Andy Reid’s son died from heroin overdose

Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, was found unconscious at his dormitory room. Although Omar Elkhamra, the team physician of the Philadelphia Eagles, put efforts to revive him, the efforts of the doctor were in vain. The county coroner concluded that this young man (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
Garrett Reid’s death was a serious tragedy for the family of the coach. Moreover, the case caused some problems for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions related to application of steroids. Several anabolic steroids were found by local police officers in the dormitory of Garret Reid. Moreover, syringes and needles were found in his possession too. The steroids were named by police. It was revealed that Garrett Reid had Nandrolone Phenylpropionate, Boldenone Undecylenate, Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate. Since these medications were found at Garrett Reid’s dormitory room, some suspicions appeared. It was noted that the coach’s son probably provided these forbidden preparations to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. So, Garrett Reid’s death turned out to be a trouble for the whole sport organization.
Some of anabolic steroids found at Garrett Reid’ dormitory room are fast-acting. These preparations are commonly liked by sportspersons that submit to drug testing. Since they are excreted from the body in short period of time after intake, it is more difficult to catch those that have taken these drugs. Thus, it is suspected that such medicines must have been taken by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Although suspicions exist, nothing has been proven. It was not disclosed yet whether anabolic steroids were found in the system of Garrett Reid.
The NFL spokesman claimed that he would report when it will be clear whether anabolic steroids found in Garrett Reid’s room were linked to Philadelphia Eagles.

Less than 1% of college athletes are caught doping

A few college athletes are caught using banned products. Does it mean that they don’t use doping products? Less than 1% of college football players have been caught violating anti-doping policies. They have tested positive for steroids and/or other doping products. Such situation must convince anti-doping agencies that they win in the fight against doping. But certain suspicions appear. It is believed that numerous college football players use anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions appear? Changes in appearance of college football players lead to controversial points of view. Thus, changes in body weight of over 61,000 college football players were lately analyzed by the Associated Press. Results demonstrated that a lot of college football players increased their body mass in short period of time obviously. Over 20 pounds were acquired by more than 4,500 college football players during a year. Furthermore, near 100 persons increased the body weight by more than 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were evident.
Some experts assure that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping agencies. They claim that anti-doping officers shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests only because they have enhanced body mass significantly.
But other experts have another point of view. Although they agree that it is impossible to be sure that certain football players have taken anabolic steroids and/or other related drugs, basing just upon changes in body mass, they notice that the changes may be a factor which causes suspicions connected with usage of steroids. So, such individuals that have increased body weight in short time should be subjected to drug testing.
Several college athletes that increased body mass obviously in short period of time were asked about their changes. The football players affirmed that they had never taken any forbidden medicines. They claimed that they achieved such amazing changes naturally. The college athletes noted that they had consumed much food for this purpose. So, they claimed that such essential results were achieved by them because of proper nutrition. According to them, it was not difficult to get many pounds in short period of time.

It is possible to prevent hair loss while using steroids

Steroids are widely taken in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. Numerous persons use these medicines for improvement of their health. These drugs are recommended to treat certain illnesses. Moreover, a lot of athletes and bodybuilders apply anabolic steroids in order to increase muscle mass, get strength, regenerate exercise-damaged muscles, etc. But several individuals are not ready to assume certain risks connected with these medications. It is known that steroids may lead to several undesirable effects. One of unwanted reactions of these preparations is hair loss. So, certain individuals try to avoid application of anabolic steroids because they don’t want to suffer from this unwanted consequence. Moreover, some persons have genetic predisposition to this problem. If they apply some steroids, they may get baldness.
Luckily, several undesirable effects of anabolic steroids may be prevented or at least reduced and cured. As for hair loss, there are several medications which can help to prevent this problem. There are also such products that have ability to promote re-growth of hair. Those that have to use steroids may apply certain remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which drugs are useful for this purpose?
Since hair loss occurs because of enhanced levels of dihydrotestosterone, certain individuals take Propecia which blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best product for prevention of hair loss while using steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by Propecia may cause sexual dysfunctions.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse may be useful. Rogaine has got FDA’s approval for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be stacked with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse can prevent hair loss which may occur because of anabolic steroids. As for Latisse, it is approved by the FDA for eyelash growth. But it is not approved by the FDA to be used in case of hair loss. Nevertheless, it is affirmed by some experts that this preparation may be used for re-growth of hair successfully.

May healthy steroid users get kidney failure while taking steroids correctly?

Anabolic steroids are frequently blamed for various illnesses of users. Of course, these medicines may cause several negative results. Nevertheless, steroids are frequently blamed without any reason. It is reported often by the media that these drugs lead to different health problems, crimes, deaths. But it is important to understand essence of these medications and see when these products should not be blamed.
Let analyze two cases. One of the situations is linked with the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another situation is about another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler experienced kidney disorders. He submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he administered anabolic steroids, the media decided to demonize these medications for kidney failure of Flex Wheeler. Actually, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Of course, intake of steroids contributed to the complications. But did Flex Wheeler apply steroids properly? Did he follow reasonable recommendations connected with doses and duration of usage? No, he didn’t. Flex Wheeler took too high measures of steroids. Moreover, he administered these products long period of time. In addition to these factors, the former American bodybuilder took also other medicines which had negative influence on his kidneys. So, anabolic steroids should not be demonized for Flex Wheeler’s disease.
As it has been already mentioned, another situation is connected with the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. His death followed after a kidney transplant, being a young person. The media also decided to demonize steroids in this situation. It was affirmed that anabolic steroids caused kidney dysfunctions in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that the bodybuilder used not only anabolic steroids. He administered also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other medicines that influenced on the kidneys negatively. Thus, it is impossible to assure that steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to many experts, if anabolic steroids are applied correctly, serious kidney disorders don’t occur.

Mark McGwire doesn’t have any chance to enter Hall of Fame

The American baseball player and coach Mark McGwire acknowledged that he had used anabolic steroids and HGH.
There are numerous points of view which are connected with the baseball player’s admission. According to numerous persons, Mark McGwire admitted to applying prohibited drugs because he wanted to return to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, the American baseball player and coach reported recently that it was a mistake to apply steroids. But he noted that he had applied steroids not for performance-enhancing effects. The American professional baseball player and coach claimed that he had applied steroids and HGH just for clinical purposes.
It is interesting to notice that when Mark McGwire admitted to applying prohibited products, his fans and other persons were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They were aware of it. Some individuals revealed that Mark McGwire took steroids before he admitted. A FBI informant claimed that the American baseball player had bought Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and used these drugs.
Another person that reported about application of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He said that he injected Mark McGwire with anabolic steroids. But Jose Canseco was not the first person that helped Mark McGwire to apply anabolic steroids. Jay, Mark’s brother, was the first person who injected the baseball player with steroids.
Although Mark McGwire revealed that he had used anabolic steroids, he said nothing about statements provided by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t disclose whether these affirmations were true or not.
Mark McGwire says that he comprehends that he will never be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Furthermore, the admitted steroid user claims that he will never fight to be voted for the Hall of Fame. Mark McGwire expresses respect to all rules linked with baseball. He comprehends that those that have ever taken prohibited drugs must not enter the Hall of Fame.

Over 30 persons died because of contamination with fungal meningitis

More than 500 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had used Methylprednisolone injections produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Over 30 persons died from this condition. No one must have doubted that the contamination turned out to be a great tragedy for several individuals and their families. Nonetheless, anti-doping organizations tried to benefit from the situation. What did they do? They began to demonize anabolic steroids. It was noticed by the media that anabolic steroids could cause the life-threatening disease fungal meningitis.
Recently the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation linked with illicit manufacture of anabolic steroids. It learnt that anabolic steroids were produced by certain underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported that they conducted the investigation in order to prevent contamination with fungal meningitis in future. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, if somebody applies anabolic steroids produced in unsterile conditions, he/she has a risk to get fungal meningitis.
Actually, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office displayed own ignorance linked with anabolic steroids and risks related to contamination with fungal meningitis. One may face fungal meningitis, if he/she applies products which are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are introduced into the central nervous system. That’s why these contaminated corticosteroids led to the fungal meningitis outbreak. When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are not injected into the central nervous system. They are mainly introduced into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to face fungal meningitis while using anabolic steroids. If you apply anabolic steroids that are produced in unsterile conditions, you may get several side effects. But you will never face fungal meningitis while applying anabolic steroids for clinical or even for athletic needs.  
Thus, the fungal meningitis outbreak resulted from administration of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections was just a condition to blame anabolic steroids.  Note, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It is a corticosteroid.

