Lance Armstrong’s doping case displays that athletes avoid detection successfully

Lance Armstrong was denying doping for years. However he was accused of administering prohibited drugs numerous times, he continued to claim that he never took prohibited medicines. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he cheated about doping. But ultimately, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to applying EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
Although a lot of athletes applied performance-enhancing drugs and avoided detection successfully, there was anything uncommon in the doping case of the legendary American cyclist. The American cyclist achieved great success in sports. He obtained 7 Tour de France titles. He got also certain other awards. Lance Armstrong obtained worldwide success. However he submitted to many drug tests, he never tested positive for any prohibited substance.
Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsperson who has doped. Sportspersons have applied banned preparations during past years. They continue to use steroids and other related drugs nowadays. And professional athletes will apply them in future. Usage of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is spread in professional sports. Almost each athlete administers forbidden medications. While some athletes test positive for prohibited medicines and get suspensions, others are not caught.
As for the attitude to Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Thousands individuals got great anger, when the legendary cyclist admitted to applying EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. A lot of persons believed in him. They thought that the legendary American cyclist competed “cleanly”. That’s why their disappointment was significant.
And what do you think about “clean” sports? Anti-doping agencies should ponder over this issue. While anti-doping officials state that they have sophisticated tests to combat doping in sports, a lot of sportspersons apply steroids and/or other related drugs and avoid detection.
While the legendary cyclist has admitted to administering banned products, anti-doping agencies should acknowledge that their policies are inappropriate.

Przemyslaw Saleta believes that steroids shouldn’t be prohibited in professional sports

Przemyslaw Saleta’s opinion about Lance Armstrong’s steroid use differs from that of many persons. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the American cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta notes that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost every professional sportsperson. The 7-time Tour de France winner has taken banned drugs and cheated about his doping. Nothing is surprising. Almost every athlete applied anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
While many athletes that use forbidden medications are caught by anti-doping officials and sentenced to suspensions, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited preparation. He was not caught, despites of having been subjected to thousands drug tests. Of course, It goes without saying that Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsperson who has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! They are sponsored by the state. The state provides money enough to obtain such medicines that are undetectable. Thus, numerous Chinese athletes apply doping products without being detected. It becomes obvious that sportspersons that have much money may administer doping products and remain undetectable. Lance Armstrong tuned out to be only one of such sportspersons.
Przemyslaw Saleta has an unusual proposal. He thinks that anabolic steroids and other related medicines should be legalized in professional sports. According to this athlete, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are applied by adults that possess sufficient information about methods to consume them properly. Przemyslaw Saleta considers that administration of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs by sportspersons should be monitored by physicians. Thus, sportspersons are likely to prevent serious undesirable reactions.
Moreover, Przemyslaw Saleta thinks that steroids and other related medications are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where athletes have to endure very extreme conditions while training and competing. So, anabolic steroids and other related products help cyclists to keep health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without anabolic steroids and other doping products.
But Przemyslaw Saleta warns that anabolic steroids and other related drugs should be prohibited in amateur sports. Moreover, young sportspersons must not be also permitted to take these preparations because they may cause significant harm in them. Teenagers must not apply such preparations because they may get severe undesirable effects.
Nonetheless, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that it is wrong to think that steroids and other doping products represent the key to success. According to him, success is a result of hard working.

