Drug Testing in Athletics

In today’s society there is great possibility for the use of substances to enhance performance in mood, sex, concentration, and many other areas of life. One such area of life that is constantly being defined and redefined is the area of physical performance. Modern science is now able to create amazing supplements and drugs to boost physical performance that expand far beyond the simple steroids that have been used in the past. 

The use of enhancing drugs has become a hot button topic in athletics, particularly high school and college where young athletes often feel immense pressure to excel in order to secure a future in college or professional athletics. What supplements should and shouldn’t be allowed? How does the use of these supplements affect the players and the game? These are all questions that have been brought to the forefront of discussion. 

How Steroids Changed the Game

Looking back at photos of old sports players and comparing them to today’s players shows drastic, staggering changes in physical appearance. While some of this can be attributed to better knowledge of diet and muscle building workout routines, a great portion of it is due to the use of performance enhancing drugs.