Tammy Thomas made decision to change her life

The former American female cyclist Tammy Thomas administered the steroid THG. As a result, she was banned from sports forever.
Tammy Thomas wanted to compete at the 2004 Olympics. That’s why the athlete decided to take performance-enhancing drugs in order to promote her performance and make her dreams related to the Olympics real. But since she was caught taking banned medications, she was not permitted to compete at the Olympics.
The American cyclist was charged with lying to the Grand Jury. She turned out to be targeted during the BALCO investigation. It was affirmed that Tammy Thomas didn’t say truth about usage of steroids and obtaining of THG. While she was charged with lying to the Grand Jury, she provided some arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
The cyclist claimed that she hadn’t applied any forbidden drug. In fact, she said truth. At that time THG was not enumerated on the list of banned products. It was considered to be just an unapproved new medicine. THG was developed by the scientist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to many sportspersons, it was affirmed that Tammy Thomas obtained this drug from Patrick Arnold. But the American cyclist denied this affirmation. Ultimately, she affirmed that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
The arguments of Tammy Thomas were rejected. She was given a home detection of 6 months and probation of five years.
Tammy Thomas repented wholly. She admitted that she acted wrongly. So, she decided to alter her life. Being a religious person, Tammy Thomas believes that God has a plan related to her life. She claimed that she would do anything in order to live so, as God desires. She established a fitness center and decided to help others to keep their health.

Mariusz Wach failed drug test

It was declared by the German newspaper Bild that Mariusz Wach, a polish boxer, violated anti-doping policy. This sportsman tested positive for steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this athlete and Vladimir Klichko, an Ukrainian boxer and a world champion.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he applied steroids. Results of his B-sample are unknown.
It is interesting to note that the German newspaper Bild announced about the steroid positive of the polish boxer before it was done by the German Boxing Federation.  Mariusz Kolodziej, the promoter of the boxer Wach claims that it displays that the German Boxing Federation doesn’t do its job appropriately. It lacks professionalism completely.
What did Mariusz Wach say in order to defend himself? Actually, the polish boxer didn’t try to defend himself. He only claimed that he had never taken any anabolic steroids or other prohibited medications intentionally. The polish boxer even claimed that he didn’t know what he really applied. Mariusz Wach cared only about trainings and proper diets. As for supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. Mariusz Wach trusted his trainers totally. He didn’t even ask which supplements were administered by him. The boxer decided to put the whole responsibility connected with supplements on his trainers and he was not interested in the nature of products that were given by his trainers.
Mariusz Wach didn’t intend to accuse his trainers of his steroid positive. He just disclosed the reality.
So, it is possible to suggest that Mariusz Wach has applied a contaminated dietary supplement. As you probably know, it happens quite frequently that sportspersons use nutrition supplements that turn out to contain steroidal compounds. Thus, problems begin.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample indicates that he has taken prohibited substances, he will be probably banned for one year. He will also have to pay a fine.

Teenagers don’t possess sufficient knowledge about steroids

You probably have read numerous articles about dangers linked with administration of steroids by 18-year old boys. It is often warned that those that are under 21 years old must not apply steroids for performance-enhancing effects. Usage of steroids by 18-year old guys is considered to be too dangerous for their health. But you should comprehend that there are also other conceptions. Several experts affirm that 18-year old guys may take anabolic steroids without any fear to face severe unwanted results. Teenagers are encouraged by such affirmations. They suppose that if they use steroids since the age of 18, they are likely to get obvious success in professional sports. Is it true? Although it is allowed for boys since the age of 18 years old to use anabolic steroids, it is better for them to avoid taking these drugs. Why? There are some reasons that are written below:

1. Adolescents don’t become professional sportspeople with the help of steroids.
Adolescents are informed that numerous professional sportsmen use anabolic steroids. Adolescents see that these individuals are successful. So, they suggest that athletes become successful with the help of steroid use. But this is a wrong conclusion. Anabolic steroids are not mysterious products which can make any person a professional athlete.

2. Adolescents don’t possess sufficient knowledge about steroids.
Since teenagers don’t possess knowledge about anabolic steroids, they take these products improperly. As a result, they don’t get wanted benefits; on the contrary, they may face serious adverse consequences.

3. Teenagers don’t accompany intake of steroids by appropriate workouts and diets.
Teenagers neglect to have appropriate workouts and diets during intake of anabolic steroids. They should realize that it is very important to have appropriate workouts and nutrition that are required for their athletic purposes.

Doping will be eliminated from cycling by Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The USADA wants to define whether you have ever administered steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other forbidden medicines. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t intend yet to stop the investigation connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping case. Thus, the investigation has not been ended. The USADA plans to investigate each cyclist. Especially suspected cyclists will be investigated.
The USADA wants to utilize the best methods in order to catch those that have ever administered forbidden substances. What is the best method to clean cycling of steroid use? The USADA tries to set and use the best methods. This anti-doping organization is even ready to compare eradication of steroid use in cycling with that in South Africa.
The USADA states that those that take anabolic steroids and other related substances should be punished. Consumers of anabolic steroids and/or other doping products are blamed as if they were criminals. They are frequently compared with those that commit violence and other serious crimes. Steroids are harshly blamed in the society. Thus, the USADA believes that if steroids and consumers of steroids are blamed, it will be easier to eradicate doping.
In fact, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to institute a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate different cases related to doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to set why certain cyclists have used anabolic steroids and/or other doping products but remained undetectable.
Furthermore, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those that admit to using anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden drugs, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything connected with doping to the anti-doping agency, team doctors, teammates, friends, etc. If a former steroid user says only truth, he will get the full amnesty. Thus, the USADA hopes to clean the sport of cycling wholly.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, notes that there are some cyclists linked to Lance Armstrong that have remained undetectable. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission should identify them.

Application of steroids and Adderall in football

The National Football League is not allowed to disclose details, when players fail drug tests. It is just affirmed that certain individuals have been busted using forbidden medications. But the League must not disclose which substances have been used by these sportspersons. Thus, some football players lie about products that have caused positives.
Why do some football players choose to cheat about drugs which have been applied by them? Let explain.
Many football players who fail drug tests affirm that they have applied Adderall. Actually, they have used steroids. Why do they affirm that they have tested positive for Adderall? What is Adderall? This is a product that is taken to treat attention-deficit disorder. But this medication is taken not only for this medical purpose. Athletes and bodybuilders apply this medicine for athletic goals.
When it comes to steroids, they are harshly blamed. Numerous reporters, specialists, anti-doping officials and ordinary people say that these medicines are too dangerous. They may cause different serious undesirable consequences. Steroids are demonized even for certain crimes. But when it comes to Adderall, this product is not blamed in the society. So, a lot of football players try to prevent criticism. They don’t want to be demonized for application of such prohibited products, as steroids. Since consumers of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players say that they have failed drug tests because they have taken Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those who are caught with cocaine tell others that they have administered marijuana because cocaine is more harshly blamed than the last one.
You should not suggest that each football player that says that he has tested positive for Adderall has actually used anabolic steroids. But it is possible to conclude that those that take Adderall are less demonized than those that apply steroids.

Freddie Roach: it is necessary to get rid of strength and conditioning coaches to clean boxing

Freddie Roach is a well-known American trainer in boxing. He coaches the well-known boxer Manny Pacquiao. The trainer claims that he knows the best way to eradicate the problem of steroid use in boxing. According to this coach, strength and conditioning coaches should be demonized for application of steroids and other related preparations in this sport. He thinks that they teach boxers to administer doping products. So, the trainer Freddie Roach notes that it is needed to get rid of every strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eliminating of doping from boxing.
What does Freddie Roach think about significant changes that have occurred in physique and performance of Juan Manuel Marquez. Actually, there are different points of view about this boxer and significant changes in him. Many individuals believe that he has administered steroids which have induced these changes in him. When it comes to Freddie Roach, he believes that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has provided anabolic steroids to Juan Manuel Marquez.
Memo Heredia is an admitted distributor of steroids. He acknowledged that he had provided steroids to numerous top athletes. Since he collaborated with federal prosecutors and revealed names of some sportspersons that used anabolic steroids, he was not charged with any crimes linked with distribution of anabolic steroids.
So, the trainer Freddie Roach believes that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best method to eradicate application of anabolic steroids and other related products from boxing.
It is interesting to note that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, also has a strength coach. Does it mean that this famous boxer administers anabolic steroids and/or other related preparations? The trainer Freddie Roach thinks that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t supply Manny Pacquiao with steroids.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. Thus, Alex Arizo puts efforts to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are false. In fact, the trainer Freddie Roach says that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations linked with intake of anabolic steroids and other related medications. But he has to do it because this is the nature of boxing.
While Alex Arizo affirms that Memo Heredia doesn’t provide steroids to Marquez, Freddie Roach has own point of view. He continues to believe that Marquez is tainted. According to Freddie Roach, dramatic physical transformations of this athlete display that he administers steroids and/or other doping products.