Illegal distribution and administration of performance-enhancing drugs

Manufacturers of medicines are inclined to illegal activities. Many pharmacies manufacture and sell fake medicines. As a result, consumers don’t acquire desired benefits. Moreover, counterfeit products may cause serious unusual negative results in users. In addition to these illegal operations, drug manufacturers also sell prescription medicines illegally. Steroids, HGH, painkillers and other medications are offered for sale without any prescription. Thus, many persons take these medicines for non-medical purposes. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products are widely used for athletic purposes. Athletes and bodybuilders obtain and use these medications in order to enhance muscle mass and add endurance. Many persons desire to be more muscular and combat fatigue during trainings and competitions. That’s why they choose to use anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products. Some other persons try to look nicer. Thus, they take some prescription medicines for anti-aging needs.
Steroids, HGH and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely sold at online store. Several companies even hire corrupt physicians that supply customers with proper prescriptions. These physicians provide prescriptions without needed examination of clients and even without seeing them. Acquiring prescriptions, thousands persons buy steroids and other related products and administer them for non-medical purposes.
However sale and intake of steroids for non-therapeutic needs are banned under laws of numerous countries, a lot of companies avoid punishment successfully. While several pharmacies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions related to medicines, they are rarely punished properly. Furthermore, they continue to produce and distribute steroids illegally.
Another problem linked with illegal manufacture and distribution of anabolic steroids and other related preparations is following: some companies produce preparations in unsterile conditions. So, persons that use such products may be contaminated with several diseases. Sometimes contamination with a dangerous illness may be fatal for certain consumers. The meningitis outbreak that has recently occurred in the USA is widely discussed around the world. 39 persons died because they administered tainted steroid injections. Thus, proper officials should monitor manufacture of drugs. If safety is not at the top level, health of users is in a great danger.

It would be better, if NECC would have been closed in 2003

In 2003 the FDA planned to close the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that lately caused the meningitis outbreak in several states of America. The NECC manufactured contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. More than 400 individuals who used the tainted steroid injections got fungal meningitis. This disease turned out to be fatal for 39 persons.
According to a recent report written by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report presented many cases linked with the NECC that should have been shut down by the FDA earlier.
The FDA stated in 2003 that the NECC should not have produced drugs till improving of the situation. But finally the FDA didn’t prohibit manufacture of medicines at the NECC. Since the NECC was claimed to be a pharmacy, it should have been ruled by Massachusetts officials. Thus, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to improve the situation. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t prohibit manufacture of medications at once. The company continued to manufacture drugs. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the pharmacy, received reprimand.
Furthermore, the Massachusetts pharmacy was accused of certain illegal operations. The company acted inappropriately under its license. Being a pharmacy, the NECC acted as a manufacturer and sent thousands doses of preparations to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 certain individuals got unusual adverse results after they had administered bethamethasone injections manufactured by the Massachusetts pharmacy.
Later several individuals that got methylprednisolone acetate injections produced by the Massachusetts pharmacy were sickened with bacterial meningitis. Since these persons received complete recovery because of treatment with antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The NECC was not sanctioned for the tainted medicines.
These and even several other cases display that the Massachusetts company should have punished earlier. The pharmacy should have been shut down for its illicit and inappropriate operations. But the Compounding Center was never sentenced to any severe penalties. As a result, the company continued to produce preparations which were dangerous for consumers’ health. Ultimately, the meningitis outbreak caused by tainted injections of the Massachusetts pharmacy spread to certain states and sickened many individuals. If the pharmacy had been closed earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have taken place.

Tennessee health officials are praised for decisive actions

The meningitis outbreak resulted from contaminated steroid injections could have been prevented. But since the FDA didn’t utilize its authority for this goal suitably, more than 500 persons were contaminated with this illness and 39 recipients of the steroids died.
Tennessee officials showed competence under these circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their decisive actions.
It was reported that numerous individuals that had received epidural steroid injections manufactured by the NECC suffered from complications. When Tennessee health officials found out about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to discontinue using medications produced by the compounding center from Massachusetts. Furthermore, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were quick and definite. They acted with no doubts and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve conditions of those that sickened.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t acted so rapidly and competently, more individuals would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have occurred.
As for the FDA, it showed incompetence. It didn’t utilize its authority decisively in order to improve the situation. Then it tried to justify its negligence, saying that its power was not cleared and established enough to interfere in such large-scale compounding pharmacies, as the NECC. But the FDA’s excuse was not accepted.
Tennessee health officials  deserve to receive a gold medal for their efforts.
Although some individuals think that they could avoid contamination, warnings about risks continue to exist. A lot of individuals are still at the hospital. Others are visited by health officials. If any adverse effects occur at injection sites of those who have administered the tainted steroids, they should contact doctors immediately.

