Abstract
This paper takes a stand against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports. The paper covers the legal and moral impact of drug use in sports and it also explains the mental and physical health side effects of taking such drugs.

From the Paper
"If you turn on any sports show in today's world of media, you are bound to hear something about the illegal drug use in sports. There are many supporters for both sides of this argument. When it comes down to it, which is right? Is the world being too harsh on drug use in sports? Should more be done to help prevent the spreading drug problem in sports? Performance enhancing drugs in sports is not only legally and morally wrong, but it is also very unhealthy."

Tags:alzado, baseball, drugs, football, illegal, lyle, steroids

Abstract
The paper considers the risks and benefits of performance enhancement drugs in sports and discusses the drugs used and their consequences.

From the Paper
"The following presents a research paper on the risks and benefits of performance enhancement drugs in sports. The specific goal of the research paper is to show whether the risks outweigh the benefits when using these drugs to enhance performance. Athletes use many legal and illegal performance-enhancing supplements and this is not a new phenomenon. Performance enhancement drugs are defined as those drugs or substances taken by the athlete orally or ingested to enhance..."

Tags:sports, and, drugs

Abstract
A discussion of performance enhancement drugs in sports with a focus on whether the risks outweigh the benefits.

From the Paper
"The topic of research for this paper is performance enhancement drugs in sports with a focus on whether the risks outweigh the benefits. Athletes' use of performance-enhancing supplements includes their use of amino acids, anabolic steroids and rostenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate caffeine blood transfusions and erythropoietin carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages, chromium, creatine, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, iron, sodium bicarbonate and human growth hormone. Many of these substances have no benefits and some do enhance athletic performance. However some have serious side effects..."

Tags:sports, and, drugs

Abstract
This paper looks at the different types of performance enhancing drugs available and their effects on the body. It examines the benefits to the athletes from using these drugs, and also the health risks associated with their use.

From the Paper
"The drive among athletes to win at all costs pushes them to take risks with their health by using what are known as performance enhancing drugs. There are many categories of performance enhancing drugs including steroids, growth hormone stimulants, pain killers, and diuretics -- anything the athlete believes will give them the winning edge. Motivation ranges from gaining college scholarships to high-paying spots on professional teams or becoming an Olympic gold medalist. No level of sports is immune to this problem."

Tags:performance enhancing drugs, steroids, EPO, pain killers, supplements

Abstract
This paper presents arguments for and against the use of illegal substances by athletes in the sports arena. The writer takes the stand that the world is currently filled with enhancers of all sorts and that athletes should not be condemned for dragging this practice onto the sports field.

From the Paper
"Although there are rules against illegal substance use in sports you cannot criticize the guilty athletes too harshly. They may not have made the right choice but everyone makes mistakes. Before you turn your nose up at a guilty athlete and tattoo him as a 'cheater' maybe you should think about the last time you colored your hair, whitened your teeth, or popped that stimulant your doctor prescribed you to help you focus. Yes, there are big differences, but the bottom line is you cannot condemn an athlete for using something to improve his performance on the field when we are guilty of the same off the field. Athletes should not be criticized so harshly for using artificial substances to improve their performance when other people are guilty of the same."

Tags:athlete

Abstract
The paper addresses the widespread use of steroids by high-profile athletes for boosting their performance and discusses whether it is morally acceptable to use performance enhancing drugs in sports. The paper looks at patterns of use of steroids by athletes; are they being used across the board or are certain groups by sex, class or ethnicity more prone to its use? The paper also examines whether it is ethical to use animals for sports and entertainment and discusses the history of cockfighting in the United States.

Outline:
Sports Ethics
Sports History and Performance Enhancing Substance
Pattern of Use
Why is Steroid-use in Sports Considered Unethical?
Is it Ethical to Use Animals in Sports?
The Barbaro Case
Cockfighting
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Sport is an ancient human activity as cultural relics provide evidence that some form of health-building activities existed in China as long ago as 4000 BC (Qinfa, 2007). A number of sports are also known to have been played in ancient Egypt, and the Greeks of course organized the ancient Olympic Games as far back as 776 AD. With the advent of industrialization in the 19th century and the increased availability of leisure time, sports have become phenomenally popular in most parts of the world. The development of mass media and communication technology such as the radio, television and the Internet in the recent past have further added to the popularity of sports as spectators can now follow the exploits of athletes and star performers from afar."

Tags:anabolic, steroids, drugs, cockfighting, athletes, animals, Barbaro

Abstract
The paper begins by looking at arguments for the use of steroids in sports. It quotes Barry Bonds, a major league baseball player who has no reservations about the use of steroids in sports; as well as Ken Caminiti, who won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1996. It lists the arguments of the proponents of steroid use. The paper then turns to study the side effects of steroid use and the reservations held by opponents of using drugs in sports. The paper concludes with the writer's personal opinion on the topic.