Moustafa Ismail is accused of steroid use

Moustafa Ismail, an Egyptian bodybuilder, has the largest arms in the world. He was recorded in the Guinness book of the world records. This person says that his large arms are natural. The bodybuilder says that he has the largest biceps in the world because he has very strict diets and trainings. Moustafa Ismail eats chickens, almonds and fish each day. Moustafa Ismail also consumes much water and protein shakes.
Although it is obvious that nutrition and trainings have significant role, a lot of people doubt about natural arms of Moustafa Ismail. It is hard to believe that proper trainings and nutrition can lead to such increase in arms. Which factors are responsible for the massive arms of the bodybuilder?
When it was announced that Moustafa Ismail’s arms were 32 inches, accusations related to usage of steroids appeared immediately. Certain individuals suggest that steroids are responsible for the massive arms of this guy. What did Moustafa Ismail affirm about application administration of anabolic steroids? He claimed that he had administered steroids while living in Egypt. Purchase and usage of these products are legal under laws of this country. These drugs are offered for sale at any pharmacy in Egypt. Moreover, anabolic steroids are not expensive there. But Moustafa Ismail noted that he had to stop taking these preparations, when he moved to the USA. It is know that purchase and administration of these medicines without a prescription are claimed to be illicit under laws of the US. These drugs are bought on the black market by those that use them in the US illegally. Thus, Moustafa Ismail discontinued taking these products after he moved to the USA.
But if even Moustafa Ismail uses anabolic steroids, it doesn’t matter because these drugs don’t enhance arms. They are not responsible for the bodybuilder’s large arms.
There are other remedies which can enhance arms. They are called “site enhancement oils” (SEO). Synthol is one of the most often taken SEO. This preparation is administered by bodybuilders. It is taken in order to increase muscles in circumference. Thus, it is supposed that Moustafa Ismail takes Synthol. However, Moustafa Ismail claims that he doesn’t take this product.
Moustafa Ismail claims that he is hurt by accusations related to anabolic steroids and Synthol. He has submitted to examination conducted by an independent doctor that hasn’t seen any abnormality in the arms of this guy. So, it is not clear whether the bodybuilder’s arms are natural or not.

Lance Armstrong should not be demonized for usage of doping products in cycling

Although you probably never heard about Scott Mercier, his affirmations linked with usage of steroids and other related drugs in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This sportsman belonged to the US Postal Cycling team prior to Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Some statements of Scott Mercier discovered the truth that was hidden in cycling.
In fact, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made incorrect conclusions linked with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The famous American cyclist was accused and found guilty of intake of forbidden preparations throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA affirmed that Lance Armstrong induced doping in professional cycling. But these statements turned out to be wrong. Why? Which words were said by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier claimed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya had a special program for the US Postal Cycling team. He discussed about the program with every cyclist. The doctor said that they had to ride 200-250 km each day. Moreover, the doctor organized doping program that had to accompany trainings. Thus, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and several other preparations.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong didn’t ride professionally. This sportsman experienced testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that this person would not be able to ride professionally. His cancer spread on other parts of his body, including brain. After this man experienced chemotherapy he got recovery. So, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any relation to the team. He didn’t promote taking doping products in professional cycling. It became obvious that doping was organized by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional riders administered Andriol. Then they administered testosterone patches. Under guidelines of Pedro Celaya riders used the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping officers.

Melky Cabrera joins Toronto Blue Jays

Intake of anabolic steroids and some other remedies is prohibited in many sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Athletes who are caught administering banned preparations are sentenced to bans, fines, etc. However athletes know about these aspects, many of them continue applying anabolic steroids and/or other banned medications. As a result, some sportspersons spoil their athletic reputation entirely. Nevertheless, several sportspersons succeed, if even they are caught by anti-doping officers.
Let take the Dominican baseball player Melky Cabrera as an example. He played baseball for San Francisco Giants. He was claimed to be one of the best baseball players. It was believed that he induced winning obviously. But after he tested positive for a steroid, he was sentenced to a 50-game suspension.
Melky Cabrera put efforts to modify the decision and appealed it. He said that a dietary supplement caused his positive. Some individuals tried to help him in that situation. Thus, a fake site was formed. An advertisement for a contaminated supplement was posted. But the trick was unmasked. The baseball player had to serve the ban.
While he served the suspension, the San Francisco Giants understood that they could win without him.
Recently Melky Cabrera obtained a $16 million contract. He will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, usage of steroids couldn’t destroy the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and earn great sums of money.
This is only an example that manifests that application of banned products doesn’t destruct athletic careers in several cases.

Myogenix misled DEA and customers

Dietary supplements companies frequently market anabolic steroids as nutrition supplements. So, they sell these illicit medicines. They deceive the Drug Enforcement Administration and customers that obtain such products. As a result, some athletes test positive for forbidden substances while they affirm that they have never applied any steroid or another prohibited preparation. Dietary supplements companies should be punished for such situations.
For example, Myogenix is a dietary supplement company that is in California. This company admitted that they sold a synthetic steroid which was labeled as a dietary supplement. It was named Spawn. It was composed of the following ingredients: 19-Norandrosta-4,9 diene-3,17 dione and 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol. Thus, the supplement Spawn consisted of two steroids but it was marketed as a dietary supplement.
Myogenix admitted that they had sold Spawn between 2007 and 2009. The company was enforced to pay a fine of $500.000. Moreover, Myogenix forfeited $100.000 immediately.
According to the decision of the court, products manufactured and sold by this company will be tested for 5 years by an independent organization. All new dietary supplements should be controlled carefully and approved by the FDA before the company may sell them.
Actually, the company Myogenix should thank the defense attorney Rick Collins who has defended the company. He defended the owners and other stuff of the company efficaciously. Nobody was sentenced to imprisonment. This lawyer was hired to defend also other companies that were linked to the website Bodybuilding.com. These companies also were sentenced just to fines and money seizures.

Mark McGwire gets rid of his past linked with steroid use successfully

Mark McGwire, an American professional baseball player and coach, escapes from his past linked with administration of steroids successfully. He gets his popularity again. This person is actively implicated in professional baseball again.
However Mark McGwire knows that he doesn’t have any chance to enter into the Hall of Fame, he doesn’t become discouraged. He continues to like baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals were coached by this person two seasons. Then Mark McGwire intended to stop coaching this team because he desires to spend more time with his family. Luckily, Mark McGwire will not leave professional baseball in order to have more time for his family. The Los Angeles Dodgers asked him to coach them. He agreed. Coaching this team will not disturb this person to spend sufficient time with his wife and kids because he it takes for him only an hour in order to drive from his home to the Dodgers Stadium.
Mark McGwire spoiled his reputation because he had used anabolic steroids. After Mark McGwire was found guilty of doping he didn’t want to comment anything about these preparations. However journalists asked him about administration of steroids by him and other baseball players, Mark McGwire refused to answer these questions. He noticed that statements about administration of steroids by other athletes could jeopardize his family and friends.  
Ultimately the American baseball player and coach admitted to administering prohibited medications. He noted that he made an immense mistake, applying these medications. Mark McGwire realized that he didn’t act correctly. He apologized for violation of anti-doping laws. Then the American athlete and coach was allowed to come back to professional baseball. Thus, he started to restore his reputation which was destroyed on account of the mistake connected with application of prohibited remedies.

Why are sports nutrition stores’ clerks caught selling steroids easily?