Manny Pacquiao succeeds because of God’s help and workouts

Every Filipino knows and loves the professional fighter Manny Pacquiao. This fighter represents own country successfully. Thus, Filipinos are proud of him. This sportsman is devoted to his boxing career. Manny Pacquiao is considered to be a national sports hero and an international star. The fighter is known around the world.
It is necessary to note that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not only for his success in fighting. While some Filipinos claim that they are not interested in fighting at all, they note that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not surprisingly. Manny Pacquiao is a very kind and unselfish person. Some persons notice that he is modest and proud at the same time. While he proudly represents his country in rings, he serves other persons. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This person is a public servant. It is important to notice that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He desires to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has bitter experience. His life has not been always easy. This person has suffered from many difficulties like other people of the third world. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been young. So, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has gone through poverty. He knows what other Filipinos experience and how they feel. That’s why being a civil servant, Manny Pacquiao puts efforts in order to improve his people’s life.
The boxer is also a religious individual. He studies the Bible day by day. His deeds display that he believes in God.
 There is just one aspect that causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is accused of steroid use. A lot of individuals suppose that physical changes in this fighter point at doping. But Manny Pacquiao says that he has never taken steroids. His strength coach Ariza says that the fighter succeeds because of new training methods elaborated by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist who has introduced new training regimen which has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao notices that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He makes it clear that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never administered any illegal medicines. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the downfall of Lance Armstrong. He notes that he doesn’t want to succeed with the help of prohibited substances because such methods can ruin his good reputation.

NECC manufactured contaminated drugs

It is widely reported about the meningitis outbreak that has happened in some states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections caused fungal meningitis in more than 500 persons. The contamination turned out to be tragic for 39 patients: they died. The majority of deaths occurred in Tennessee.
It was said that contaminated steroid injections had been manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which is located in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the pharmacy in order to determine what caused contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was affirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were indeed produced by this compounding pharmacy.
The FDA told the Associated Press that it was evident that manufacture of drugs was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA noted that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were just some problems at the compounding center. The equipment applied for preparing of solution for injections was unsterile.
Furthermore, the FDA stated that there were some other contaminants. Several bacterial contaminants were found at the NECC. Although these contaminants were not real pathogens, they were able to cause infection as well. These bacterial contaminants were found in such products, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any situations reported about contamination resulted from usage of these medications. But it was claimed that these medications could also cause contamination. However the bacterial contaminants were anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in medicines. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the pharmacy and confirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were prepared in improper conditions.
The situation made it clear that new laws on pharmacies should be implemented. Contamination should be avoided. Otherwise, public health is in danger in the USA.

Barry Larkin: there is no place for steroid users in Hall of Fame

The retired baseball player Barry Larkin notes about his negative attitude to athletes who have ever administered anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden preparations. He considers that such baseball players that have ever been associated with performance-enhancing drugs must not be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be in the Hall of Fame is the highest honor that is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been introduced in the Hall of Fame last year. He considers that steroid users should not obtain the greatest honor. They should see that they have made a serious mistake, when they have made a decision to apply steroids and/or other related medications. Their decision means that they should be kept out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin is one of  the most successful baseball players. He has won some awards, while playing baseball professionally.
Barry Larkin also notes about Pete Rose that is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This player has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been suspended from professional baseball for the whole life. So, he doesn’t have any possibility to enter the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin considers that those who have ever applied prohibited drugs should get similar sanction. They must not be introduced into the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t plan to blame those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make rash conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin specifies that no any athlete should be blamed, if his guilt has not been proven. He is considered to be innocent until it will be evident that he has actually applied steroids and/or other related drugs.
Barry Larkin also takes part in teaching young athletes about risks associated with usage of steroids. He has formed a charity foundation which has been called after his name. Thus, the retired baseball player puts great efforts in order to make baseball clean. He urges young athletes not to take anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Barry Larkin desires to see baseball drug-free.

Do Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa deserve to be in Hall of Fame?

