Andy Reid’s son possessed steroids

Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, was found unconscious at his dormitory room. However Omar Elkhamra, the team physician of the Philadelphia Eagles, put efforts to revive him, the efforts of the physician turned out to be in vain. The county coroner claimed that this young person (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
Garrett Reid’s death was a real tragedy for the family of Andy Reid. Moreover, the case caused certain problems for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions related to steroid use. 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 identified by police. It was revealed that Garrett Reid possessed Nandrolone Phenylpropionate, Boldenone Undecylenate, Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate. Since these preparations were found at Garrett Reid’s dormitory room, certain suspicions arose. It was noted that the coach’s son probably provided these banned medicines to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. So, Garrett Reid’s death turned out to be a trouble for the total sport organization.
Some of 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 administration, it is more difficult to catch those who have taken these products. Thus, it is suspected that such products must have been applied by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
However suspicions are pronounced, nothing has been proven. It was not disclosed yet whether anabolic steroids were found in the body of Garrett Reid.
The NFL spokesman assured that he would report when it will be clear whether steroids found in Garrett Reid’s dormitory room were connected with Philadelphia Eagles.

Less than 1% of college athletes are caught violating anti-doping rules

A few college sportspersons are caught using forbidden medications. Does it mean that they don’t take doping products? Less than 1% of college football players have been caught violating anti-doping rules. They have tested positive for anabolic steroids and/or other doping products. Such situation must convince anti-doping agencies that they win in the fight against doping. But certain suspicions arise. It is believed that many college football players apply steroids and/or other related medicines but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions appear? Changes in physique of college football players cause controversial affirmations. Thus, changes in body mass of more than 61,000 college football players were lately analyzed by the Associated Press. Results showed that a lot of college football players enhanced their body mass in short period of time evidentially. More than 20 pounds were gained by over 4,500 college football players during a year. Moreover, near 100 individuals enhanced the body mass by over 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were obvious.
Some experts assure that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping officials. They affirm that anti-doping agencies shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests just because they have enhanced body weight obviously.
But other specialists have another point of view. Although they agree that it is impossible to affirm that certain football players have taken steroids and/or other related medications, basing only on changes in body mass, they note that the changes may be a factor which causes suspicions linked with intake of steroids. So, such persons that have enhanced body mass in short time should be subjected to steroid testing.
Some college football players that increased body mass significantly in short period of time were asked about their changes. The football players affirmed that they had never taken any prohibited products. They claimed that they reached such dramatic changes naturally. The college athletes noted that they had consumed much food for this purpose. So, they claimed that such significant results were achieved by them with the help of appropriate diets. According to them, it was not difficult to gain many pounds in short period of time.

Remedies to prevent hair loss while taking steroids

Anabolic steroids are widely applied in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. Numerous individuals administer these drugs in order to improve their health. These drugs are indicated for treatment of some diseases. Moreover, many sportspersons and bodybuilders use steroids in order to enhance muscle mass, get strength, restore exercise-damaged muscles, etc. But some individuals are not ready to assume certain risks related to these drugs. It is known that steroids may cause certain undesirable effects. One of adverse results of these preparations is hair loss. Thus, certain persons try to avoid application of steroids because they don’t want to experience this side reaction. Furthermore, several individuals have genetic predisposition to this problem. If they use certain steroids, they may face baldness.
Fortunately, several adverse effects of steroids may be prevented or at least reduced and cured. As for hair loss, there are certain products which can help to prevent this problem. There are also such drugs that are capable to promote re-growth of hair. Those that have to apply steroids may apply certain remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which drugs are useful for this need?
Since hair loss occurs because of enhanced levels of dihydrotestosterone, certain individuals use Propecia that blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best medicine for prevention of hair loss while applying anabolic steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by this medication may cause sexual problems.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse may be useful. The FDA has approved Rogaine for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be taken together with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse can prevent hair loss which may occur because of steroids. When it comes to 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. Nonetheless, it is affirmed by some experts that this product may be administered for re-growth of hair successfully.

Should steroids be demonized for kidney failure?

Anabolic steroids are frequently blamed for various diseases of users. Undoubtedly, these medications may lead to some undesirable reactions. Nevertheless, steroids are frequently blamed without any reason. It is affirmed frequently by the media that these drugs cause different health problems, crimes, deaths. But it is necessary to comprehend essence of these drugs and see when these medications should not be demonized.
Let analyze two cases. One of the cases is linked with the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another situation is linked with another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler experienced kidney dysfunctions. This person submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he used anabolic steroids, the media decided to demonize these medications for kidney dysfunctions of Flex Wheeler. In fact, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Undoubtedly, application of steroids contributed to the complications. But did the bodybuilder take anabolic steroids correctly? Did he follow reasonable instructions linked with doses and duration of usage? No, he didn’t. Flex Wheeler used too enhanced doses of steroids. Moreover, he applied these medications long period of time. In addition to these conditions, the former American bodybuilder took also other medications that had negative influence on his kidneys. So, anabolic steroids should not be blamed for Flex Wheeler’s disease.
As it has been already mentioned, another situation is related to the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. He died after a kidney transplant, being a young person. The media also chose to demonize anabolic steroids in this situation. It was affirmed that steroids caused kidney disorders in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that Luke Wood used not only steroids. He administered also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other products which influenced on the kidneys negatively. Thus, it is impossible to affirm that anabolic steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to many experts, if steroids are used appropriately, serious kidney dysfunctions don’t occur.

Mark McGwire will never be voted for Hall of Fame

Mark McGwire, an American baseball player and coach acknowledged that he had applied steroids and HGH.
There are many points of view that are connected with the baseball player’s admission. According to numerous persons, Mark McGwire admitted to administering banned medications because he desired to return to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, Mark McGwire stated lately that he made a mistake when he decided to take steroids. But the baseball player and coach noticed that he had used anabolic steroids not for enhancement of performance. Mark McGwire claimed that he had used anabolic steroids and HGH only for medical purposes.
It is interesting to notice that when Mark McGwire admitted to administering prohibited preparations, his fans and other individuals were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They were aware of it. Certain individuals revealed that Mark McGwire took steroids before he made the admission. A FBI informant said that the American baseball player had bought Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and used these products.
Another individual that reported about application of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He noted that he injected Mark McGwire with steroids. But the “godfather” of steroids in baseball was not the first individual who helped Mark McGwire to apply anabolic steroids. Jay, Mark’s brother, was the first person who injected the baseball player with anabolic steroids.
However Mark McGwire revealed that he had applied steroids, he said nothing about affirmations provided by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t disclose whether these statements were true or not.
Mark McGwire notices that he knows that he will never enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Moreover, the admitted steroid user says that he will never fight to be there. Mark McGwire has respect to all rules linked with baseball. He realizes that those that have ever taken forbidden drugs must not be elected for the Hall of Fame.