Sports nutrition shops offer for sale not only true dietary supplements. They market steroidal substances as nutrition supplements and offer them for sale. But authorities put efforts to control and prevent distribution of steroids as if they were just supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition stores offer steroids for sale illegally. Those that come to such stores are frequently informed that they may buy steroids as well.
 But these factors are known not only by consumers of steroids but also by police officers. So, police officers conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition shops that sell steroids. Clerks should understand that if a client desires to get steroids, arranging a deal outside the store, he must be an undercover police officer. That’s why those who are involved in illicit operations connected with sale of steroids should be quite careful to avoid legal troubles. However they know about these factors, they make typical mistakes that lead to arrests, charges and jail.
Let present a story about a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold anabolic steroids along with dietary supplements. When police officers were informed about illicit actions of this man, they began to conduct an investigation. The investigation lasted about a month and was led by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover agent came to the store often and purchased dietary supplements. He was talking to the clerk quite frequently. Thus, a friendly relation was formed. Finally they discussed about anabolic steroids. The undercover officer said that he would like to purchase anabolic steroids. Thus, he agreed to obtain two vials of steroids from George Touma. The agent had to pay $300 for the drugs. The deal was arranged outside the shop. After the purchase had taken place police officers detained the clerk.
As a result, the clerk of the GNC was charged with illegal possession and sale of steroids.

Famous tennis players: more drug testing should take place

Significant changes occurred in some types of sports after the USADA published its dossier on Lance Armstrong. The legendary American cyclist was using steroids and other related medications throughout the entire cycling career but he never tested positive for any banned substance. He utilized several efficacious ways to remain undetectable. Nevertheless, finally he turned out to be guilty of doping.
Lance Armstrong’s doping case has demonstrated that anti-doping policies failed. So, they must be altered. Otherwise, competitions will not be fair. We’ll never see real sports stars.
These aspects influenced not only on cycling but also on other sports. Certain sports organizations stated that anti-doping programs should be altered in order to catch those that use steroids and/or other related products.
Not only anti-doping officers but also athletes claim that anti-doping programs must be altered. Certain sportspeople want to be sure that their sport is clean. For example, some tennis players believe that more drug testing should take place in tennis. It is necessary to notice that such tennis stars, as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, consider that anti-doping policy is not quite efficacious in tennis. They argue that more drug testing is required in order to assure that tennis is free of doping.
The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic said that he would submit to more drug testing in order to promote cleaning tennis of dopers.
The Swiss tennis player Roger Federer also confirmed that more tests for banned substances should take place in tennis. He noticed that earlier he was subjected to more tests. Then the number of tests became lower in tennis.
When it comes to the Scottish tennis player Andy Muray, he said that more out-of-competition testing should be conducted. While tennis players are always tested during competitions, they are not tested often while being not in competitions.

Patrick Jonker: doping is serious problem in cycling

The USADA has released a dossier on the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Which impression do people get, when they read this report? It is said that a lot of persons think that every teammate of this prominent cyclist has applied steroids and/or other related preparations. But is it true opinion? Has each Lance Armstrong’s teammate doped?
According to the report on this athlete, 11 teammates testified against him, claiming that he doped. Furthermore, it was confirmed that Lance Armstrong and the most mates of his team used sophisticated methods in order to be able to dope and prevent detection.
However some Lance Armstrong’s teammates admitted to taking steroids and/or other related preparations, some teammates denied doping. For example, Julian Dean and Patrick Jonker were two teammates of the celebrated cyclist that denied administering performance-enhancing drugs.
Julian Dean said that he neither doped, nor saw Lance Armstrong applying anabolic steroids and/or other related medications.
When it comes to Patrick Jonker, his affirmations were like those of Julian Dean. He confirmed that he had never applied any banned preparations. He stated that he competed cleanly and didn’t take any unfair advantage.
According to Patrick Jonker, application of anabolic steroids and other related remedies is a serious problem in their sport. He thinks that a lot of cyclists dope. He considers that it is necessary to fight against intake of doping products in cycling. But he claims that appropriate methods should be used by anti-doping officers. This athlete is full of indignation, talking about prosecution related to Lance Armstrong.  Patrick Jonker affirms that murderers are less prosecuted than the celebrated cyclist.

Steroids don’t influence on performance of tennis players

Andy Murray, a British tennis player confirms that tennis is not tainted by intake of steroids and other related drugs. He confirms that usage of doping products doesn’t represent any problem in this sport. He claims that tennis is relatively clean. If you compare this sport to others, you can assure that it is free from doping, according to Andy Murray. But the tennis player understands that this sport is not completely clean. This man acknowledges that several tennis players administer prohibited remedies as well.
If you take cycling as an example, you may notice that it is associated with allegations regarding doping by the famous cyclist Lance Armstrong. Cycling commentators and reporters put efforts to display that doping reigns in other sports too. So, they put efforts to direct attentions of people from cycling to others sports. They confirm that intake of steroids and other related medicines is a problem not just in cycling. Tennis turned out to be criticized by them quite often.
Andy Murray made the decision to respond to such critic words. He notes that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs don’t have any significant role in tennis. This athlete mentions about differences between tennis and cycling.
According to the tennis player, while steroids and other related preparations benefit in cycling evidentially, these remedies can’t cause any significant changes in tennis players. This athlete believes that while strength which is required in cycling can be enhanced by doping, the skills which are required in tennis can’t be perfected by steroids and other doping products.
In fact, similar arguments are utilized in other sports too. Baseball and basketball players also state that steroids don’t represent any obvious problem in their sports because these drugs don’t have capacity to enhance performance in their sports.
But it is impossible to doubt about efficacy of steroids on performance of any athlete. Since these drugs are capable to enhance strength, speed and endurance, they have significant role in tennis and other sports.

Alexander Lukashenko intends to criminalize usage of banned substances in sports

The president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is also the president of the National Olympic Committee. He was very distressed after the Belarusian shot-putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for a forbidden medicine. The president was too frustrated. Alexander Lukashenko turned out to be a serious fan of sports. He was ashamed that representatives of his country spoiled Belarusian’s sports reputation by positives for prohibited products. As a result, he noted that several changes would be added to laws.
Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that it was needed to criminalize intake of prohibited preparations in sports. So, sports will be probably clean. This statement was pronounced by the Belarusian president after Nadzeya Ostapchuk was caught administering methenolone. This preparation is also known as Primobolan.
The president of Belarusia desires to see that his country succeeds in sports on the international scene. If the Belarusian president wants to clean his country’s sports, he will be able to do it. Certain facts manifest that this person has achieved many goals connected with his country.
Actually, Alexander Lukashenko is a strict president. He was even accused of rights’ violation. He is able to change the situation in sports by force as well.
Alexander Lukashenko doesn’t intend to talk about usage of forbidden substances in sports. There are other things which should be discussed, according to Alexander Lukashenko.
Anatoliy Tozik, the Vice-President for Alexander Lukashenko, affirmed that they could establish a sports scientific center that would be sponsored by the state. The center would conduct scientific studies related to mental and pharmacological support for top athletes. The Belarusian president agreed to form this center.
It is not yet clear whether Alexander Lukashenko will clean sports at any cost. Will he abuse his force for this need?

David Howman is happy with ITF’s anti-doping policy

David Howman expresses his opinion about point of view about anti-doping programs in several sports organizations. While the director general of the WADA seems to be happy with jobs of certain sports organizations, he says that anti-doping programs in other leagues/teams are not appropriate.
For example, David Howman praises the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its anti-doping program. The director general of the WADA affirms that anti-doping program is suitable in tennis.
But as for the National Basketball Association (NBA), it doesn’t agree to adopt its anti-doping policy to that of the WADA. It doesn’t agree to add certain new drug tests in order to catch those that use steroids and/or other banned substances. That’s why David Howman states that the anti-doping system of the NBA is not good enough to detect those that dope. He states that the NBA should add more complicated new methods as well.
The director general of the WADA affirms that drug tests conducted in tennis are of high quality. But there is a defect in tennis’ anti-doping policy. Many tests are conducted during competitions. But few tests are conducted out-of-competition. That’s why ITF’s anti-doping policy is also criticized.
Of course, nobody can say that anti-doping system of ITF is perfect. It has some lacks too. But it is quite adequate.
Thus, you should not believe that tennis is clean from doping totally. Some tennis players are likely to use steroids and/or related products. But it is not as tainted, as certain other sports.
 Just one tennis player was suspended for usage of banned products. Although it seems to prove that tennis is clean, it is important to consider that there are certain methods to avoid detection. As you probably know, the cyclist Lance Armstrong applied steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs and avoided detection much time. Couldn’t tennis players act the same way?