Several members of the Baseball Hall of Fame believe that users of steroids must never enter their club. They allege that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens should be kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very pleased that these persons didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to enter the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is fair. They assert that otherwise our kids get confused. They will believe that they are permitted to use steroids and whatever they desire and remain unpunished. Thus, it would be a bad example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and some others who belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this opinion. They even note about cycling, as a good example to follow.
What happened actually in the world of cycling? The famous American cyclist was accused of applying prohibited medications. As a result, he forfeited his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time ban.
So, some Hall of Famers suggest that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players who are found guilty of doping should be banned from this sport entirely. Record books must not contain information about success of those that have been caught administering prohibited substances. Those that have lied should be punished appropriately.
Nonetheless, not every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has this opinion. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He notes that these baseball players should be elected for the Hall of Fame. These individuals are stars in baseball. No one could prove that they have actually applied doping products. Since there is no any proof, suspicions cost nothing.
Under rules linked with voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have amazing abilities and those that have contributed to their teams obviously should be elected for the Hall of Fame.  No one doubts that Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made significant contributions to their teams. That’s why they should enter the Hall of Fame.

Angel “Memo” Hernandez invented methods to add muscles legally

Any fan noted that the body of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been changed significantly. What led to such essential changes in the athlete?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is connected with the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, many individuals suspect that the boxer’s muscles have been increased because of steroids and/or other related preparations. Angel “Memo” Hernandez is the strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This man was connected with the BALCO scandal. As it was learnt, this individual supplied numerous top sportspersons with steroids and other related medicines. He provided information about certain sportspersons that obtained forbidden drugs from him.
Finding out that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a distributor of steroids, many individuals suppose that he provides performance-enhancing drugs to Juan Manuel Marquez. Some suspicions and even accusations were expressed by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach claimed that it would be well to subject the both fighters Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to testing before the match.
In fact, Freddie Roach didn’t have any proof. He focused just on enhanced muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Manny Pacquiao’s trainer affirmed that he didn’t mean anything serious. He said that he was just joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez noted that he was not only a coach. Since he is a scientist, he knows a lot of things. He knows the best ways to acquire muscle mass and add strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez says that he knows the methods to do it legally. No any illegal substance is included in his methods. But he refuses to disclose his methods. The coach says that this is a secret.
As for Juan Manuel Marquez, he claimed that he never administered any banned product. He underlined that it was not drugs which caused his dramatic transformation. Furthermore, he specified that weight was not the most important factor while fighting. According to him, a fighter should possess intelligence, speed and strength in order to win.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was subjected to testing for prohibited substances before the fight. Such tests are commonly conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after fights.

Pete Rose thinks that once he will enter Hall of Fame

The former MLB player Pete Rose is a clever person. He sees own faults and don’t blame others for his problems. He is an example for other baseball players that have been dishonored for steroid use or other mistakes.
When it comes to Pete Rose, he was never linked to anabolic steroids. This sportsman had great success while playing professional baseball. He obtained 3 World Series rings, a MVP award, 3 batting titles, 2 Gold Gloves, etc. Although Pete Rose didn’t use steroids and other banned medications, he was found guilty of another mistake. This sportsperson gambled on baseball games. As a result, he was suspended from the Hall of Fame permanently.
Pete Rose hopes that the decision will be changed and he will be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Being in Cooperstown, Pete Rose’s wife was full of anger. She and her husband, a former great baseball player, had to watch Hall of Fame festivities like ordinary individuals. While Pete Rose’s wife was very disappointed, the former professional baseball player seemed not to have the same feelings.
Pete Rose affirms that he has patience. He will continue to wait until he gets the second chance. The sportsman promises that he will never gamble on games again. He notes that the second chance will be enough for him to show that he is a trustworthy person. He will not need to obtain the 3rd chance.
Pete Rose puts efforts to urge his wife that he is not in the Hall of Fame due to own mistake. He says that they shouldn’t demonize others. He is guilty. That’s why he is suspended.
Pete Rose acknowledges that he is like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and other sportspersons connected with the steroid era. Pete Rose affirms that Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are amazing baseball players that should be in the Hall of Fame. He notices that Roger Clemens hasn’t entered the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions. This sportsman hasn’t failed any drug test. You haven’t seen Roger Clemens having anabolic steroids and needles in his hand. That’s why you don’t have any right to claim that he has administered these drugs. Thus, it is not fair to blame and punish the baseball player while lacking proof.

