performance enhancing drugs
HL 485 DRUGS, USE & ABUSE
BY: Kierslynn Dewys, Lizzie Schaefer & Nick thoune
intro
Over the years performance enhancing drugs have become quite an issue in the world of sports. There are many motivation factors to using these drugs. Competition and pressure to win have given athletes the thought of gaining an edge on opponents. Using enhancements can make an individual bigger, stronger, and faster. In professional sports, athletes are rewarded millions of dollars to be an elite competitor. Not only are they present in professional sports, but are also trickle all the way down to the junior high level. These drugs are also found outside of competitive sports. Men who are small in statue and want to bulk up for the beach will use these type of drugs to gain muscle. To someone who hears the positives about gaining muscle strength and size these drugs seem appearing. What they don't know is the side effects can be life threatening, and illegal.