Lance Armstrong’s doping led to great loss for his charity organization

The USADA released a dossier linked with doping by the well-known American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the dossier, this sportsperson administered steroids and other related medicines. After publishing several sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s charity organization Livestrong decided to cut their relations with this sportsman and his charity organization.
One of companies that decided to stop sponsoring the organization which fights against cancer is Nike. This company was working much time with the cyclist. Finally Nike confirmed that it would not have anything longer with the sportsperson who was cheating more than 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to work with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Certain other companies also made the decision to discontinue sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s foundation.
However, the athlete tried to do anything in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the organization that helps individuals that suffer from cancer to survive. He affirmed that he would not be the chairman of the organization anymore. However the cyclist tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it concluded that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, he received lifetime ban. Furthermore, he forfeited all 7 titles obtained at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) affirmed that the USADA made a wrong decision. Although Lance Armstrong stopped fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU said that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the athlete.
Although Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any prohibited medicine, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was confirmed that he took steroids and other prohibited medicines but he used certain simple as well sophisticated methods in order to avoid positives. Thus, he was capable to dope and remain undetectable.
Now Lance Armstrong pays for his doping. The decision of some companies to stop sponsoring his foundation is a great loss for this man.

David Howman: anti-doping policy is not suitable in NBA

The director general of the WADA David Howman notes that the National Basketball Association (NBA) anti-doping program is not good enough to catch those that administer banned preparations. He states that drug testing conducted in the NBA is not appropriate. While the NFL and the MLB agreed to accept additional tests, the NBA didn’t agree to do the same things.
Derrick Rose, a former basketball player, also said that numerous NBA players took steroids and other doping products. This sport is tainted, according to Derrick Rose. It is believed that David Howman’s point of view connected with administration of steroids in the NBA is resulted from words pronounced by Derrick Rose.
The NBA doesn’t desire to adopt its anti-doping program to that of the WADA. The NBA officers note that steroids and other related preparations don’t have ability to influence on games and make them unfair. They consider that only natural abilities and workouts play role in the NBA. According to NBA officers, steroids and other doping products can’t enhance performance of basketball players. They notice that doping products don’t benefit this sport.
Do NBA officers have a right opinion? Aren’t steroids and other related medications able to increase performance of those that play basketball? What do facts display? What do scientific journals affirm about effects of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs?
Actually, everybody knows that steroids and some other preparations benefit in any sport. They just should be administered appropriately and accompanied by suitable meal and workouts. These products play great role in sports. It is impossible to contest efficacy of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in basketball. Affirmations of NBA officers are ridiculous.
Of course, any sport organization likes to consider that their sport is clean. Nevertheless, it is necessary to see the reality. That’s why the director general of the WADA confirms that it is important to conduct more and more sophisticated drug testing in order to catch those that apply banned preparations.

Philadelphia police officer masterminded illicit sale of steroids

Illicit sale of anabolic steroids prospers. However authorities put efforts to prevent illegal production, sale, possession and application of anabolic steroids, several policemen are also involved in such illicit operations. Furthermore, as it is obvious, some police officers mastermind illegal operations related to anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
The former Philadelphia police officer Keith Gidelson was found guilty of illegal distribution of steroids and certain other medicines, such as HGH, IGF-1, anti-estrogen medications, etc. The preparations that were sold by this police officer were marketed as Sciroxx drugs.
Keith Gidelson turned out to be the leader of a steroid ring. Thus, he was not selling anabolic steroids alone. He was collaborating with several other persons, including his wife and two other police officers.
Those that desired to buy steroids contacted the Philadelphia police officer per internet. Thus, customers ordered needed steroids or/and other doping products. Then these medications were shipped to the clients.
When orders arrived, Keith Gidelson informed his clients per handy. He called them or sent messages. That’s why it was easy to bust this illegal steroid ring. Keith Gidelson talked to his clients about steroids and other doping products quite openly. When it comes to his co-workers, they discussed about steroids among them, utilizing several terms.
Such anabolic steroids, as Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, etc. were offered for sale by the Philadelphia police officer and his co-conspirators. These medications were imported from China and Europe. Then they were sold to those who ordered them per internet.  
The Philadelphia police officer will be sentenced in January 2013.

Violation of traffic laws while having anabolic steroids in car

Some bodybuilders are caught possessing anabolic steroids and other illegal drugs because they make some mistakes while possessing these drugs. For example, a bodybuilder intends to use performance-enhancing drugs. He finds a trustworthy online pharmacy and orders some preparations. Then he pays for these drugs. The medications are shipped. The bodybuilder comes to a post office and takes the package which contains the medicines that have been ordered by him. It seems to him that everything is successful. The package has not been intercepted. The products have not been seized. This man takes the drugs and goes home.
Of course, this man can’t wait until he arrives home to begin his cycle with these medicines. He wants to be at home, apply the products and look in the mirror and see wanted results. Thinking about potential benefits and improvement of appearance, this bodybuilder begins to violate traffic rules. He exceeds speed because he desires to be at home sooner. Furthermore, this person has another problem. He has a suspended driver’s license. Since policemen see that he has violated any traffic rule, they stop him. The police officers learn that this man has a suspended driver’s license. They search the vehicle. So, they find that this man possesses steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. This person gets legitimate troubles. His dreams don’t become real. He gets troubles instead of desired results.
 Let take Michael Vazquez of Kenmore (New York) as an example. This person had a suspended driver’s license while violating traffic rules and possessing steroids. Thus, he got legal problems. Since he violated some traffic rules, he was stopped by policemen that saw that he had a suspended driver’s license. When they searched this person’s car, they found that he possessed steroids, needles and syringes.
So, if you possess steroids and/or other related preparations while driving your car, don’t make common mistakes! Avoid violating traffic rules! Avoid driving with a suspended driver’s license! So, you can avoid legitimate troubles.

Steroids are sold illegally at Indian pharmacies and supplement stores

Distribution and intake of steroids without a physician’s prescription are considered to be illicit in India. But illicit sale and application of steroids and other related medicines prosper in this state. Numerous sportspersons buy these preparations at drug stores and supplement stores and use them in order to increase muscles and performance.
When Indian National Team’s athletes tested positive for banned drugs at the 2012 Summer Olympics, attention of authorities was drawn to drug stores and supplement stores. Local police officers decided to search pharmacies and supplement stores regularly in order to control illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. After several raids certain drug stores and supplement stores lost their business licenses.
Lately law enforcement officers searched a pharmacy and two supplement stores located in the southern part of India.
The Parola Pharmacy located in Valancherry was searched by law enforcement officers. As it was defined, steroids and other related medicines were sold at this pharmacy illegally. Nandrolone phenylpropionate was one of steroids which were identified by police officers. Certain other steroids were sold illegally too. So, this pharmacy was shut down.
The Health World supplement store located in Kottakkal was also lately searched. Police officers defined that Methandienone, Equipose, Testosterone Undecanoate and some other steroids were offered for sale at this supplement store. Thus, it was shut down too.
Another supplement store that was searched was the AM Nutrition store. But it was not prosecuted because no any steroids were sold at the store.
Law enforcement officers plan to continue raids. Some drug stores and supplement stores may lose their licenses for illegal sale of steroids and other related medications.

Tommy john surgery and enhancement of performance

High school athletes do a lot in order to enhance their muscles and improve performance. While several sportspersons put efforts to enhance speed, baseball players try to increase throwing speed.
What do high school athletes actually do for this purpose? You probably know that a lot of sportspeople use anabolic steroids in order to add muscles and enhance performance. But administration of steroids and other related preparations is not the only way that seems to be efficacious for several athletic goals. Some high school athletes desire to have the operation ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction which is also called Tommy John surgery.
Actually, high school athletes don’t know about certain aspects related to Tommy John surgery. They base their points of view on the case connected with the baseball player Tommy John who received UCL damage during a baseball game. After the damage he was very disappointed. He thought that didn’t have any chance more to play baseball professionally. This man consulted the surgeon Frank Jobe. The health care provider operated this baseball player successfully. After the surgery the baseball player came back to baseball. Tommy John’s further career was quite successful. He won many games. Thus, this operation was named after this man: Tommy John surgery.
When high school athletes find out about Tommy John, they want to become as good players, as he was. They suggest that the surgery induced winning because the baseball player won more games after the operation than before. However high school athletes may suggest appropriately, they have certain wrong conceptions about this operation. They believe that they may be operated in absence of any damage and enhance their performance. But high school athletes don’t take into account that no one can return to playing baseball soon after such surgery. Certain period of time is needed to get recovery. Furthermore, it is important to consider that several risks related to Tommy John surgery. They may experience permanently stiff elbow. Certain other risks are also linked with this operation.
So, high school athletes don’t understand the essence of this surgery correctly. When they have elbow pains, they visit their doctors, trying to convince them they need to be subjected to Tommy John surgery.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law troubled because bodybuilder took steroids

Maria Shriver didn’t get pregnant during the first three years of her marriage to the well-known American bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her mother was troubled by the situation. Since the bodybuilder took steroids, she feared that these medicines could cause infertility in him. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law presented a scientific report about steroids to her daughter. The report described probable negative effects of steroids, including infertility.
Arnold Schwarzenegger said that he found this report on the desk of his wife occasionally. Thus, he read it. He laughed much. He claimed that his mother-in-law was out of control.
But the bodybuilder’s mother-in-law was in troubled without any reason. Her daughter and Arnold Schwarzenegger became parents of four kids. Moreover, Arnold Schwarzenegger got a child as a result of his extra-marital relations. Thus, it was obvious that steroids didn’t have any negative influence on reproductive system of this person.
Do steroids produce infertility in male consumers? These drugs suppress natural production of the hormone testosterone. That’s why men that administer these drugs may get infertility. But it is necessary to note that this side effect is not irreversible. When males discontinue using steroids, their natural secretion of testosterone is restored. So, this undesirable effect disappears.  
The autobiography published by Arnold Schwarzenegger describes certain interesting aspects linked with steroids. This well-known bodybuilder took steroids during his competitive career. Anabolic steroids helped him to succeed. Usage of these medications was not banned in professional bodybuilding, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed.