New England Compounding Center manufactured contaminated steroids

Over 500 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had applied Methylprednisolone injections produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Over 30 individuals died from this condition. Nobody must have doubted that the contamination turned out to be a great tragedy for several individuals and their families. Nevertheless, anti-doping organizations decided to benefit from the situation. What did they do? They started demonizing anabolic steroids. It was noticed by the media that anabolic steroids could cause the life-threatening illness fungal meningitis.
Lately the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to illicit manufacture of anabolic steroids. It learnt that anabolic steroids were produced by an underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office affirmed that they conducted the investigation in order to prevent contamination with fungal meningitis in future. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, if a person takes anabolic steroids produced in unsterile conditions, he/she has a risk to get fungal meningitis.
In fact, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office displayed own ignorance related to anabolic steroids and risks linked with contamination with fungal meningitis. One may get fungal meningitis, if he/she applies preparations that are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are administered 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 injected into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to face fungal meningitis while applying anabolic steroids. If you take anabolic steroids that are produced in unsterile conditions, you may face certain additional health problems. But you will never get contaminated with fungal meningitis while applying anabolic steroids for medical or even for athletic needs.  
So, the fungal meningitis outbreak resulted from intake of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be just a condition to blame anabolic steroids.  Note, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It belongs to corticosteroids.

Tammy Thomas realized that she acted wrongly, when she used THG

Tammy Thomas, a former American cyclist, took the steroid THG. As a result, she was banned from sports forever.
Tammy Thomas desired to take part in the 2004 Olympic Games. So, the cyclist decided to apply performance-enhancing drugs to increase her performance and make her dreams related to the Olympic Games real. But since she was caught administering forbidden medicines, she was not allowed to take part in the Olympics.
Tammy Thomas 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 application of anabolic steroids and getting of THG. While she was accused of lying to the Grand Jury, she provided certain arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
Tammy Thomas affirmed that she hadn’t applied any banned medicine. Actually, she said truth. At that time THG was not written on the list of forbidden products. It was considered to be just an unapproved new medication. THG was elaborated by the scientist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to many athletes, it was stated that Tammy Thomas obtained this product from Patrick Arnold. But the female cyclist denied this affirmation. Ultimately, she claimed that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
The arguments of Tammy Thomas were not accepted. She was given a home detection of 6 months and probation of 5 years.
The American cyclist repented completely. She acknowledged that she acted wrongly. So, she decided to alter her life. Being a religious woman, Tammy Thomas believes that God has certain plan linked with her life. She noticed that she would do anything in order to act so, as God whishes. She founded a fitness center and decided to help others to keep their health.

Mariusz Wach was caught using steroids

It was affirmed by the German newspaper Bild that Mariusz Wach, a polish boxer, failed drug testing. This person tested positive for anabolic steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this athlete and the Ukrainian boxer Vladimir Klichko.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he took anabolic steroids. Results of his B-sample are not known yet.
It is interesting to mention that the German newspaper Bild reported about the steroid positive of Mariusz Wach 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 properly. It lacks professionalism entirely.
What did Mariusz Wach state in order to defend himself? Actually, Mariusz Wach didn’t try to defend himself. The athlete just affirmed that he had never applied any steroids or other prohibited medicines knowingly. The sportsman even noted that he didn’t know what he really applied. Mariusz Wach cared just about workouts and suitable nutrition. As for supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. The polish boxer trusted his trainers wholly. He didn’t even ask which supplements were used by him. He decided to put the total responsibility linked 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 revealed the reality.
So, it is possible to suggest that Mariusz Wach has used a contaminated dietary supplement. As you probably know, it happens often that sportspersons administer nutrition supplements that turn out to contain steroidal compounds. So, troubles start.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample displays that he has taken prohibited substances, he will be probably banned for one year. He will also have to pay a fine.

18-year old boys should avoid using steroids for athletic purposes

You may come across numerous articles about risks linked with intake of steroids by 18-year old boys. It is frequently claimed that those that are under 21 years old must not administer steroids for athletic purposes. Administration of steroids by 18-year old boys is considered to be very dangerous for their health. But you should comprehend that there are also other conceptions. Several experts claim that 18-year old boys may administer steroids without any fear to experience grave undesirable effects. Teenagers are encouraged by such statements. They suppose that if they apply anabolic 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 take steroids, it is better for them to avoid taking these medicines. Why? There are some reasons that are listed below:

1. Teenagers don’t become professional athletes with the help of steroids.
Adolescents are informed that a lot of professional sportspeople use anabolic steroids. Adolescents see that these persons have success. Thus, they suppose that sportspersons reach great success with the help of steroid use. But this is a wrong point of view. Anabolic steroids are not mysterious medicines which can make any individual a professional athlete.

2. Teenagers don’t possess sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids.
Since teenagers don’t have knowledge about steroids, they take these medications wrongly. As a result, they don’t obtain wanted benefits; on the contrary, they may face grave unwanted effects.

3. Adolescents don’t accompany usage of steroids by proper trainings and nutrition.
Teenagers neglect to have proper trainings and diets during application of anabolic steroids. They should know that it is very important to have proper workouts and nutrition that are required for their athletic purposes.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be established to eradicate doping from cycling

The USADA desires to determine whether you have ever taken anabolic steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other banned medicines. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t plan yet to stop the investigation connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping case. So, the investigation has not been ended. The USADA desires to investigate each cyclist. Especially suspected dopers will be investigated.
The USADA desires to use the best ways in order to catch those that have ever taken banned medications. What is the best method to clean cycling of doping? The USADA puts efforts in order to define and use the best methods. This anti-doping organization is even ready to compare elimination of steroid use in cycling with that in South Africa.
The USADA claims that those who use anabolic steroids and other related medications should be punished. Consumers of anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are demonized as if they were criminals. They are often compared with those that commit violence and other serious crimes. Steroids are harshly blamed in the society. So, the USADA believes that if steroids and steroid users are demonized, it will be easier to eliminate doping.
In fact, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to base a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate different cases related to doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to define why several cyclists have administered steroids and/or other doping products but avoided detection.
Moreover, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those that admit to using steroids and/or other prohibited substances, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything linked with doping to the anti-doping agency, team physicians, teammates, friends, etc. If a former steroid user says only truth, he will get the full amnesty. So, the USADA hopes to clean the sport of cycling wholly.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, claims that there are some cyclists related to Lance Armstrong that have remained undetectable. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission should identify them.