From the Paper
"Should athletes be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs in order to improve their performance? Steroid usage in sports has long been a big issue for many athletes both professional and amateur. Steroids are not condoned in any sport however; some athletes do take the chance by using performance-enhancing drugs in order to increase the chances of a successful outcome in a competition. Many athletes have been barred from participating in certain sports because they were convicted of taking steroids. In light of this, one can only wonder how many top athletes have won events due to the use of steroids. There are many sides to the debate of whether or not athletes should be able to use steroids. Despite health reasons there are quite a few people who do believe that athletes should be allowed to use performance-enhancers. On the other hand, there are those who believe that steroids should not be used."

Tags:Barry, Bonds, Ken, Caminiti, proponents, opponents, side, effects, opinion, drugs, competition

Abstract
This paper reviews Diane Coyle's book "Sex, Drugs, and Economics," which uses far-reaching examples such as the sex industry, illegal drugs, and sports to illustrate basic economic concepts. Coyle's thesis is that economics can explain human behavior in virtually every sphere of human life. Her book attempts to show this through basic economic concepts, such as supply and demand. Economics also is helpful to make apparently inexplicable aspects of human life clearer, such as why persons engage in risky activities more as teens than during other periods of their life, or why people chose to take illegal drugs. The paper concludes by stating that Coyle's book makes economics more understandable through its original and refreshing format.

From the Paper
"Coyle analyzes the drug industry to examine the ways in which the industry functions much like a legitimate market. For example, dealers give away free samples, like marketers do with new forms of soap or shampoo, to get potential customers addicted or 'hooked' upon the product. (9) However, despite the fact that up to 50 percent of Americans have tried some form of illicit drug, not all drug consumers become hooked--the core market of persons who are addicted drive the incentive of sellers to continue to supply their habit, and the lack of comparable substitute goods for growers that yield a competitive profit creates an incentive to maintain the supply of the drug. (10)"

Tags:Sex, Drugs, and, Economics, Diane, Coyle, supply, demand

Abstract
The paper presents the argument that the negative impact of performance enhancing drugs in sports is attributable more to cultural perspective, unjustified moral criticism and corporate financial interests than to the drugs directly. The paper looks at the medical concerns and reveals that serious medical complications are relatively rare among moderate users over relatively short periods of time. The paper then looks at ethical issues and suggests that the primary impetus for anti-steroid regulations in professional sports is public perception more than concern for the health of the athlete or honest competition. The paper therefore concludes with the belief that pharmaceutical supplementation would not be unfair competition if medically supervised steroid administration were universally available.

Outline:
Introduction
Principal Argument
Background and History of Anabolic Steroids in Sports
Pharmaceutical Enhancement in Sports -- Medical Issues and Concerns
Pharmaceutical Enhancement in Sports -- Ethical Issues and Concerns
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Pharmaceutical performance enhancement in sports and military combat has existed about as long as recorded history. In many cases, ancient athletes and warriors used some of the same stimulants and medicinal herbs commonly at issue today in connection with professional sports. In principle, it is immediately obvious why drugs taken immediately before competition to provide a momentary advantage would be anathema to the spirit of athletic competition, even in sports like ice hockey (Bettman 2008) or basketball (Stern 2008), where muscular size and strength are not paramount in importance. Likewise, it is perfectly understandable to prevent irresponsible drug use by minors."

Tags:athletes, health, ethics, hormones, muscle, endurance

Abstract
Today, the list of performance enhancing drugs is vast. It spans from steroids to nutritional supplements, from synthetic drugs to natural ingredients, from prescription drugs to over-the-counter medicines. These drugs are criticized and analyzed for their safety, legality and morality. This paper argues against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports. It mentions athletes in the history of sports who, knowingly or unknowingly, used drugs. It also shows how athletes can be discouraged from using drugs through the introduction of stricter penalties.

From the Paper
"Not many athletes are standing up proudly and shouting about their steroid abuse. Mark McGuire and Raphael Palmeiro have denied their steroid use, even after testing positive. For many Olympic events, we have heard the rumors of whole teams using steroids. East German sports boss, Manfred Ewald, was convicted of doping his athletes. At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sidney, China removed four of its swimmers for failing drug test. We have seen our beloved Olympic heroes follow the same path. Michelle Smith, gold medalist in the 400 freestyle, was banned for 4 years for steroid use."

Tags:Citius, Altus, Fortius, DHEA, andro