War on steroids

Timothy Armstrong of the World Health Organization claims that anabolic steroids are dangerous for public health. While these products are frequently used by athletes, bodybuilders and ordinary people for increase of muscles and energy, they may have negative impact on physical and mental health of users. Unfortunately, dangers related to these drugs are not attended seriously. Although many specialists warn that these products may lead to dangerous undesirable effects, many individuals continue to administer them for performance-enhancing effects.
Timothy Armstrong puts efforts to protect public health. He has presented a speech about intake of steroids at a conference organized by the chairman of the International Olympic Committee Arne Ljungqvist. Thus, Timothy Armstrong helps to eliminate illegal administration of steroids.
When it comes to Arne Ljungqvist, he put efforts in order to fight against intake of steroids in sports. According to this person, administration of steroids represents a moral problem. Those that administer performance-enhancing don’t compete fairly. They have unfair advantage over those who don’t apply these medicines. Thus, they act improperly.
Of course, Arne Ljungqvist is happy that Timothy Armstrong is also against intake of steroids. He confirms that anti-doping agencies should work with the World Health Organization more closely. The united efforts will be able to eradicate application of performance-enhancing drugs from professional sports.
Timothy Armstrong affirms that anti-doping agencies should have direct links with law enforcements and customs officers. If they work together, their war on illegal deals linked with steroids and other controlled substances will be more successful. They should inform each other about individuals that have something to do with illegal medicines. Thus, they will have ability to achieve their goals.

Are steroids responsible for murder?

Audrey Allen, an 18-month old baby, was killed by Joshua Allen Kruzik.
The baby was murdered because she cried in the middle of the night. Joshua Allen Kruzik, an US marine, a friend of Audrey Allen’s parents, came to them to spend weekends at their friends’ home. Before he came to their place, he was at a local bar where he consumed much alcohol. He had to care about the little girl, when she cried. But Joshua Allen Kruzik beat the little girl too brutally. As a result, the little girl got numerous severe head injuries. The baby died at a local hospital.
David Kohn, the defense attorney for Joshua Allen Kruzik, claimed that steroids were responsible for the aggression of his client. It was stated that Joshua Allen Kruzik administered anabolic steroids. Before the incident he attempted to stop administering these medicines but he was not capable to do it. David Kohn confirmed that anabolic steroids produced “roid rage” in Joshua Allen Kruzik. He couldn’t not control his behavior and beat the little girl. According to David Kohn, Kruzik was unconscious. Although David Kohn claimed that Kruzik was ready to assume the entire responsibility, he added that he was not guilty.
The little girl’s parents also testified that their friend administered anabolic steroids. The mother of the child confirmed that she possessed syringes at her home. So, she injected Kruzik with steroids, when he came. Several other persons also affirmed that he applied steroids.
It is strange that anabolic steroids are demonized in this case. Are these preparations responsible for the murder? Consider that Joshua Allen Kruzik has been drunk, when he has murdered the baby!
It is not clear whether this defense strategy will work.

Appropriate nutrition and workouts should accompany usage of steroids

However natural bodybuilders attempt to prove that they can be as muscular as consumers of steroids, they fail to do it. Even those who have correct diets and hard workouts can’t acquire the same muscle mass and endurance like consumers of steroids. Gains that can be acquired because of appropriate intake of steroids and other related medicines are much greater than those which are acquired naturally.
But you should know that steroids and other doping products can’t increase muscle mass and strength, if consumers don’t have intensive workouts and appropriate nutrition. However steroids can promote gaining muscles and energy, it is not sufficient just to use these medicines. Steroid users must not be lazy individuals. Otherwise, they will fail to acquire desired effects. If consumers of steroids don’t train intensively during usage of doping products, they may get additional problems instead of positive effects.
Those that are going to take steroids in order to add muscles and enhance endurance should plan their workouts and diets. It is important to train intensively. Nevertheless, it is necessary to consider that muscles don’t grow, if they don’t have any rest. That’s why it is important to have well-planned workouts. Trainings and time of rest should be rotated suitably.
Moreover, it is required to plan which kinds of exercises should be performed. Your heart should work suitably, if you want to increase your muscles with steroids. That’s why cardio exercises should take place 3-4 hours weekly.
Another factor that should be considered is nutrition. Muscles can be enhanced, if sufficient protein is consumed. Steroids and other related drugs can’t enhance muscles and add endurance without usual physiological processes. Remember that steroids don’t act magically! They act through stimulation of natural processes which occur in the body.
If you want to enhance your muscle mass and energy with steroids, you should study and follow several guidelines connected with nutrition that are useful under such circumstances.

Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledged that he hadn’t known about risks linked with steroid use

Arnold Schwarzenegger administered anabolic steroids. These products helped him to have success. The bodybuilder acknowledged that he succeeded because of these preparations significantly. But he also noted that other competitive bodybuilders administered these drugs too. The bodybuilder was aware of the fact that all elite athletes and bodybuilders administered anabolic steroids. If Arnold Schwarzenegger had not administered doping products, other bodybuilders would have had unfair advantage over him.
Although the well-known bodybuilder admitted to application of steroids, he never apologized. Usage of these preparations was not forbidden, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed. Usage of steroids and other related medications didn’t represent any problem in bodybuilding during that time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger confirmed that he didn’t know about risks linked with intake of these preparations. But he also added that earlier bodybuilders didn’t take high measures like current bodybuilders.  That’s why it was not dangerous to use these products.
Nowadays it is necessary to take into account that sportspeople and bodybuilders apply very enhanced measures that may have negative impact on health. Administration of high dosages normally causes dangerous irreversible undesirable results. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger is against administration of steroids for athletic needs. Dosages that were taken by the celebrated bodybuilder were lower by 20 times than those applied by current bodybuilders. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger cooperated with International Federation of Bodybuilders against application of doping products in professional bodybuilding.

Non-clinical usage of HGH is dangerous

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been initially developed for therapeutic purposes. This medication is recommended to treat kids with growth disorders and adults that suffer from deficiency of growth hormone and associated health problems. But this product is frequently abused. A lot of weightlifters and other athletes apply this medicine for athletic needs. Under laws of certain countries, including the USA, purchase and intake of this product for non-medical needs are claimed to be illicit.
Although this product is illicit without any prescription, it is not difficult to obtain it. HGH is widely available at online drug stored. Furthermore, steroid dealers sell this drug. Since it doesn’t cost much, many sportspersons have possibility to buy it.
Those that take HGH illegally abuse also other preparations. They are not limited only by illegal usage of this medicine. Which medications are also abused by consumers of HGH?
Some specialists decided to conduct a study connected with illicit administration of HGH. They enrolled 230 weightlifters aged 18-40 into the research. The experts could learn that the most of these weightlifters administered not only HGH but also anabolic-androgenic steroids and insulin-like growth factor-1. Furthermore, many of them applied recreational drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
Which dangers are faced by those who take increased doses of HGH long period of time? Unfortunately, undesirable results resulted from increased doses of this product are not studied sufficiently because physicians usually don’t prescribe high measures.  Enhanced dosages are commonly administered by those who take this drug for performance-enhancing effects. But it is known that administration of high dosages during long period of time may result in severe negative consequences. This drug may negatively influence on various systems, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. It is necessary to be very cautious because increased measures of this medicine are linked even with cancer.

