to respond to such criticism. He says that steroids and other related drugs don’t play any essential role in tennis. This person mentions about differences between tennis and cycling.
According to the tennis player, while steroids and other related products benefit in cycling evidentially, these remedies can’t produce any essential changes in tennis players. This person considers that while strength that is needed in cycling can be maximized by doping, the skills which are needed in tennis can’t be perfected by steroids and other related drugs.
Actually, similar arguments are used in other sports as well. Baseball and basketball players also claim that steroids don’t represent any obvious problem in their sports because these products don’t have capacity to enhance performance in their sports.
But it is impossible to doubt about effectiveness of steroids on performance of any sportsperson. Since these products are capable to increase strength, speed and endurance, they have significant role in tennis and other sports.

Anti-doping policy in Belorussia

The president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is also the president of the National Olympic Committee. He was very upset after the Belarusian female shot-putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for a banned medicine. The president was too upset. The Belarusian president turned out to be a serious fan of sports. He felt angry that representatives of his country spoiled Belarusian’s sports reputation by positives for banned medicines. As a result, he stated that certain changes would take place.
The Belarusian president affirmed that it was needed to criminalize application of forbidden medicines in sports. Thus, sports will be probably clean. This affirmation was pronounced by the Belarusian president after Nadzeya Ostapchuk was caught applying methenolone. This steroid is also known as Primobolan.
The Belarusian president desires to see that his country succeeds in sports on the international scene. If the Belarusian president wants to clean his country’s sports, he will be capable to do it. Some facts display that this person has achieved numerous goals related to his country.
In fact, Alexander Lukashenko is a hard president. He was even accused of rights’ violation. He is capable to change the situation in sports by force as well.
Alexander Lukashenko doesn’t plan to discuss about application of banned drugs in sports. There are other things that should be discussed, according to the president of Belorussia.
Anatoliy Tozik, the Vice-President for Alexander Lukashenko, affirmed that they could establish a sports scientific center which would be sponsored by the state. The center would conduct scientific researches linked with mental and pharmacological support for top athletes. The president agreed to form this center.
It is unknown whether Alexander Lukashenko will clean sports at any cost. Will he utilize his force for this purpose?

Do tennis players use doping products?

David Howman expresses his attitude to anti-doping systems in certain sports organizations. While the director general of the WADA seems to be happy with jobs of several sports organizations, he notes that anti-doping systems in other leagues/teams are not suitable.
For example, David Howman praises the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its anti-doping policy. The director general of the WADA confirms that anti-doping policy is appropriate in tennis.
But when it comes to the National Basketball Association (NBA), it doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping policy to that of the WADA. It refuses to add some new drug tests in order to catch those who administer steroids and/or other forbidden drugs. That’s why the director general of the WADA states that the anti-doping system of the NBA is not good enough to detect those that dope. He notes that the NBA should add more complicated new methods as well.
David Howman notes that drug tests conducted in tennis have high quality. But there is a defect in tennis’ anti-doping policy. Numerous tests are conducted during competitions. But few tests take place out-of-competition. That’s why ITF’s anti-doping program is also criticized.
Undoubtedly, no one can confirm that anti-doping system 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 totally. Certain tennis players probably use steroids and/or related preparations. But it is not as tainted, as some other sports.
 Just one tennis player was suspended for administration of banned preparations. However it seems to prove that tennis is not tainted, it is necessary to take in consideration that there are certain ways to prevent positives. As you probably know, the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong administered steroids and other related medicines and avoided detection much time. Couldn’t tennis players dope and use the same methods?