Usage of anabolic steroids and Adderall in NFL

The National Football League is not allowed to disclose details, when players fail drug tests. It is just reported that certain individuals have violated anti-doping program. But the League must not report which substances have been used by these athletes. Thus, several football players cheat about medications that have led to positives.
Why do several football players choose to lie about preparations that have been taken by them? Let try to understand.
Numerous football players who fail drug tests claim that they have used Adderall. In fact, they have applied steroids. Why do they say that they have tested positive for Adderall? What does Adderall represent? This is a product which is applied to treat attention-deficit disorder. But this drug is applied not only for this clinical purpose. Sportspersons and bodybuilders administer this drug for performance-enhancing effects.
As for steroids, they are widely blamed. Many journalists, experts, anti-doping officers and ordinary people say that these medicines are very dangerous. They may lead to different severe side effects. Steroids are blamed even for some crimes. But as for Adderall, this medication is not blamed in the society. Thus, a lot of football players try to avoid criticism. They don’t want to be demonized for usage of such prohibited medications, as anabolic steroids. Since consumers of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players claim that they have failed drug tests because they have taken Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those that are busted 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 taken anabolic steroids. But it is possible to claim that those that take Adderall are less blamed than those who use steroids.

Freddie Roach blames strength and conditioning coaches for steroid use in boxing

Freddie Roach is a famous American trainer in boxing. He coaches the celebrated boxer Manny Pacquiao. The trainer claims that he knows the best method to eliminate the problem of steroid use in boxing. According to this trainer, strength and conditioning coaches should be blamed for administration of anabolic steroids and other related substances in this sport. He states that they teach boxers to take performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, Freddie Roach affirms that it is necessary to get rid of every strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eradication of steroid use from boxing.
What does the trainer Freddie Roach think about significant changes that have occurred in physique and performance of the boxer Juan Manuel Marquez. In fact, there are different points of view about this athlete and dramatic changes in him. Many individuals suppose that he has applied anabolic steroids which have induced these changes in him. As for Freddie Roach, he thinks that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has supplied Juan Manuel Marquez with anabolic steroids.
The trainer Memo Heredia is an admitted steroid dealer. He acknowledged that he had provided steroids to numerous top athletes. Since he collaborated with feds and revealed names of some athletes that administered steroids, he was not charged with any crimes connected with distribution of steroids.
Thus, Freddie Roach states that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best method to eradicate usage of anabolic steroids and other related products from boxing.
It is interesting to mention that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, also has a strength coach. Does it mean that this famous boxer takes anabolic steroids and/or other related products? The trainer Freddie Roach affirms that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t supply Manny Pacquiao with steroids.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. So, Alex Arizo puts efforts to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are incorrect. Actually, the trainer Freddie Roach says that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations connected with application of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. 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’s arms are largest in world

The Egyptian bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail has the largest biceps in the world. His name was recorded in the Guinness book of the world records. This guy says that his large arms are natural. Moustafa Ismail claims that he has the largest arms in the world because he has too strict nutrition and trainings. The Egyptian bodybuilder eats chickens, almonds and fish each day. The bodybuilder also consumes much water and protein shakes.
However it is obvious that diets and trainings have essential role, numerous persons doubt about natural arms of Moustafa Ismail. It is difficult to believe that suitable trainings and diets can cause such increase in arms. Which factors are responsible for the massive arms of the Egyptian bodybuilder?
When it was published that Moustafa Ismail’s arms were 32 inches, accusations related to usage of steroids appeared soon. Some persons think that anabolic steroids are responsible for the massive arms of this person. What did Moustafa Ismail say about intake of anabolic steroids? He affirmed that he had applied anabolic steroids while living in Egypt. Purchase and administration of these medicines are legal under laws of this country. These products are getable at any pharmacy in Egypt. Furthermore, steroids are cheap there. But Moustafa Ismail affirmed that he had to discontinue applying these medications, when he moved to the USA. It is know that purchase and application of these medications without a prescription are claimed to be illegal under laws of the US. These medicines are bought on the black market by those that apply them in the US illegally. So, Moustafa Ismail stopped applying these drugs after he moved to the USA.
But if even the Egyptian bodybuilder administers steroids, it doesn’t matter because these medicines don’t increase arms. They are not responsible for the bodybuilder’s massive arms.
There are other remedies which can enhance arms. They are called “site enhancement oils” (SEO). Synthol is one of the most often administered SEO. This product is administered by bodybuilders. It is taken in order to increase muscles in circumference. So, it is suggested that Moustafa Ismail applies Synthol. However, Moustafa Ismail claims that he doesn’t apply this remedy.
Moustafa Ismail says that he is hurt by accusations linked with steroids and Synthol. He has been subjected to examination conducted by an independent doctor that hasn’t seen any abnormality in the arms of this person. So, it is not clear whether his arms are natural or not.

Lance Armstrong should not be blamed for doping in professional cycling

Although you probably know nothing about Scott Mercier, his statements linked with doping in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This sportsman belonged to the US Postal Cycling team prior to Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Some affirmations of Scott Mercier revealed the truth which was hidden in cycling.
Actually, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made incorrect conclusions connected with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The 7-time Tour de France winner was accused and found guilty of application of prohibited medicines throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA stated that Lance Armstrong induced doping in professional cycling. But these statements turned out to be wrong. Why? Which words were pronounced by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier claimed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya offered a special program for the US Postal Cycling team. Pedro Celaya discussed about the program with every cyclist. The doctor said that they had to ride 200-250 km every day. Moreover, Pedro Celaya established doping program that had to accompany workouts. Thus, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and certain other products.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong was not involved in professional cycling. This sportsman suffered from testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that this person would not be capable to be involved in professional cycling. His cancer spread on other parts of the body, including brain. After Lance Armstrong experienced chemotherapy he got recovery. So, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any link to the team. He didn’t promote administering steroids and other related drugs in professional cycling. It became evident that doping was organized by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional cyclists used Andriol. Then they applied testosterone patches. Under indications of Pedro Celaya cyclists utilized the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping officers.

Melky Cabrera agrees to play for Toronto Blue Jays

Intake of anabolic steroids and certain other drugs is prohibited in numerous sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Sportspeople who are caught using banned medications are sentenced to suspensions, fines, etc. Although sportspeople know about these factors, many of them continue administering steroids and/or other prohibited substances. As a result, some sportspersons spoil their athletic reputation completely. Nevertheless, certain athletes succeed, if even they violate anti-doping rules.
Let take the Dominican baseball player Melky Cabrera as an example. This athlete 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 attempted to modify the decision and appealed it. He said that a dietary supplement was responsible for his positive. Some persons tried to help him in that situation. Thus, a fake site was created. An advertisement for a tainted supplement was posted. But the cheat was unmasked. The baseball player had to serve the ban.
While he served the ban, the San Francisco Giants understood that they could win without him.
Recently Melky Cabrera obtained a $16 million contract. Melky Cabrera will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, application of steroids couldn’t destroy the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and earn essential sums of money.
This is just an example that manifests that usage of forbidden medicines doesn’t affect athletic careers in several cases.

