Should Steroids or Other Supplements Be Allowed in Sports?

The desire for an "edge" exists in all sports, at all levels of play. Successful athletes rely on practice and hard work to increase their skill, speed, power, and ability. However, some athletes resort to drugs to improve their performance on the field or the court. Anabolic Steroids are a common drug that help to build muscle tissue and increase body mass by acting like the body's natural male hormone, testosterone. (Steroids: Play Safe, Play Fair, 2002, (c8:p1) Steroids are used in many different sports, but they are particularly found in football, wrestling, and powerlifting. …