Lance Armstrong is dropped by some sponsors

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

NBA officers refuse to adopt their anti-doping program to that of the WADA

The director general of the WADA David Howman states that the National Basketball Association (NBA) anti-doping policy is not sophisticated enough to catch those who take forbidden medications. He affirms that drug testing conducted in the NBA is not suitable. While the NFL and the MLB agreed to accept additional tests, the NBA didn’t agree to do the same things.
The basketball player Derrick Rose also noticed that numerous NBA players administered steroids and other related preparations. This sport is tainted, according to Derrick Rose. It is believed that David Howman’s opinion related to intake of steroids in the NBA is resulted from words said by the former basketball player.
The NBA doesn’t desire to adopt its anti-doping policy to that of the WADA. The NBA officers state that steroids and other doping products don’t have capacity to influence on games and make them unfair. They affirm that just natural abilities and trainings play role in the NBA. According to NBA officers, steroids and other doping products can’t increase performance of basketball players. They consider that performance-enhancing drugs don’t benefit this sport.
Do NBA officers have a right opinion? Aren’t steroids and other related drugs capable to increase performance of those that play basketball? What does the reality manifest? What does scientific literature state about effects of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs?
In fact, anybody knows that steroids and several other preparations benefit in any sport. They just should be administered properly and accompanied by suitable meal and trainings. These medications play significant role in sports. It is impossible to contest effectiveness of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in basketball. Statements of NBA officers are ridiculous.
Of course, any league likes to believe that their sport is not tainted. Nevertheless, it is necessary to see the reality. That’s why the director general of the WADA claims that it is necessary to conduct more and more sophisticated steroid testing in order to catch those that take banned substances.

Police officer Keith Gidelson involved his wife and other policemen in illegal sale of steroids

Illegal sale of steroids is widespread. However law enforcement officers put efforts to eradicate illegal manufacture, distribution, possession and administration of steroids, some policemen are also implicated in such illegal operations. Moreover, as it is determined, certain police officers mastermind illegal deals linked with anabolic steroids and other related products.
The former Philadelphia police officer Keith Gidelson pleaded guilty of illegal sale of steroids and several other drugs, such as HGH, IGF-1, anti-estrogen medications, etc. The preparations which were offered for sale by this person were marketed as Sciroxx products.
Keith Gidelson turned out to be the leader of a drug chain. Thus, he was not selling steroids alone. He was collaborating with several other persons, including his wife and two other police officers.
Those who wanted to obtain steroids contacted the policeman per internet. Thus, customers ordered needed anabolic steroids or/and other related medications. Then these drugs were shipped to the customers.
When shipments arrived, the Philadelphia police officer informed his customers per handy. He called them or sent messages. That’s why it was easy to bust this illicit drug chain. The police officer talked to his customers about steroids and other related drugs quite openly. As for his co-workers, they discussed about anabolic steroids among them, utilizing several terms.
Such anabolic steroids, as Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, etc. were offered for sale by Keith Gidelson and his co-workers. These medicines were purchased in China and Europe. Then they were delivered to those that ordered them per internet.  
The Philadelphia police officer will be probably sentenced to imprisonment in January 2013.

Violation of traffic rules and possession of steroids

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

Indian sportspersons obtain steroids from local supplement stores and pharmacies

Sale and application of steroids without a doctor’s prescription are considered to be illicit in India. But illicit sale and usage of steroids and other related medicines prosper in this country. A lot of sportspersons acquire these products at drug stores and supplement stores and take them for increase of muscles and performance.
When Indian National Team’s athletes tested positive for prohibited drugs at the 2012 London Olympics, attention of authorities was drawn to pharmacies and supplement stores. Local police officers decided to search pharmacies and supplement stores regularly in order to control illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other related preparations. After some raids some pharmacies and supplement stores lost their business licenses.
Recently law enforcement officers searched a pharmacy 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 defined, steroids and other related medicines were sold at this drug store illegally. Nandrolone phenylpropionate was one of steroids which were named by police officers. Certain other steroids were sold illegally as well. So, this drug store was shut down.
The Health World supplement store located in Kottakkal was also lately searched. Police officers found that Methandienone, Equipose, Testosterone Undecanoate and some other steroids were offered for sale at this supplement store. Thus, it was shut down too.
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.
Law enforcement officers plan to continue raids. Some drug stores and supplement stores may lose their licenses for illicit sale of steroids and other related medications.