Single dosage of dexamethasone used during tonsillectomies may lead to post-op bleeding

More and more kids are subjected to tonsillectomies. The number of operations in kids younger than 15 years old has increased substantially.
After tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy children may experience vomiting and nausea. Thus, health care providers indicate using corticosteroids during surgeries in order to lower these post-operation negative results.
Unfortunately, while corticosteroids minimize risks/severity linked with nausea and vomiting, they are associated with some other dangers. They may lead to bleeding during and after tonsillectomies. Some studies have manifested that the number of complications after tonsillectomies has increased during several last years. Since number of tonsillectomies becomes higher, complications occur more often too.
Several scientists decided to determine whether bleeding occurs after tonsillectomies on account of corticosteroids. They attempted to find out whether there is any substantial difference in occurring of bleeding between kids who apply the corticosteroid dexamethasone during tonsillectomies and those that don’t receive this remedy. So, the scientists enrolled more than 300 kids in the research.
Results of the research have showed that bleeding of the levels I and II are enhanced by 5% in those who use a single dosage of dexamethasone during tonsillectomy.
Thus, corticosteroids don’t maximize the risk linked with post-operation bleeding significantly. However doctors doubt about safety of corticosteroids used during tonsillectomies, they don’t increase severe bleeding events obviously.

Teenagers should know that steroids affect brain

Leslie Henderson worries about teenagers. She is troubled because numerous adolescents use anabolic steroids which may be dangerous for them. These drugs may make adolescents aggressive. Moreover, steroids may affect various systems of users. According to Leslie Henderson, the most dangerous aspect related to usage of these medicines by adolescents is following: these preparations influence on the brain negatively. They affect not only functions of the brain; they also change the way it works.
Anabolic steroids have been elaborated in order to treat several health disorders. These products are able to induce development of secondary male characteristics in males with delayed puberty. They have ability to prevent muscle wasting in persons that suffer from HIV/AIDS and other diseases. But these preparations are also widely abused. They are used for increase of muscle mass and strength. When doctors recommend applying steroids to cure certain health problems, they indicate relatively decreased dosages which don’t produce grave adverse results. When these drugs are administered for performance-enhancing effects, measures are increased. But it is important to know that high dosages may cause serious undesirable reactions.
Non-therapeutic application of steroids is very dangerous for adolescents. Their systems have not been yet developed. That’s why these products may cause irreversible changes in them. Steroids may destroy their physical as well psychological health of adolescents. As a result, adverse results of steroids are manifested in them not only during adolescence but also when they grow up. If adult individuals abuse steroids, they usually don’t suffer from such prolonged grave undesirable effects, as teenagers experience. That’s why Leslie Henderson and other experts confirm that it is necessary to warn teenagers about negative influence of steroids on them. They should know about all probable dangers. If teenagers know about dangerous side consequences of steroids, they will probably discontinue using these medications for improvement of appearance and performance.

Scientists find new treatment strategies which could be useful in case of obesity

A new research has demonstrated that glucocorticosteroids promote developing fat deposits. These substances have direct influence on androgen receptors that are responsible for decrease body fat levels.
This study is especially precious in our era, when a lot of individuals suffer from obesity. According to affirmations of several scientists, it is necessary to reduce amount of glucocorticosteroids in order to prevent or cure obesity.
When specialists conducted this research, they had the following goal: they attempted to comprehend ways, causes and stages of development of fat deposits. Basing upon results of the study, the specialists have affirmed that androgen receptors should be activated in order to reduce fat accumulation. So, obesity could be cured even at the early stages of development.
The androgen testosterone binds itself to androgen receptors. Thus, androgen receptors become able to control creation of muscle mass, increase lean muscles, etc.
According to the researchers, glucocorticosteroids lower activity of androgen receptors. So, they become ineffective to control creation of muscle mass and decrease of fat accumulation. That’s why fat deposits increase especially in abdominal area.
The scientists say that this study is capable to promote elaborating new ways to cure and prevent obesity. The new methods will be related to glucocorticosteroids and androgen receptors.

British people are not allowed to purchase steroids per internet

British citizens are not allowed to order steroids at online drug stores. Importation of steroids into the UK is claimed to be illegal under a new amendment to the steroid law. Those that live in the UK and import steroids into the country are punished. But Britons may freely buy, possess and administer steroids.
According to the “personal custody”, those who arrived to London for the 2012 Olympics were allowed to import steroids for personal administration. It was not claimed to be illegal under British laws. Nevertheless, those that live inside the UK don’t have any right to purchase steroids at online pharmacies and import them from other countries to the UK.
Earlier British citizens were allowed to acquire steroids from outside the country. The amendment was presented by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) in order to protect health of steroid users. But could the amendment do it?
Numerous underground labs produce anabolic steroids inside the UK. They prosper because of the amendment. But it is important to consider that many underground labs manufacture counterfeit steroids. So, British citizens have to acquire steroids of low quality because it is banned to import steroids that are produced outside the country by safe pharmaceutical companies.
The government informed Needle-Syringe Program (NSP) workers that they would have to work more. It was claimed that the amendment would raise the number of steroid users.
Actually, the amendment is likely to influence on health of steroid users negatively. Steroid-using sportspersons and bodybuilders may get serious side results because they switch from quality steroids produced by trustworthy pharmaceutical companies to worse medicines produced by underground labs located in the UK.

Feds: desire to be muscular causes addiction

Federal prosecutors don’t possess sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids, however they pursue those who produce, administer and/or distribute these drugs. They don’t read scientific literature about these drugs. The government utilizes information that is presented in Wikipedia. However feds speak about unwanted results of steroids, they don’t know about these aspects sufficiently. Citing statements about steroids written in Wikipedia, they punish users/manufacturers/distributors of these medications, affirming that these medications represent evil.
Some important questions appear here: Is it fair to base upon statements presented in Wikipedia in such situations? Are these statements true? Aren’t they exposed to manipulations? Aren’t they mixed with personal opinions of contributors?
Maurice Hall, the associate professor of communication and culture at Villanova University, claims that it is not reasonable to base completely upon statements written in Wikipedia. He says that Wikipedia serves an excellent guide for footnotes. But statements presented in Wikipedia may be not true completely.
For example, when John Isaac Hudelson was sentenced to jail, federal prosecutors based their conclusions connected with illegal deals of this person upon statements cited from Wikipedia. Feds claimed that Hudelson would be sentenced 47-54 months in prison because he took and distributed steroids. Stephen Greubel, the defense attorney for Hudelson, confirmed that 47-54 months in prison were too much for his client. He claimed that Hudelson distributed steroids, products which differed from such drugs, as amphetamine, methamphetamine, codeine, morphine, etc. The defense attorney for Hudelson noticed that steroids didn’t cause addiction.
Feds noted that John Isaac Hudelson manufactured, took and distributed steroids to his friends. They affirmed that while steroids didn’t cause addiction, desire to be muscular could be addictive. Furthermore, they added that steroids could lead to serious adverse results. All affirmations of feds were based upon those presented in Wikipedia.
Ultimately, the government sent Isaac John Hudelson to 37 months in jail.

Methods to use steroids and remain undetectable

Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle have written a book on administration of EPO and anabolic steroids. Recommendations presented in the book can serve as a proof that the cyclist Lance Armstrong applied forbidden medicines. The book has the following title: “The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at all Costs”. The book contains tips linked with administration of EPO and steroids in cycling and ways to avoid detection. It demonstrates that drug testing is not efficient in this sport.
Tyler Hamilton affirms that sportspersons can take steroids without being detected. He notices that the WADA doesn’t have any possibility to win. Hamilton describes weakness of the WADA in testing athletes for prohibited preparations.
According to Hamilton, it is easy to avoid detection while applying EPO. It is necessary to apply the procedure “microdosing”. What does it actually mean? Athletes should not introduce 2,000 Units of EPO subcutaneously every 3-4 days. They should inject 400-500 Units of EPO each 3rd or 4th night into veins. This method is named “microdosing”. Utilizing this way of administration, sportspeople can avoid detection without any significant effort.
Since microdosing is a suitable method to avoid detection while administering EPO, this way must be proper in case of steroid use as well. So, Tyler Hamilton supposes that cyclists and other athletes can avoid detection while using anabolic steroids. He provides tips related to this issue in details in the book.  Hamilton explains how it is possible to hit tests of anti-doping system.
In fact, it is unlikely that guidelines presented in Tyler’s book will change nature of cycling. While elaboration of the biological passport by anti-doping agencies can’t stop doping, introduction of microdosing into intake of EPO doesn’t represent the new beginning of doping in cycling. Recommendations of Hamilton may modify only the essence of doping in this sport. Intake of doping products is a part of cycling. Let notice the truth. Like there is no Santa Claus, there is no clean sport at the high level.