Rich guys never lose

Does money leads to happiness? Undoubtedly, it doesn’t. But money has great power. However it can’t make you happy, it can help to avoid prison in certain situations. Let review the cases against Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Someone has probably thought that these individuals will lose. But you should remember that rich guys don’t lose. Since they have money, they have a lot of chances to win.
Barry Bonds was charged with lying to a grand jury. He affirmed under the oath that he had never administered any forbidden remedies. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating became obvious and he would go to prison. But remember: this sportsman has much money. Although he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he was sentenced just to house arrest and community service. Furthermore, he appealed even this light sentencing.
Roger Clemens, another athlete, was charged with lying under oath too. He claimed that he had never administered any forbidden products. Ultimately, the athlete was cleared of all charges. He didn’t lose too.
These cases show power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have engaged the most experienced defense attorneys. Of course, you need much money in order to engage the wisest defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could employ Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. So, it is not surprisingly that feds have lost under these circumstances.
Federal prosecutors lost also in other situations. For example, let notice the case against the well-known American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
However the government spent much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Feds had only minor results in the cases connected with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
So, if you are a professional athlete, you may apply anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid imprisonment. Otherwise, you will be discredited and sentenced to imprisonment.

Why do you fail to burn fat?

The New Year is considered to be a time to produce changes in life. Many individuals intend to do some things for improvement of physique since January. January is time for new beginnings. Many individuals start administering weight loss agents since January. They want to lose extra fat since the New Year. The New Year is time of certain new beginnings for sportspersons and bodybuilders as well. Numerous sportspersons and bodybuilder begin to apply cycles with anabolic steroids in January. So, since the New Year several individuals want to burn fat, others want to acquire muscle mass and endurance. Certain other individuals want to reach several other goals related to their physical appearances.
It is naturally that numerous individuals desire to lose fat since the New Year. It is defined that a person usually gets 1-2 pounds since the Thanksgiving till the Christmas. As for those that are predisposed to obesity, they get up to 5 pounds of fat during the same period of time. Undoubtedly, it is impossible to say the same things about professional sportspersons and bodybuilders because they usually can control weight gains. They are guided by strict nutritional habits. That’s why they are unlikely to gain significant body fat, despites of holidays.
However many persons start doing something for improvement of physique, not everybody reaches his/her goals. Unluckily, a lot of persons that don’t belong to professional bodybuilders don’t achieve results related to fat loss. We don’t plan to discourage anyone but this is the reality. Why do numerous individuals fail to reach results connected with fat loss? A lot of persons take FDA-approved preparations for this need. But it is needed to notice that these medicines are not efficacious for weight loss. You should know that bodybuilders commonly don’t take FDA-approved weight loss drugs. Furthermore, ordinary individuals don’t possess knowledge about correct diets which would be suitable for fat loss. In addition to these aspects, it is necessary to perform several physical exercises in order to achieve obvious results.
That’s why it is a good idea to do own research related to efficient ways applied for weight loss. Don’t worry! You may find proper information on different sites. Learn what sportspeople and bodybuilders do and use for weight loss. This knowledge can help you to apply right ways and achieve obvious results.

