With the use of
steroids in the world of sports there is no telling whose deserving of the rewards of good sportsmanship or not, this is unsettling. Using
drugs to gain advantage is wrong and very unfair to the honest hardworking opponents that have worked very hard to become the best at their profession or hobby. Professional athletes should absolutely be tested to make sure that no one gets away with it and have very extreme
legal repercussions. This could include serious fines, being kicked off the team, and possibly even jail time. If people that use
marijuana or other illegal substances go to jail for it-athletes should be no different. The embarrassment of it being publicized is not enough on its own. The use of
steroids are only temporarily strength enhancing and it is just not worth it when it comes down to it. In the long run it causes
health problems and aggression issues that can ruin careers and lives. Health
problems such as more chances to get hurt easier and
heart problems can end a
career extremely prematurely or even a life. Is it not better to know that someone had worked as hard as possible to reach a goal, not cheat? It is not an achievement, more like a waste of time for everyone. Sure, a thief always feels better when they get things quicker-but in the long run it's not all that satisfying and they always go to the next thing they want. The users become scary to their family, friends, and other people close to them due to the aggression it causes. Not only that, but it can cause all kinds of different types of mood swings. Whether it be becoming violent or being extremely down in the dumps, this has a negative affect on everyone connected to the user's life, along with theirs. Why do this to loved ones? Is there really a level of pure satisfaction that is reached? Do athletes just keep using forever? This is what many wonder. The addiction to winning and being the best, is it really worth it? Is this more important than
family and friends? Is it more important than
health and self respect?