Tommy John surgery and increase of throwing speed

High school athletes do a lot in order to enhance their muscles and improve performance. While certain sportspersons put efforts to increase speed, baseball players put efforts in order to increase throwing speed.
What do high school athletes really do for this goal? You probably know that many sportspersons use anabolic steroids in order to gain muscles and enhance performance. But administration of steroids and other related medicines is not the only method that seems to be effective for several athletic purposes. Certain high school athletes want to have the operation ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction which is also called Tommy John surgery.
Actually, high school athletes don’t know about several aspects related to Tommy John surgery. They base their conceptions on the case related to the baseball player Tommy John who got UCL damage during a baseball game. After the damage the baseball player was too discouraged. Tommy John thought that didn’t have any chance more to play baseball professionally. This person came to the surgeon Frank Jobe. The doctor operated this baseball player successfully. After the operation the baseball player returned to baseball. His further career was very successful. He won many games. Thus, this surgery was called after this man: Tommy John surgery.
When high school athletes find out about Tommy John, they desire to be as excellent players, as he was. They suppose that the surgery induced winning because the baseball player won more games after the operation than before. Although high school athletes may suppose appropriately, they have some wrong conceptions about this surgery. They believe that they may be operated in absence of any damage and increase their performance. But high school athletes don’t consider that nobody can return to playing baseball soon after such surgery. Certain period of time is required to get recovery. Furthermore, it is important to consider that certain dangers connected with Tommy John surgery. They may experience irreversible stiff elbow. Several other dangers are also connected 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.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law was troubled without any reason

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 products 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 enumerated possible undesirable reactions of steroids, including infertility.
Arnold Schwarzenegger confirmed that he saw this report on the desk of his wife occasionally. So, he read it. He laughed much. He claimed that his mother-in-law was out of control.
But Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law was in troubled without any reason. Her daughter and Arnold Schwarzenegger became parents of four kids. Moreover, Arnold Schwarzenegger got a kid as a result of his extra-marital relations. Thus, it was obvious that steroids didn’t have any negative influence on reproductive system of this man.
Do steroids produce infertility in male consumers? These preparations suppress natural production of the hormone testosterone. That’s why men who administer these preparations may have infertility. But it is necessary to notice that this side result is not irreversible. When males discontinue applying steroids, their natural production of testosterone is restored. So, this adverse consequence disappears.  
The autobiography written by Arnold Schwarzenegger describes numerous interesting aspects connected with steroids. This prominent bodybuilder took steroids during his competitive career. Anabolic steroids helped him to succeed. Usage of these drugs was not prohibited in professional bodybuilding, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed.

Timothy Armstrong: steroids influence on health negatively

Timothy Armstrong of the World Health Organization affirms that anabolic steroids are dangerous for public health. While these medicines are frequently administered by sportspeople, bodybuilders and ordinary persons for enhancement of muscle mass and strength, they may have negative impact on physical and psychological health of consumers. Unluckily, dangers related to these medicines are not treated seriously. Although a lot of specialists warn that these preparations may cause serious adverse reactions, a lot of persons continue to take them for performance-enhancing effects.
Timothy Armstrong puts efforts to protect public health. He has presented a speech about usage of steroids at a conference organized by the chairman of the International Olympic Committee Arne Ljungqvist. So, Timothy Armstrong helps to eliminate illegal intake of steroids.
As for Arne Ljungqvist, he put efforts in order to fight against intake of steroids in sports. According to the chairman of the International Olympic Committee, usage of steroids represents a moral problem. Those that administer performance-enhancing don’t compete fairly. They take unfair advantage over those that don’t take these medicines. So, they act inappropriately.
Undoubtedly, Arne Ljungqvist is happy that Timothy Armstrong is also against application of steroids. He confirms that anti-doping agencies should work with the World Health Organization more closely. The united efforts will be able to eliminate intake of doping products from professional sports.
Timothy Armstrong claims 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 effective. They should inform each other about persons that have something to do with illegal drugs. Thus, they can achieve their goals.