Myogenix cheated customers, selling steroids as dietary supplements

Dietary supplements companies frequently label anabolic steroids as dietary supplements. Thus, they sell these illicit medications. They cheat the Drug Enforcement Administration and customers that purchase such preparations. As a result, several sportspersons test positive for forbidden substances while they are sure that they have never administered any steroid or another forbidden remedy. Dietary supplements companies must be demonized for such situations.
For example, Myogenix is a dietary supplement company which is in California. This company acknowledged that they sold a synthetic steroid that was labeled as a nutrition supplement. It was named Spawn. It was made of the following compounds: 19-Norandrosta-4,9 diene-3,17 dione and 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol. So, the supplement Spawn contained two steroids but it was marketed as a dietary supplement.
The company Myogenix admitted to selling Spawn between 2007 and 2009. The company was sentenced to pay a $500.000 fine. Furthermore, Myogenix forfeited $100.000 immediately.
According to the decision of the judge, preparations manufactured and sold by this company will be tested for five years by an independent organization. All new dietary supplements should be controlled carefully and approved by the FDA before Myogenix will be allowed to sell them.
In fact, the company Myogenix should thank the lawyer Rick Collins who has defended the company. He defended the owners and other stuff of the company effectively. No one went to prison. This lawyer was hired to defend also other companies that were related to the website Bodybuilding.com. These companies also were sentenced just to fines and money forfeitures.

Mark McGwire was asked by Los Angeles Dodgers to coach them

The American professional baseball player and coach Mark McGwire gets rid of his past connected with administration of steroids successfully. He gains his popularity again. This person is actively implicated in professional baseball again.
Although Mark McGwire knows that he doesn’t have any chance to be introduced into the Hall of Fame, he is not discouraged. He continues to like baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals were coached by this person two seasons. Then this person decided to stop coaching this team because he needs to spend more time with his family. Fortunately, the American baseball coach will not leave professional baseball in order to have more time for his family. The Los Angeles Dodgers asked Mark McGwire to coach them. He agreed. Coaching this team will not disturb this person to spend sufficient time with his wife and kids because he needs only an hour in order to drive from his home to the Dodgers Stadium.
The American baseball player and coach spoiled his reputation because he had administered anabolic steroids. After the American baseball player and coach was found guilty of doping he didn’t desire to say anything about these preparations. However journalists asked him about application of steroids by him and other baseball players, Mark McGwire refused to answer these questions. He said that statements about administration of steroids by other sportspersons could jeopardize his family and friends.  
Ultimately the American athlete and coach admitted to applying banned medicines. He noted that he made a serious mistake, applying these medicines. The American baseball player and coach acknowledged that he didn’t act correctly. The American sportsman and coach apologized for violation of anti-doping rules. Then this athlete and coach was allowed to return to professional baseball. So, he began to restore his reputation which was spoiled on account of the mistake linked with application of banned remedies.

Illegal sale of steroids by sports nutrition stores’ clerks

Sports nutrition shops offer for sale not only true nutrition supplements. They market steroidal substances as nutrition supplements and offer them for sale. But authorities try to control and avoid distribution of steroids as if they were true supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition stores sell steroids illegally. Those who come to such stores are often informed that they may purchase steroids too.
 But these conditions are known not only by steroid users but also by police officers. So, law enforcements conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition shops that sell steroids. Clerks should comprehend that if a client wants to obtain steroids, arranging a deal outside the shop, he must be an undercover officer. That’s why those who are involved in illegal actions linked with sale of steroids should be very cautious to avoid legal problems. Although they know about these aspects, they make common mistakes that result in arrests, charges and imprisonment.
Let take as an example a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold steroids along with dietary supplements. When law enforcement officers were informed about illicit actions of this person, they started an investigation. The investigation lasted circa a month and was led by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover agent came to the store frequently and bought nutrition supplements. He was speaking with the clerk very frequently. Thus, a friendly relation was established. Finally they discussed about anabolic steroids. The undercover agent said that he would like to purchase steroids. So, he agreed to get 2 vials of steroids from George Touma. The agent had to give $300 for the products. The deal was arranged outside the store. After the purchase had taken place police officers detained George Touma.
As a result, George Touma was accused of illicit possession and distribution of anabolic steroids.

Top tennis players: anti-doping programs are not suitable

Essential changes occurred in certain types of sports after the USADA released its report on the celebrated cyclist Lance Armstrong. The legendary American cyclist was taking steroids and other related drugs throughout the whole athletic career but he never tested positive for any banned preparation. He utilized some efficient methods to avoid detection. Nevertheless, finally he turned out to be guilty of doping.
Lance Armstrong’s doping case has displayed that anti-doping programs failed. Thus, they should be altered. Otherwise, competitions will not be fair. We’ll never see real sports heroes.
These aspects influenced not only on cycling but also on other sports. Several sports organizations stated that anti-doping policies should be modified in order to catch those that apply anabolic steroids and/or other related drugs.
Not only anti-doping officers but also sportspeople believe that anti-doping programs must be changed. Certain athletes want to assure that their sport is clean. For example, some tennis players believe that more drug testing should take place in tennis. It is necessary to note that such tennis stars, as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, think that anti-doping policy is not quite proper in tennis. They claim that more drug testing is required in order to assure that tennis is free of doping.
Novak Djokovic affirmed that he would submit to more drug testing in order to promote cleaning tennis of dopers.
The World №2 tennis player Roger Federer also said that more tests for forbidden medicines should be conducted in tennis. He mentioned that earlier he was subjected to more tests. Then the number of tests became lower in tennis.
When it comes to the tennis player Andy Muray, he stated that more out-of-competition testing should take place. While tennis players are always subjected to drug testing during competitions, they are not tested enough while being not in competitions.

Patrick Jonker: anti-doping agencies should choose more suitable ways to fight against doping

The USADA has released a report on the American cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Which impression do readers get, when they study this dossier? It is affirmed that many individuals believe that every teammate of this famous cyclist has administered anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden medicines. But is it true point of view? Has every Lance Armstrong’s teammate doped?
According to the report on this sportsperson, 11 teammates testified against him, claiming that he administered doping products. Furthermore, it was said that Lance Armstrong and the most mates of his team applied sophisticated ways in order to be capable to dope and avoid detection.
However several Lance Armstrong’s teammates admitted to taking steroids and/or other related medicines, several teammates denied doping. For example, Julian Dean and Patrick Jonker were two teammates of the well-known cyclist that denied applying performance-enhancing drugs.
Julian Dean claimed that he neither doped, nor saw Lance Armstrong using anabolic steroids and/or other related preparations.
As for Patrick Jonker, his affirmations were like those of Julian Dean. He claimed that he had never applied any banned products. He said that he competed cleanly and didn’t take any unfair advantage.
According to Patrick Jonker, usage of steroids and other related products is a serious problem in the sport of cycling. He believes that a lot of cyclists dope. He believes that it is important to fight against usage of steroids and other related preparations in cycling. But he confirms that proper methods should be utilized by anti-doping agencies. This athlete is full of indignation, saying about prosecution against Lance Armstrong.  Patrick Jonker believes that killers are less prosecuted than the celebrated cyclist.