Classification of steroids

There are three groups of steroids: corticosteroids, estrogens and progestogens, and anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Nature of corticosteroids is similar to that of hormones produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids may be in form of creams, ointment, inhalation medications, etc. They are indicated in case of inflammations, allergy, dysfunctions of respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal and other systems.
Estrogens and progestogens are female sex hormones. These hormones promote developing female secondary characteristics. Birth control tablets contain these compounds.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are medications which are also widely used in medicine. They are able to treat several types of breast cancer, testicular cancer, anemia, etc. These preparations are frequently recommended to get better and faster recovery after several surgeries. Burn victims, patients with HIV/AIDS administer anabolic-androgenic steroids in order to avoid muscle wasting. Certain steroids are also prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis. These drugs are also prescribed in case of infertility.
Furthermore, anabolic-androgenic steroids are used for athletic needs. These preparations can stimulate muscle growth and promote enhancing energy. That’s why a lot of athletes and bodybuilders take them for performance-enhancing effects. Several anabolic-androgenic steroids can also burn fat, making muscles hard.
Intake of anabolic-androgenic steroids for non-medical purposes is illegal under laws of certain countries. Those who manufacture, distribute, purchase and administer these drugs illegally may be sentenced to jail and/or fines. These drugs belong to illegal substances in certain countries because they may lead to various undesirable consequences. While several unwanted reactions are mild and disappear after discontinuation of usage, others are dangerous and even irreversible. Those that desire to obtain positive effects, applying steroids for clinical needs, should apply these preparations under recommendations of physicians.

Anna Watson made correct decision

When it is mentioned about cheerleaders, we imagine active and slim women. But we have to realize that sometimes the reality differs from our imagination. The cheerleader Anna Watson is an example in this case. She has great muscles. But she is very beautiful.
A fitness modeling agency offered her a $75000 contract. But she didn’t agree to obtain it. Actually, it is surprisingly because numerous ladies want to obtain such contracts. But she didn’t want to get it because she had to take steroids for this purpose.
When Anna Watson began to study at Hawaii Pacific University, she started weight lifting. The lady trained hardly and consumed about 3000 calorie per day. Ultimately she was able to lift 230 pounds. But her weight was not enough to get a modeling fitness contract. However she consumed much protein, she could not get needed pounds.
A modeling agent said that the steroid Anavar could help her to enhance weight. Anna Watson needed to add 50 pounds in order to get the contract. So, she began to take Anavar in order to add body mass. She was eating “forever”, even if she wasn’t’ hungry. Despites of her efforts, nutrition regimen and administration of Anavar, she was not able to add 50 pounds. She added just 10 pounds.
Anna Watson is a religious person. She belongs to a local church. Ultimately, she made a decision to ask a weight lifting champion for advice. Hugh Kirby that is also a member of the church has recommended her to be far from application of steroids. He mentioned that these drugs could lead to different negative reactions. This man also noted that steroids could cause infertility. Thus, Hugh Kirby confirmed that it would be better to refuse the contract instead of getting health troubles, especially infertility.
So, Anna Watson didn’t agree to get the contract. But she decided not to leave her trainings. She desires to become a personal trainer.
Actually, Anna Watson made a proper decision. It is reasonable to keep female features without a modeling contract instead of having the contract and experiencing virilizing effects on account of steroid use.

It is necessary to punish steroid dealers

However it is illegal to sell anabolic steroids in certain countries, several steroid dealers are not punished appropriately. For example, lately two individuals that sold steroids illegally didn’t go to jail. They were sentenced just to work certain hours. Although these persons advertised and sold steroids per internet, they avoided imprisonment successfully. These individuals sold drugs that could destroy health of users. That’s why they had to be punished more harshly.
A lot of customers of steroids don’t know anything about dangers connected with them. They don’t know that administration of steroids may cause some health problems. It is necessary to take into account that certain steroids are aromatizable. It means that they may turn into estrogen, enhancing levels of this hormone. As a result, male users of such steroids may experience gynecomastia, abnormal fat distribution, water retention, etc. Undoubtedly, gynecomastia is very unpleasant effect for males. Sometimes it can’t be cured with medications. Thus, it may require an operation.
Some steroids are dangerous for women. They may lead to effects of maculinization in them. So, certain women that use androgenic steroids have deep voice, excessive hair growth on the body, baldness, menstrual problems, infertility, etc.
A lot of steroids may influence on liver negatively. They may lead to liver diseases. If anyone has had liver problems before intake of steroids, these preparations may lead to severer complications.
Nevertheless, nobody can doubt about benefits which can be acquired owing to intake of steroids. These products promote developing new muscle tissues. They also increase existing muscles. Furthermore, these products help to add strength. Certain steroids promote fat loss, making muscle more distinctive.
However possible positive effects of steroids are great, it is necessary to consider possible side consequences. It is stated that steroids may cause depression and uncontrolled aggressiveness. Thus, some consumers of these products commit various crimes. While certain users may commit suicides, others violate, murder other individuals.
Steroids may cause also other negative effects which are not listed in the article. People should know what they take. Those who distribute these medicines illegally should be sentenced appropriately.

Steroid use is dangerous in football

A lot of articles note about intake of steroids in baseball. Sportswriters and reporters describe steroid scandals which occur in this sport. It is often discussed about steroid era in baseball. MLB players are required to submit to many drug tests. It seems that each person interested in sports demonizes baseball players for application of performance-enhancing drugs. Do only baseball players administer steroids and other related products? What do you believe about football players? Do they dope? Why do we demonize only baseball players for usage of banned medications?
Application of doping products is widespread among football players. Since 1960s intake of performance-enhancing drugs plays a significant role in this sport. It is impossible to imagine football without usage of steroids and other related medications.
Strength and size are important features in football. Certain persons believe that football players possess great strength just because of hard trainings and suitable diets. But it is a wrong opinion. A lot of football players administer forbidden substances in order to add strength and enhance muscle size.
As you see, usage of forbidden preparations is widespread in football. Nevertheless, baseball players are more harshly blamed for usage of steroids and other related medicines. Such baseball players, as Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds were subjected to public shame because of steroid use. But such football players, as Lyle Alzado, Shawne Merriman, Chris Cooper and Thomas Romanowski, also administered forbidden preparations. Nonetheless, they were not so widely blamed, as dopers in baseball.
Furthermore, it is necessary to take in consideration that usage of steroids is related to more risks in football.
It is confirmed that football is unlikely to be cleaned from doping.

Teenagers get health problems because of steroid use

Adolescents’ addiction to anabolic steroids becomes a significant problem today. Why do teenagers use these drugs? They do it in order to increase their muscles, lower fat deposits and make muscles hard. They desire to make their bodies more attractive. In fact, teenagers take these remedies because they want to look like models, sports stars and heroes. Since teenagers want to be celebrated so, as well-known athletes are, they put efforts to improve their physique and performance with anabolic steroids.
But teens don’t take into account certain important aspects under this circumstance. Firstly, professional sportspeople and bodybuilders ask specialists for directions. So, physicians indicate how they should use steroids. That’s why usage of anabolic steroids by celebrated athletes is relatively safe. As for adolescents, they don’t know what they take; they don’t know how steroids should be used. Secondly, the process of development is not over in adolescents. That’s why steroids may be dangerous for them. Anabolic steroids may destroy functions of reproductive, cardiovascular and other systems in adolescents.
Unluckily, many teenagers take anabolic steroids. Some surveys of the Michigan University show that the number of steroid users in high schools continues to grow.
Moreover, it is not a problem to purchase these products. High schools students obtain steroids without essential efforts.
As a result, some teenagers become addicted to steroids. While several teenagers try to cease applying these medicines, they can’t do it. Actually, it is quite difficult to escape from this addiction. Addicted steroid users can’t stop administering these drugs without help of high-qualified specialists. They should stay in special centers of rehabilitation where well-trained experts help them to get rid of the addiction.
It is important to educate teenagers about dangers connected with anabolic steroids. Teenagers must know not just about positive effects of these medicines. They should be taught also about side consequences of these products. If schoolchildren and high school students are not informed about disadvantages of steroids, they will apply these medicines. Finally, their systems will be damaged. If the society doesn’t care about teens, they will get numerous health troubles.