Steroid Use

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This paper explains that steroids are a controlled substance, which can both help and harm the user. The author examines the current issue of anabolic steroid use among individuals seeking to use them as performance enhancers to improve athletic performance and physical appearance. The paper relates the history of steroid use, its prevalence among professional athlete, and the potential hazards to one's health.

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"Steroids are controlled substances. For that reason, there is a great potential danger in their use. It is quite common for individuals to become addicted to steroids and even suffer some serious side effects. Unfortunately, steroids have gained some notoriety in recent years because professional athletes use steroids to improve their performances and effectively cheat. Obviously, steroids should be banned from professional sports and the players strictly screened for possible use. However, steroids can have benefits and should be available to the general public, though in a controlled fashion."

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