Defense attorney blames steroids for murder committed by his client

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

Steroids increase muscles and strength through influence on natural physiological processes

However natural bodybuilders put efforts to demonstrate that they can be as muscular as steroid users, they fail to do it. Even those who have correct diets and intensive workouts can’t acquire the same muscle mass and endurance like consumers of steroids. Gains which can be acquired because of appropriate intake of steroids and other related remedies are much more obvious than those which are acquired through natural methods.
But you should know that steroids and other doping products can’t enhance muscle mass and strength, if consumers don’t have intensive trainings and appropriate nutrition. Although steroids are able to induce gaining muscles and strength, it is not sufficient only to use these medications. Steroid users must not be lazy individuals. Otherwise, they will fail to acquire wanted results. If steroid users don’t train intensively during intake of doping products, they may get additional problems instead of benefits.
Those that are going to apply steroids in order to add muscles and enhance energy should plan their workouts and nutrition. It is necessary to train intensively. However, it is important to consider that muscles don’t grow, if they don’t have any rest. That’s why it is necessary to have well-planned trainings. Trainings and time of rest should be rotated appropriately.
Moreover, it is required to plan which kinds of exercises should be performed. Your heart must act appropriately, if you want to increase your muscles with steroids. That’s why cardio exercises should be performed 3-4 hours weekly.
Another aspect which should be considered is nutrition. Muscles can be enhanced, if enough protein is consumed. Steroids and other related medicines can’t increase muscles and add endurance without usual physiological processes. Remember that steroids don’t act magically! They work through stimulation of natural processes which occur in the body.
If you want to enhance your muscle mass and endurance with steroids, you should learn and follow several recommendations linked with diets that are useful for achievement of these goals.

Attitude of Arnold Schwarzenegger to steroid use in bodybuilding

Arnold Schwarzenegger took anabolic steroids. These remedies helped him to have success. The bodybuilder admitted that he succeeded because of these drugs significantly. But he also affirmed that other competitive bodybuilders applied these medicines too. The bodybuilder was aware of the fact that all elite athletes and bodybuilders used anabolic steroids. If Arnold Schwarzenegger had not used doping products, other bodybuilders would have had unfair advantage over him.
Although the celebrated bodybuilder admitted to intake of steroids, he never apologized. Intake of these medications was not banned, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed. Administration of steroids and other related medicines didn’t represent any problem in bodybuilding during that time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger affirmed that he didn’t know about risks related to intake of these medicines. But he also added that earlier bodybuilders didn’t apply increased measures like current bodybuilders.  That’s why it was not dangerous to apply these remedies.
Today it is important to consider that athletes and bodybuilders apply very high dosages that may have negative impact on health. Application of high doses usually causes dangerous irreversible undesirable effects. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger is against usage of steroids for athletic purposes. Measures that were applied by the celebrated bodybuilder were lower by 20 times than those applied by current bodybuilders. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger cooperated with International Federation of Bodybuilders against usage of doping products in competitive bodybuilding.

Why is illegal usage of HGH dangerous for health?

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been initially elaborated for clinical purposes. This medicine is recommended for treatment of children with growth disorders and adults that suffer from deficiency of growth hormone and associated troubles. But this medication is often abused. Numerous weightlifters and other athletes apply this medication for athletic purposes. Under laws of certain countries, including the USA, purchase and application of this product for non-therapeutic purposes are considered to be illegal.
However this medicine is illicit without any prescription, it is not a problem to obtain it. This drug is widely available at online pharmacies. Furthermore, steroid dealers sell this medication. Since it doesn’t cost much, many persons have possibility to purchase it.
Those who use HGH illegally abuse also other preparations. They are not limited just by illicit intake of this medicine. Which products are also used by consumers of HGH?
Some scientists decided to conduct a research connected with illegal usage of HGH. They enrolled 230 weightlifters aged 18-40 into the research. The specialists could determine that the most of these weightlifters took not only HGH but also anabolic-androgenic steroids and insulin-like growth factor-1. Moreover, many of them administered recreational drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
Which risks are faced by those that take high quantities of HGH long period of time? Unfortunately, unwanted results resulted from increased measures of this preparation are not studied sufficiently because physicians usually don’t recommend increased doses.  Increased doses are commonly used by those that take this medicine for performance-enhancing effects. But it is known that intake of increased dosages during prolonged period of time may result in severe undesirable consequences. This drug may negatively influence on various systems, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. It is important to be very cautious because enhanced measures of this medicine are linked even with cancer.