Lance Armstrong admits to doping

An individual who didn’t want to be indentified has reported that Lance Armstrong is going to admit to administering forbidden medicines during an interview with the American media proprietor Oprah Winfrey. Is this a right decision of the celebrated cyclist? Points of view differ. Some persons believe that if the American cyclist admits to doping, his reputation will be restored. Others think that the admission will alter nothing. Some other individuals think that if Lance Armstrong does it, he will be probably sentenced to imprisonment.
It is known that Lance Armstrong denied taking steroids and other forbidden medications. He seemed to succeed till the USADA released a report on him. The USADA’s report provided doping evidence. As a result, the cyclist was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles. Moreover, his sponsors left him. In addition to these negative results, Lance Armstrong had to distance himself from the foundation Livestrong in order to prevent hurting it.
Will Lance Armstrong admit to taking prohibited substances? Which will be results?
Some experts affirm that prosecution will begin, if Lance Armstrong admits to doping. The cyclist has claimed under the oath that he never applied any banned medications. So, if he admits to doping, it means that he acknowledges that he has lied under the oath. As a result, he may go to jail. That’s why several experts claim that Lance Armstrong should continue denying doping.
But there are individuals who claim that the admission will change nothing. Millions of individuals with cancer that have survived with the help of Livestrong praise Lance Armstrong. The former cyclist is a hero for them. These individuals like him, regardless of whether he has doped or not. If even Lance Armstrong admits to taking prohibited drugs throughout his athletic career, these persons will continue to support him.
But there is also another opinion. If Lance Armstrong presents important information about intake of performance-enhancing drugs in the US Postal Service Cycling Team, his suspension from competitions may be reduced. Thus, Lance Armstrong will probably return to professional cycling.
It is unclear whether Lance Armstrong will really admit and which results will follow.

Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made him more prominent

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper which is very popular in the USA. Certain persons whose deeds have great impact on the society are chosen each year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is necessary to know that not just positive deeds are taken in consideration. Even deeds that have been influenced on the society negatively may promote receiving the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you understand, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. Although this scandal disgraced the celebrated American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The doping case had significant impact on the society. A lot of individuals discussed the situation related to his usage of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related medicines. Many individuals focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong really used doping products?”, Why has he lied?”, Which products have been administered by him?”, How could he avoid detection?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to describe positive actions of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper noticed about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps people with cancer to survive. The athlete also induced developing centers for studies linked with treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News mentioned also about achievements of the sportsman which were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong succeeded in cycling. He got many awards. Lance Armstrong won Tour de France 7 consecutive times.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t have negative influence on the celebrated cyclist. Although the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong escaped from this dreadful problem. Furthermore, he returned to professional cycling after his treatment and continued succeeding. While all positive actions of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping scandal did it. Of course, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A dossier on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was released by the USADA. Moreover, the cyclist’s sponsors left him after it was proven that he had doped. So, many individuals were convinced that the cyclist had applied forbidden medicines.
Texans praised Lance Armstrong, when he succeeded in sports. But when this sportsman crashed, they started to demonize him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they prefer to make several individuals heroes, they prefer to blame them too.

Many MMA fighters use marijuana

Dana White, the UFC president, suggests that many MMA fighters administer marijuana. This person is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping agencies try to eliminate administration of anabolic steroids and other doping products, the UFC president affirms that it is needed to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. The UFC president claims: “Forget about steroids!” He states that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other related drugs by MMA fighters.
It is known that those that are caught applying steroids and/or other related products receive suspensions. Which sanctions are for those who test positive for recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is the same.
Don’t you wonder how many fighters are caught using marijuana and/or other related drugs, if random testing for recreational drugs will be established in the UFC?
475 fighters have contracts with the UFC. It is suggested that if random testing is established, circa 80% of these fighters will test positive for these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be glad to sign a contract with the UFC in order to clean it from doping. They claim that the UFC should have the same anti-doping program like other sports organizations have. But the UFC president doesn’t want to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He underlines that the State Athletic Commission test fighters for prohibited substances. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from intake of prohibited drugs, according to the UFC president.
It becomes evident that the UFc president doesn’t desire to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced certain affirmations for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has said that any fighter should administer steroids under guidelines of his physician, if he has low testosterone levels. Sportspersons must acquire therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while administering several steroids. But it is possible to suggest that therapeutic use exemptions frequently serve as an excuse for doping. Numerous successful fighters have obtained therapeutic use exemptions and administer steroids while fighting. So, doping continues prospering in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eradicate usage of doping products and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The war on doping and smoking will influence on business negatively.

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.