Doping is not problem in tennis

Andy Murray, a Scottish tennis player, notes that tennis is not tainted by intake of anabolic steroids and other related products. He confirms that application of performance-enhancing drugs doesn’t represent any problem in this sport. He confirms that tennis is relatively clean. If you compare this sport to others, you can be convinced that it is free from doping, according to Andy Murray. But the tennis player realizes that this sport is not entirely clean. This man acknowledges that some tennis players use banned substances too.
If you take cycling as an example, you may see that it is linked to allegations regarding doping by the well-known cyclist Lance Armstrong. Cycling commentators and journalists put efforts to display that doping reigns in other sports too. So, they try to direct attentions of people from cycling to others sports. They state that administration of steroids and other related medicines is a problem not just in cycling. Tennis turned out to be criticized by them quite frequently.
Andy Murray decided to respond to such critic words. He affirms that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs don’t have any significant role in tennis. He mentions about differences between tennis and cycling.
According to the tennis player, while steroids and other related medicines benefit in cycling obviously, these remedies can’t cause any essential changes in tennis players. This person considers that while strength which is needed in cycling can be enhanced by doping, the skills that are needed in tennis can’t be perfected by steroids and other related medicines.
In fact, similar arguments are used in other sports too. Baseball and basketball players also claim that steroids don’t represent any evident problem in their sports because these drugs don’t have capacity to increase performance in their sports.
But it is impossible to doubt about efficacy of steroids on performance of any athlete. Since these medications are able to add strength, speed and endurance, they play great role in tennis and other sports.

Alexander Lukashenko is able to clean Belarusian sports

Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusian president, is also the president of the National Olympic Committee. He was very saddened after the Belarusian shot-putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for a banned medicine. The president was very upset. Lukashenko turned out to be a serious fan of sports. He felt angry that representatives of his country destroyed Belarusian’s sports reputation by positives for banned substances. As a result, he claimed that certain changes would take place.
The president of Belarus claimed that it was needed to criminalize intake of prohibited products in sports. Thus, sports will be probably clean. This affirmation was pronounced by the Belarusian president after Nadzeya Ostapchuk was caught using methenolone. This steroid is better known as Primobolan.
The Belarusian president wants to see that his country succeeds in sports on the international scene. If the president of Belarusia wants to clean his country’s sports, he will be capable to do it. Some facts manifest that this president has achieved many goals linked with his country.
In fact, Lukashenko is a hard 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 discuss about application of banned preparations in sports. There are other things that should be discussed, according to Alexander Lukashenko.
Anatoliy Tozik, the Vice-President for Alexander Lukashenko, supposed that they could form a sports scientific center that would be sponsored by the state. The center would conduct scientific studies connected with mental and pharmacological support for elite athletes. The Belarusian president agreed to establish this center.
It is unknown whether the president will clean sports at any cost. Will he abuse his force for this need?

ITF’s anti-doping program is adequate

David Howman expresses his opinion about point of view about anti-doping programs in certain sports organizations. While the director general of the WADA is happy with jobs of certain sports organizations, he claims that anti-doping programs in other leagues/teams are not suitable.
For example, the director general of the WADA praises the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its anti-doping system. David Howman claims that anti-doping system is proper 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 refuses to add some new drug tests in order to catch those that apply steroids and/or other prohibited preparations. That’s why David Howman claims that the anti-doping program of the NBA is not good enough to detect those who dope. He confirms that the NBA should add more sophisticated new methods as well.
David Howman says that drug tests conducted in tennis have high quality. But there is a defect in tennis’ anti-doping policy. Many tests are conducted during competitions. But few tests take place out-of-competition. That’s why ITF’s anti-doping system is also criticized.
Undoubtedly, nobody can confirm that anti-doping program of ITF is perfect. It has some lacks too. But it is quite adequate.
Thus, you should not think that tennis is clean from doping totally. Several tennis players are likely to administer steroids and/or related medicines. But it is not so tainted, as some other sports.
 Only one tennis player was banned for usage of forbidden medications. Although it seems to prove that tennis is clean, it is important to take in consideration that there are some ways to avoid positives. As you probably know, the American cyclist Lance Armstrong applied steroids and other related preparations and avoided detection much time. Couldn’t tennis players act the same way?

Several companies decided to stop sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s foundation

The USADA published a report related to doping by the prominent American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this sportsperson used steroids and other doping products. After publishing several sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s foundation Livestrong decided to cut their links with this sportsperson and his foundation.
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. Ultimately Nike affirmed that it would not have anything longer with the person that was cheating more than 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to collaborate with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Some other companies also made the decision to discontinue sponsoring Livestrong.
However, the American famous cyclist tried to do anything in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the organization that helps persons the experience cancer to survive. He affirmed that he would not be the chairman of the organization anymore. Although the sportsperson tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it confirmed that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, the athlete received lifetime suspension. Furthermore, he forfeited all 7 titles acquired at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) confirmed that the USADA made a wrong decision. However Lance Armstrong discontinued fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU affirmed that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the cyclist.
However Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any forbidden drug, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was affirmed that he used steroids and other forbidden medications but he utilized some simple as well sophisticated ways in order to prevent positives. So, he was capable to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the athlete pays for his doping. The decision of certain companies to discontinue sponsoring his organization is a great loss for this person.

Drug testing in NBA

The director general of the WADA David Howman affirms that the National Basketball Association (NBA) anti-doping program is not good enough to detect those who apply banned substances. He confirms that steroid testing conducted in the NBA is not appropriate. While the NFL and the MLB agreed to accept additional tests, the NBA refused to do the same things.
Derrick Rose, a former basketball player, also noticed that numerous NBA players administered steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. This sport is tainted, according to the former basketball player. It is believed that David Howman’s point of view related to application of steroids in the NBA is resulted from words pronounced by the former basketball player.
The NBA doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping program to that of the WADA. The NBA officers note that steroids and other related medications don’t have capacity to influence on games and make them unfair. They affirm that just natural skills and workouts play role in the NBA. According to NBA officers, steroids and other doping products are not capable to enhance performance of basketball players. They consider that performance-enhancing drugs don’t benefit this sport.
Do NBA officers have a right opinion? Aren’t steroids and other related preparations able to enhance performance of those that play basketball? What do facts show? What do scientific journals note about effects of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs?
In fact, everyone knows that steroids and certain other medications benefit in any sport. They just should be applied appropriately and accompanied by suitable meal and trainings. These products play significant role in sports. It is impossible to contest efficacy of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in basketball. Statements of NBA officers are wrong.
Of course, any sport organization likes to think that their sport is clean. Nonetheless, it is needed to see the reality. That’s why the director general of the WADA affirms that it is necessary to conduct more and more sophisticated drug testing in order to catch those that apply banned remedies.