Single intraoperative dosage of corticosteroids may increase risk linked with post-op bleeding

More and more children are subjected to tonsillectomies. The number of surgeries in children younger than 15 years old has enhanced obviously.
After tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy kids may have vomiting and nausea. So, doctors recommend taking corticosteroids during surgeries in order to lower these post-operation side results.
Unfortunately, while corticosteroids reduce risks/severity connected with nausea and vomiting, they are associated with several other troubles. They may produce bleeding during and after tonsillectomies. Late researches have demonstrated that the number of complications after tonsillectomies has increased during some last years. Since number of tonsillectomies becomes more enhanced, complications occur more often too.
Certain scientists decided to define whether bleeding occurs after tonsillectomies on account of corticosteroids. They tried to find out whether there is any essential difference in occurring of bleeding between kids who take the corticosteroid dexamethasone during tonsillectomies and those that are not given this medicine. Thus, the specialists enrolled over 300 kids in the research.
Results of the research have displayed that bleeding of the levels I and II are increased by 5% in those who are given a single dose of dexamethasone during tonsillectomy.
So, corticosteroids don’t enhance the risk connected with post-operation bleeding substantially. However prescribers doubt about safety of corticosteroids administered during tonsillectomies, they don’t increase serious bleeding events essentially.

Why mustn’t adolescents abuse steroids?

Leslie Henderson cares about teenagers. She is troubled because many teenagers use anabolic steroids which may be dangerous for them. These medicines may make teenagers aggressive. Furthermore, steroids may affect various systems of users. According to Leslie Henderson, the most dangerous aspect connected with usage of these medications by adolescents is following: these medications influence on the brain negatively. They destroy not only functions of the brain; they also alter the way it works.
Anabolic steroids have been introduced in order to cure several health disorders. These medicines can promote development of secondary male features in males with delayed puberty. They are able to prevent muscle loss in individuals that suffer from HIV/AIDS and other health problems. But these medications are also widely abused. They are applied for enhancement of muscle mass and energy. When doctors recommend taking steroids to treat certain health problems, they prescribe relatively reduced quantities that don’t cause serious unwanted results. When these products are administered for performance-enhancing effects, doses are increased. But it is important to know that enhanced quantities may cause dangerous adverse consequences.
Non-therapeutic administration of steroids is very dangerous for adolescents. Their systems have not been yet developed. That’s why these medicines may produce irreversible changes in them. Steroids may destroy their physical as well psychological health of adolescents. As a result, adverse results of steroids are manifested in them not only during adolescence but also when they grow up. If adult persons abuse steroids, they usually don’t suffer from such prolonged grave undesirable consequences, as adolescents experience. That’s why Leslie Henderson and other specialists confirm that it is important to warn teenagers about negative impact of steroids on them. They should know about all possible risks. If teenagers know about severe adverse consequences of steroids, they will probably stop applying these drugs for improvement of physique and performance.

What promotes fat storage?

A recent research has displayed that glucocorticosteroids promote increasing fat deposits. These compounds have direct influence on androgen receptors that reduce body fat deposits.
This study may be useful in our era, when many people experience obesity. According to statements of some specialists, it is necessary to lower amount of glucocorticosteroids in order to prevent or treat obesity.
When specialists conducted this research, they had the following goal: they tried to comprehend ways, causes and stages of development of fat deposits. Basing upon results of the research, the specialists have confirmed that androgen receptors should be activated in order to lower fat storage. Thus, obesity could be treated 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, enhance defined muscles, etc.
According to the research, glucocorticosteroids lower activity of androgen receptors. Thus, they become unable to control development of muscle mass and decrease of fat accumulation. That’s why especially abdominal parts become fatty.
The experts claim that this study has ability to induce elaborating new methods to cure and prevent obesity. The new treatment strategies will be related to glucocorticosteroids and androgen receptors.

British citizens have to obtain steroids from underground labs

British people are not allowed to order steroids online. Importation of steroids into the UK is considered to be illicit under a new amendment to the steroid law. Those that live in the UK and import steroids into the country are punished. But British people may freely get, possess and administer steroids.
According to the “personal custody”, those who arrived to London for the 2012 Olympic Games were allowed to import steroids for personal use. It was not considered to be illegal under British laws. Nevertheless, those that live inside the UK don’t have any right to purchase steroids at online pharmacies and import them from other countries to the UK.
Earlier British citizens were allowed to obtain steroids from outside the country. The amendment was recommended by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) in order to protect health of those that use steroids. But could the amendment do it?
A lot of underground labs produce anabolic steroids inside the UK. They prosper on account of the amendment. But it is necessary to consider that a lot of underground labs manufacture fake steroids. Thus, British citizens have to acquire steroids of low quality because it is forbidden to import steroids which are produced outside the country by safe pharmaceutical companies.
The government informed Needle-Syringe Program (NSP) workers that they would have to work more. It was noted that the amendment would increase the number of steroid users.
Actually, the amendment is likely to influence on health of steroid users negatively. Steroid-using sportspersons and bodybuilders may get grave undesirable results because they switch from quality steroids manufactured by trustworthy pharmaceutical companies to worse products produced by underground labs located in the UK.

Basing on Wikipedia, feds claim that steroids represent evil

Federal prosecutors don’t possess sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids, however they pursue those that manufacture, apply and/or distribute these medications. They don’t read scientific literature about these drugs. The government utilizes information that is provided in Wikipedia. However feds speak about negative reactions of steroids, they don’t know about these conditions sufficiently. Citing affirmations about steroids provided in Wikipedia, they punish users/manufacturers/distributors of these products, affirming that these medicines represent evil.
Certain important questions appear here: Is it fair to base upon affirmations presented in Wikipedia in such situations? Are these statements true? Aren’t they exposed to manipulations? Aren’t they mixed with individual opinions of sponsors?
Maurice Hall, the associate professor of communication and culture at Villanova University, affirms that it is not reasonable to base completely upon affirmations presented in Wikipedia. He confirms that Wikipedia serves an excellent guide for footnotes. But statements written in Wikipedia may be not true wholly.
For example, when John Isaac Hudelson was sentenced to jail, federal prosecutors based their conclusions related to illicit deals of this person upon statements cited from Wikipedia. Federal prosecutors claimed that Hudelson deserved to serve 47-54 months in jail because he used and distributed steroids. Stephen Greubel, the defense attorney for Hudelson, affirmed that 47-54 months in prison were too much for his client. He claimed that Hudelson sold steroids, medicines which differed from such drugs, as amphetamine, methamphetamine, codeine, morphine, etc. The defense attorney noticed that steroids didn’t lead to addiction.
Federal prosecutors confirmed that John Isaac Hudelson manufactured, applied and distributed steroids to his friends. They claimed that while steroids didn’t lead to addiction, desire to become muscular could be addictive. Moreover, they added that steroids could cause dangerous undesirable effects. All statements of federal prosecutors were based upon those provided in Wikipedia.
Ultimately, the government sent Isaac John Hudelson to 37-month imprisonment.

Tyler Hamilton’s book is valuable for athletes

Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle have written a book linked with usage of EPO and anabolic steroids. Guidelines provided in the book can serve as a proof that Lance Armstrong used prohibited medicines. The book has been entitled following: “The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at all Costs”. The book contains instructions related to intake of EPO and steroids in cycling and methods to avoid detection. It shows that drug testing is inefficacious in this sport.
Tyler Hamilton notes that sportspeople can administer steroids without being detected. The author notices that the WADA doesn’t have any chance to win. Hamilton indicates weakness of the WADA in testing sportspersons for prohibited medicines.
According to Hamilton, it is easy to avoid detection while using EPO. It is needed to apply the procedure “microdosing”. What does it actually mean? Athletes should not introduce 2,000 Units of EPO under the skin each 3rd or 4th day. They must inject 400-500 Units of EPO every 3rd or 4th night into veins. This method is called “microdosing”. Using this way of intake, sportpersons can avoid detection without any trouble.
Since microdosing is a suitable way to avoid detection while taking EPO, this method must be appropriate in case of steroid use too. Thus, Tyler Hamilton suggests that cyclists and other sportspersons can avoid detection while administering anabolic steroids. He provides recommendations connected with this issue in details in the book.  The author describes how it is possible to hit tests of anti-doping system.
In fact, it is unlikely that tips provided in Tyler’s book will alter essence of cycling. While elaboration of the biological passport by anti-doping agencies can’t stop doping, introduction of microdosing into usage of EPO is not the new beginning of doping in cycling. Tips of Hamilton may modify just the essence of doping in this sport. Intake of performance-enhancing drugs is a part of cycling. Let see the truth. Like Santa Claus doesn’t exist at the high level.