Philadelphia police officer was leader of illegal drug trade

Illicit sale of steroids is widespread. Although authorities put efforts to eradicate illicit production, distribution, possession and usage of steroids, certain policemen are also involved in such illegal deals. Moreover, as it is determined, some police officers mastermind illicit operations related to steroids and other related drugs.
The former Philadelphia policeman Keith Gidelson pleaded guilty of illegal distribution of steroids and certain other medicines, such as HGH, IGF-1, anti-estrogen preparations, etc. The preparations that were offered for sale by this policeman were marketed as Sciroxx preparations.
Keith Gidelson turned out to be the leader of a drug ring. Thus, he was not distributing anabolic steroids alone. He was collaborating with certain other individuals, including his wife and two other police officers.
Those that desired to buy anabolic steroids contacted the Philadelphia police officer via internet. So, clients ordered needed anabolic steroids or/and other performance-enhancing drugs. Then these products were shipped to the clients.
When shipments arrived, the police officer informed his clients per handy. He called them or wrote messages. That’s why it was easy to bust this illicit drug chain. Keith Gidelson talked to his clients about anabolic steroids and other related drugs quite openly. As for his co-workers, they discussed about steroids among them, using several terms.
Such steroids, as Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, etc. were sold by Keith Gidelson and his co-conspirators. These medications were obtained from China and Europe. Then they were sold to those that ordered them via internet.  
The police officer will be probably sentenced to imprisonment in January 2013.

Exceeding speed while possessing steroids

Some bodybuilders are caught possessing anabolic steroids and other illegal medications because they make certain mistakes while possessing these preparations. For example, a bodybuilder intends to apply doping products. He finds a safe online pharmacy and places an order for some medications. Then he pays for these preparations. The preparations are shipped. The bodybuilder goes to a post office and takes the package which contains the preparations which have been ordered by him. It seems to him that everything is successful. The package has not been intercepted. The preparations have not been seized. This person takes the preparations and drives home.
Undoubtedly, the bodybuilder can’t wait until he arrives home to start his cycle with these drugs. He wants to be at home, take the medicines and look in the mirror and see desired results. Thinking about possible effects and improvement of appearance, this bodybuilder violates traffic rules. He exceeds speed because he wants to be at home sooner. Moreover, this man has another problem. He has a suspended driver’s license. Since policemen see that this man has violated any traffic rule, they stop him. The police officers learn that this man has a suspended driver’s license. They decide to search the vehicle. So, they find that this person possesses steroids and other doping products. This man gets legitimate problems. 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 man had a suspended driver’s license while violating traffic laws and possessing steroids. Thus, he got legitimate problems. Since he violated certain traffic laws, he was stopped by policemen that saw that he had a suspended driver’s license. When they searched this person’s vehicle, they found that this person possessed steroids, needles and syringes.
Thus, if you possess steroids and/or other related preparations while driving your car, don’t make such mistakes! Avoid violating traffic laws! Avoid driving with a suspended driver’s license! So, you can avoid legitimate problems.

Indian police officers raid pharmacies and supplement stores regularly

Distribution and usage of steroids without a physician’s prescription are claimed to be illegal in India. But illegal distribution and usage of steroids and other related medicines prosper in this country. Numerous sportspeople buy these medicines at drug stores and supplement stores and apply them in order to increase muscles and performance.
When Indian National Team’s athletes tested positive for prohibited drugs at the 2012 London Olympics, attention of authorities was drawn to drug stores and supplement stores. Local police officers decided to raid pharmacies and supplement stores regularly in order to control illicit sale of anabolic steroids and other related products. After some raids several drug stores and supplement stores lost their business licenses.
Lately police officers searched a drug store and two supplement stores located in the southern part of India.
The Parola Pharmacy located in Valancherry was searched by police officers. As it was determined, steroids and other related preparations were sold at this drug store illegally. Nandrolone phenylpropionate was one of steroids which were found by police officers. Certain other steroids were sold illicitly too. So, this drug store was shut down.
The Health World supplement store located in Kottakkal was also recently raided. 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 as well.
Another supplement store which was raided 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. Certain drug stores and supplement stores will probably lose their licenses for illicit sale of steroids and other related drugs.

Does Tommy John surgery increase performance?

High school athletes do a lot in order to enhance their muscles and improve performance. While certain sportspersons try to increase speed, baseball players try to increase throwing speed.
What do high school athletes actually do for this purpose? As you know, numerous sportspeople take anabolic steroids in order to get muscles and enhance performance. But administration of steroids and other related preparations is not the only method which seems to be effective for certain athletic purposes. Several high school athletes want to have the operation ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction which is also known as Tommy John surgery.
In fact, high school athletes don’t know about certain aspects linked with Tommy John surgery. They base their conceptions on the case related to the baseball player Tommy John who got UCL damage during a baseball game. After the damage the baseball player was too disappointed. He thought that didn’t have any chance longer to play baseball professionally. This person consulted the surgeon Frank Jobe. The physician operated this baseball player successfully. After the surgery Tommy John returned to baseball. His further career was very successful. Tommy John won many games. Thus, this surgery was called after this baseball player: Tommy John surgery.
When high school athletes learn about Tommy John, they want to become as good players, as he was. They suppose that the surgery induced winning because this person won more games after the operation than before. Although high school athletes may suggest correctly, they have certain wrong conceptions about this surgery. They believe that they may be operated in absence of any damage and enhance their performance. But high school athletes don’t take in consideration that nobody can come back to playing baseball soon after such operation. Certain period of time is required to receive recovery. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account that some risks connected with Tommy John surgery. They may get permanently stiff elbow. Certain other dangers are also connected with this operation.
Thus, high school athletes don’t comprehend the essence of this operation 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 feared that he daughter wouldn’t get pregnant because her husband used steroids

Maria Shriver didn’t become pregnant during the first three years of her marriage to the celebrated American bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her mother was troubled by the situation. Since the bodybuilder used steroids, she feared that he could get infertility. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law presented a scientific report about steroids to her daughter. The report described probable undesirable results of steroids, including infertility.
Arnold Schwarzenegger confirmed that he found this report on the desk of his wife occasionally. Thus, he read it. The bodybuilder laughed much. The bodybuilder confirmed that his mother-in-law was out of control.
But Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law was in troubled without any reason. Her daughter and the bodybuilder became parents of four kids. Furthermore, Arnold Schwarzenegger got a kid as a result of his extra-marital relations. Thus, it was obvious that steroids didn’t have any negative impact on reproductive system of this man.
Do steroids cause infertility in male users? These products suppress natural production of the hormone testosterone. That’s why men who use these remedies may have infertility. But it is necessary to understand that this side result is not irreversible. When men stop using steroids, their natural secretion of testosterone is restored. Thus, this side effect disappears.  
The autobiography published by Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals numerous interesting aspects connected with steroids. This famous bodybuilder took steroids during his competitive career. Anabolic steroids promoted winning. Administration of these drugs was not forbidden in professional bodybuilding, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed.