What are steroids effective for?

There are three classes 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 recommended to cure inflammations, allergy, illnesses of respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal and other systems.
Estrogens and progestogens are female sex hormones. These substances induce developing female secondary features. Birth control pills contain these compounds.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are medications that are also widely used in medicine. They are able to treat certain types of breast cancer, testicular cancer, anemia, etc. These medicines are often prescribed to get better and faster recovery after several operations. Burn victims, persons with HIV/AIDS utilize anabolic-androgenic steroids for prevention of muscle loss. Some steroids are also indicated to cure osteoporosis. These medications are also applied for treatment of infertility.
Furthermore, anabolic-androgenic steroids are used for athletic purposes. These medications are capable to build muscles and induce increasing stamina. That’s why numerous sportspeople and bodybuilders use them for performance-enhancing effects. Several anabolic-androgenic steroids are able also to promote loosing fat, making muscles defined.
Usage of anabolic-androgenic steroids for non-therapeutic purposes is illegal under laws of several countries. Those who manufacture, sell, purchase and administer these drugs illegally may be sentenced to prison and/or fines. These medications belong to illicit preparations in certain countries because they may lead to various adverse results. While certain adverse effects are insignificant and disappear after discontinuation of intake, others are sever and even irreversible. Those that want to receive benefits, administering steroids for medical purposes, should apply these preparations under guidelines of physicians.

It is better for Anna Watson to refuse $75000 contract than to use steroids

When it is said about cheerleaders, we imagine brisk and thin women. But we should realize that sometimes the reality differs from our imagination. Anna Watson is an example in this case. She has great muscles. But she is very pretty.
Elite Model Management offered her a $75000 contract. But she refused to obtain it. In fact, it is surprisingly because many ladies desire to obtain such contracts. But she didn’t agree to obtain it because she had to take steroids for this need.
When Anna Watson entered Hawaii Pacific University, she started weight lifting. The lady trained intensively and consumed circa 3000 calorie daily. Ultimately she could lift 230 pounds. But her weight was not enough to get a modeling fitness contract. Although she consumed much protein, she could not get needed pounds.
A modeling agent claimed that Anavar could help her to increase weight. Anna Watson was required to gain 50 pounds in order to obtain the contract. So, she started using Anavar in order to increase body mass. The cheerleader was eating “forever”, even if she didn’t feel hunger. Despites of her efforts, diet and administration of the steroid Anavar, she was not able to gain 50 pounds. The cheerleader added only 10 pounds.
Anna Watson is a religious person. She belongs to a local church. Ultimately, she made a decision to ask a weight lifting champion for recommendations. Hugh Kirby who is also a member of the church has advised her to be far from administration of steroids. He noted that these medicines could cause different adverse results. This man also mentioned that steroids could lead to infertility. Thus, Hugh Kirby said that it would be better to refuse the contract instead of experiencing health troubles, especially infertility.
Thus, the cheerleader Anna Watson didn’t agree to obtain the contract. But she decided to continue her workouts. The cheerleader dreams to become a personal trainer.
In fact, Anna Watson made a correct decision. It is reasonable to keep female characteristics without a modeling contract instead of obtaining the contract and suffering from signs of masculinization on account of steroid use.

It is important to punish steroid dealers properly

Although it is illegal to distribute anabolic steroids in some countries, certain steroid dealers are not punished appropriately. For example, lately two persons who sold steroids illegally were not sentenced to imprisonment. They were sentenced only to work several hours. Although these persons advertised and sold steroids per internet, they avoided prison successfully. These persons distributed drugs which could destroy health of users. That’s why they had to be sanctioned more harshly.
A lot of users of steroids don’t know anything about risks linked with them. They don’t know that intake of steroids may lead to some health problems. It is important to take into account that some 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 experience abnormal development of breast tissues, abnormal fat distribution, water retention, etc. Of course, gynecomastia is very unpleasant effect for men. Sometimes it can’t be cured with products. So, it may require an operation.
Some steroids are dangerous for women. They may cause effects of virilization in them. So, certain females that use androgenic steroids have deep voice, excessive hair growth on the body, baldness, menstrual irregularities, infertility, etc.
A lot of steroids are liver-toxic. They may cause liver disorders. If anyone has had liver troubles before application of steroids, these drugs may lead to more serious complications.
Nonetheless, no one can doubt about positive effects which can be obtained owing to intake of steroids. These drugs promote developing new muscle tissues. They also increase existing muscles. Moreover, these drugs help to gain strength. Certain steroids promote fat burning, making muscle more defined.
Although potential benefits of steroids are amazing, it is necessary to consider potential undesirable reactions. It is affirmed that steroids may cause depression and uncontrolled aggressiveness. So, certain users of these drugs commit various crimes. While several consumers may commit suicides, others violate, kill other individuals.
Steroids may cause also other undesirable consequences that are not enumerated in the article. People should be aware of what they use. Those who distribute these products illegally should be sentenced appropriately.

Steroids play great role in football

Many articles note about administration of steroids in baseball. Sportswriters and journalists describe steroid scandals that take place in this sport. It is often debated about steroid era in baseball. MLB players are subjected to numerous drug tests. It seems that every person interested in sports blames baseball players for application of performance-enhancing drugs. Do only baseball players take steroids and other related preparations? What do you believe about football players? Don’t they dope? Why do we demonize just baseball players for intake of prohibited drugs?
Intake of doping products is widespread among football players. Since 1960s intake of performance-enhancing drugs plays a great role in this sport. It is impossible to imagine football without administration of steroids and other related medications.
Strength and size are important aspects in football. Certain people consider that football players possess great strength only because of hard workouts and appropriate diets. But it is a wrong opinion. Many football players administer banned preparations in order to acquire strength and enhance increasing muscle size.
As you notice, application of banned products is widespread among football players. Nevertheless, baseball players are more widely demonized for usage of steroids and other doping products. 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 applied forbidden products. Nevertheless, they were not so widely criticized, as dopers in baseball.
Moreover, it is important to take in consideration that application of steroids is more dangerous in football.
It is supposed that football is unlikely to be cleaned from doping.

Teens take steroids to be as celebrated, as famous athletes

Adolescents’ addiction to anabolic steroids becomes a great problem nowadays. Why do adolescents administer these medicines? They do it in order to increase their muscles, lower fat deposits and make muscles hard. They desire to be more attractive. Actually, teenagers administer these products because they desire to look like models, sports stars and heroes. Since teens desire to be celebrated so, as well-known sportspersons are, they try to improve their physique and performance with anabolic steroids.
But teenagers don’t take in consideration several important factors under this circumstance. Firstly, professional sportspersons and bodybuilders ask specialists for recommendations. Thus, health care providers indicate how they should administer steroids. That’s why intake of anabolic steroids by famous athletes is relatively safe. As for adolescents, they don’t know what they administer; they don’t know how steroids should be taken. Secondly, the process of development is not over in adolescents. That’s why steroids may be unsafe for them. Anabolic steroids may damage functions of reproductive, cardiovascular and other systems in teenagers.
Unfortunately, many teens apply 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 purchase these medications. High schools students buy steroids without substantial efforts.
As a result, several teenagers become addicted to steroids. While some adolescents try to stop applying 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 escape from the addiction.
It is necessary to teach teens about risks linked with anabolic steroids. Adolescents should know not only about benefits of these medications. They should be taught also about negative consequences of these preparations. If schoolchildren and high school students are not taught about dark sides of steroids, they will use these medicines. Finally, their systems will be destructed. If the society doesn’t worry about teens, they will suffer from many health problems.