War on usage of steroids for athletic purposes

Timothy Armstrong of the World Health Organization confirms that anabolic steroids are dangerous for public health. While these preparations are widely taken by athletes, bodybuilders and ordinary persons for increase of muscle mass and strength, they may have negative influence on physical and psychological health of users. Unluckily, dangers linked with these medicines are not taken seriously. Although many scientists warn that these products may cause serious unwanted results, many individuals continue to take 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. So, Timothy Armstrong helps to eliminate illegal administration of steroids.
When it comes to Arne Ljungqvist, he put efforts in order to fight against administration of steroids in sports. According to the chairman of the International Olympic Committee, usage of steroids represents a moral problem. Those who apply performance-enhancing don’t compete fairly. They take unfair advantage over those that don’t take these drugs. Thus, they act inappropriately.
Undoubtedly, Arne Ljungqvist is happy that Timothy Armstrong is also against usage of steroids. He affirms that anti-doping agencies should work with the World Health Organization more closely. The united efforts will be able to eradicate usage of doping products 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 illicit deals linked with steroids and other controlled substances will be more efficacious. They should inform each other about persons that have something to do with illicit medications. So, they can reach their goals.

Defense attorney: steroids caused “roid rage” that led to murder

Audrey Allen, an 18-month old child, was murdered by Joshua Allen Kruzik.
The little girl was killed because she cried in the middle of the night. Joshua Allen Kruzik, an US marine, a friend of Audrey Allen’s parents, decided to spend weekends at their friends’ home. Before he came to their home, he was at a local bar where he drank much alcohol. He had to care about the little girl, when she cried. But Joshua Allen Kruzik beat her too cruelly. As a result, the baby got a lot of grave head injuries. The baby died at a local hospital.
David Kohn, the defense attorney for Joshua Allen Kruzik, affirmed that steroids were responsible for the abnormal behavior of his client. It was confirmed that Joshua Allen Kruzik used anabolic steroids. Before the incident he tried to discontinue using these preparations but he couldn’t do it. The defense attorney claimed that anabolic steroids produced “roid rage” in Joshua Allen Kruzik. He couldn’t not control himself and beat the little child. According to David Kohn, Kruzik was unconscious. Although he claimed that Kruzik was ready to assume the whole responsibility, he added that he was not guilty.
The little child’s parents also testified that the murderer used anabolic steroids. The mother of the baby affirmed that she had syringes at her home. Thus, she injected Kruzik with steroids, when he came. Certain other individuals also affirmed that he administered steroids.
It is strange that anabolic steroids are demonized in this case. Are these medicines responsible for the crime? Don’t forget that Kruzen has been drunk, when he has murdered the baby!
It is unclear whether this defense strategy will work.

It is necessary to train hardly and eat properly during application of steroids

However natural bodybuilders try to prove that they can be as muscular as consumers of steroids, they fail to do it. Even those who have correct nutrition and hard trainings can’t obtain the same muscle mass and strength like consumers of steroids. Gains that can be obtained because of correct application of steroids and other related products are much more obvious than those which are acquired through natural ways.
But you should know that steroids and other doping products can’t enhance muscle mass and energy, if users don’t have hard workouts and proper nutrition. Although steroids can induce getting muscles and strength, it is not sufficient only to take these preparations. Steroid users must not be lazy individuals. Otherwise, they will fail to acquire desired results. If steroid users don’t train hardly during usage of performance-enhancing drugs, they may get additional problems instead of benefits.
Those that are going to apply steroids in order to get muscles and increase strength should plan their workouts and diets. It is important to train intensively. However, it is necessary to remember that muscles don’t grow, if they don’t have any rest. That’s why it is necessary to have well-planned workouts. Workouts 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 properly, if you want to increase your muscles with steroids. That’s why cardio exercises should take place 3-4 hours per week.
Another factor that should be taken in consideration is nutrition. Muscles can be enhanced, if sufficient protein is consumed. Steroids and other related medicines can’t enhance muscles and add energy without usual physiological processes. Keep in mind that steroids don’t act magically! They act through stimulation of natural processes which occur in the body.
If you want to increase your muscle mass and endurance with steroids, you should learn and follow certain guidelines connected with nutrition that are useful for this purpose.

However Arnold Schwarzenegger took steroids, he never apologized

Arnold Schwarzenegger administered anabolic steroids. These medications helped him to have success. The bodybuilder admitted that he succeeded because of these remedies essentially. But he also noted that other competitive bodybuilders administered these drugs as well. He was aware of the fact that all top athletes and bodybuilders took 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 usage of steroids, he never apologized. Intake of these preparations was not banned, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed. Intake of steroids and other related products didn’t represent any problem in bodybuilding during that time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned that he didn’t know about risks connected with usage of these medications. But he also added that earlier bodybuilders didn’t take enhanced measures like current bodybuilders.  That’s why it was not dangerous to apply these medications.
Today it is necessary to consider that athletes and bodybuilders use very high doses that may have negative impact on health. Intake of high doses usually causes dangerous permanent negative reactions. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger is against usage of steroids for athletic purposes. Doses which were applied by the famous bodybuilder were lower by 20 times than those taken by current bodybuilders. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger cooperated with International Federation of Bodybuilders against application of doping products in professional bodybuilding.

Non-therapeutic administration of HGH may result in numerous health problems

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been initially developed for medical needs. This medicine is indicated to cure kids with growth disorders and adults that suffer from deficiency of growth hormone and associated troubles. But this preparation is frequently abused. Many weightlifters and other sportspersons apply this drug for athletic needs. Under laws of certain countries, including the USA, purchase and usage of this drug for non-therapeutic needs are claimed to be illegal.
However this medication is illegal without any prescription, it is not difficult to get it. This medicine is widely available at online drug stored. Moreover, steroid dealers sell this drug. Since the price is not increased, numerous athletes have possibility to purchase it.
Those that take HGH illegally abuse also other preparations. They are not limited only by illegal administration of this product. Which medicines are also applied by consumers of HGH?
Several specialists decided to conduct a study linked with illicit usage of HGH. They enrolled 230 weightlifters aged 18-40 into the study. The specialists could determine that the most of these weightlifters administered not only HGH but also anabolic-androgenic steroids and insulin-like growth factor-1. Moreover, many of them took recreational drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
Which dangers are faced by those who take increased doses of HGH prolonged period of time? Unluckily, adverse reactions resulted from increased doses of this medication are not studied sufficiently because health care providers usually don’t prescribe increased quantities.  Enhanced measures are commonly administered by those that apply this drug for performance-enhancing effects. But it is known that usage of increased dosages during prolonged period of time may result in severe negative effects. This drug may negatively influence on various systems, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. It is important to be very careful because high dosages of this medication are associated even with cancer.

Corticosteroids and severity of bleeding events after tonsillectomies

More and more kids are subjected to tonsillectomies. The number of surgeries in kids younger than 15 years old has enhanced substantially.
After tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy kids may suffer from vomiting and nausea. Thus, physicians recommend taking corticosteroids during surgeries in order to lower these post-operation side consequences.
Unfortunately, while corticosteroids reduce risks/severity connected with nausea and vomiting, they are associated with some other troubles. They may produce bleeding during and after tonsillectomies. Late researches have showed that the number of complications after tonsillectomies has enhanced during several last years. Since number of tonsillectomies becomes higher, complications appear more frequently too.
Certain specialists decided to define whether bleeding occurs after tonsillectomies on account of corticosteroids. They tried to find out whether there is any substantial difference in occurring of bleeding between children who administer the corticosteroid dexamethasone during tonsillectomies and those that are not given this drug. Thus, the specialists enrolled more than 300 children in the trial.
Results of the study have demonstrated that bleeding of the levels I and II are enhanced by 5% in those that take a single quantity of dexamethasone during tonsillectomy.
Thus, corticosteroids don’t enhance the risk related to post-operation bleeding essentially. However prescribers doubt about safety of corticosteroids applied during tonsillectomies, they don’t enhance grave bleeding events significantly.

What should teenagers know about steroid abuse?

Leslie Henderson cares about teenagers. She is troubled because a lot of adolescents apply anabolic steroids that may be dangerous for them. These drugs may make teenagers aggressive. Furthermore, steroids may affect various systems of consumers. According to Leslie Henderson, the most dangerous aspect connected with intake of these drugs by teenagers is following: these medicines influence on the brain negatively. They destroy not only functions of the brain; they also alter the way it acts.
Anabolic steroids have been developed in order to treat several illnesses. These medications are capable to promote development of secondary male characteristics in males with delayed puberty. They are capable to prevent muscle wasting in individuals that suffer from HIV/AIDS and other health problems. But these drugs are also often abused. They are applied for enhancement of muscle mass and energy. When doctors recommend taking steroids to treat certain illnesses, they indicate relatively decreased quantities that don’t cause grave undesirable consequences. When these drugs are administered for performance-enhancing effects, measures are high. But it is necessary to know that high doses may cause grave undesirable results.
Non-clinical intake of steroids is very dangerous for adolescents. Their systems have not been yet developed. That’s why these preparations may lead to irreversible changes in them. Steroids may affect their physical as well psychological health of adolescents. As a result, adverse consequences of steroids are seen in them not only during adolescence but also when they grow up. If adult persons abuse steroids, they usually don’t suffer from such long-term serious side reactions, as teenagers experience. That’s why Leslie Henderson and other experts claim that it is important to educate adolescents about negative impact of steroids on them. They should know about all possible risks. If teenagers know about serious adverse effects of steroids, they will probably stop taking these drugs for improvement of physique and performance.

Precious study linked with development of obesity

A late research has manifested that glucocorticosteroids induce developing fat storage. These compounds have direct influence on androgen receptors that are responsible for reduction of body fat levels.
This research is especially valuable in our era, when a lot of people experience obesity. According to affirmations of certain scientists, it is required to decrease amount of glucocorticosteroids in order to avoid or treat obesity.
When specialists conducted this research, they had the following goal: they desired to understand ways, reasons and stages of development of fat levels. Basing upon results of the research, the specialists have confirmed that androgen receptors should be activated in order to reduce fat accumulation. So, obesity could be treated even at the early stages of development.
The androgen testosterone binds itself to androgen receptors. Thus, androgen receptors become capable to control development of muscle mass, enhance hard muscles, etc.
According to the researchers, glucocorticosteroids inhibit activity of androgen receptors. So, they become unable to control development of muscle mass and decrease of fat accumulation. That’s why fat is stored especially in abdominal area.
The specialists confirm that this research can induce elaborating new ways to cure and prevent obesity. The new treatment strategies will be related to glucocorticosteroids and androgen receptors.

Number of steroid users will raise in UK

British citizens are not allowed to purchase steroids via internet. Importation of steroids into the UK is considered to be illicit 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 get, possess and administer steroids.
According to the “personal custody”, those that arrived to London for the 2012 Olympic Games were allowed to import steroids for personal intake. It was not claimed to be criminal under British laws. Nevertheless, those that live inside the UK don’t have any right to purchase steroids at online drug stores and import them from other countries to the UK.
Earlier British citizens were allowed to obtain steroids from outside the country. The amendment was recommended by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) in order to protect health of those that take steroids. But is the amendment able to do it?
Numerous underground labs manufacture anabolic steroids inside the UK. They prosper on account of the amendment. But it is important to take in consideration that numerous underground labs manufacture fake steroids. Thus, British citizens have to buy steroids of low quality because it is forbidden to import steroids that are produced outside the country by trustworthy pharmaceutical companies.
Authorities informed Needle-Syringe Program (NSP) workers that they would have to work more. It was noted that the amendment would increase 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 negative effects because they switch from quality steroids produced by safe pharmaceutical companies to worse medicines manufactured by underground labs located in the UK.

Federal prosecutors: desire to become more muscular may be addictive

Federal prosecutors don’t have sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids, although they pursue those that manufacture, apply and/or distribute these drugs. They don’t read scientific literature about these drugs. The government uses 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 provided in Wikipedia, they punish consumers/manufacturers/distributors of these products, confirming that these products represent evil.
Certain important questions appear here: Is it fair to base upon information written in Wikipedia in such cases? Are these affirmations 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 entirely upon affirmations presented in Wikipedia. He claims that Wikipedia serves an excellent guide for footnotes. But information presented in Wikipedia may be not true completely.
For example, when John Isaac Hudelson was sentenced to prison, federal prosecutors based their conclusions connected with illicit operations of this person upon statements cited from Wikipedia. Federal prosecutors confirmed that Hudelson would be sentenced 47-54 months in jail because he took and distributed steroids. Stephen Greubel, the defense attorney for Hudelson, confirmed that 47-54 months in jail were too much for his client. He claimed that Hudelson sold steroids, preparations that differed from such drugs, as amphetamine, methamphetamine, codeine, morphine, etc. The defense attorney affirmed that steroids didn’t cause addiction.
Federal prosecutors noted that John Isaac Hudelson manufactured, applied and distributed steroids to his friends. They confirmed that while steroids didn’t lead to addiction, desire to be muscular could be addictive. Moreover, they added that steroids could cause dangerous unwanted results. All affirmations of feds were based upon those written in Wikipedia.
Ultimately, the government sent Isaac John Hudelson to 37 months in prison.

Tyler Hamilton presents recommendations linked with intake of doping products

Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle have written a book related to intake of EPO and anabolic steroids. Tips described in the book can prove that the 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong took forbidden medications. 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 recommendations related to usage of EPO and steroids in cycling and methods to avoid detection. It manifests that drug testing is not efficacious in this sport.
Tyler Hamilton confirms that athletes can apply steroids without being detected. The author affirms that the WADA doesn’t have any chance to win. Hamilton describes weakness of the WADA in testing sportspersons for banned medications.
According to Hamilton, it is not difficult to avoid detection while taking EPO. It is needed to utilize the procedure “microdosing”. What does it actually represent? Athletes should not introduce 2,000 Units of EPO subcutaneously each 3-4 days. They must introduce 400-500 Units of EPO every 3rd or 4th night intravenously. This method is named “microdosing”. Applying this way of intake, athletes can avoid detection without any trouble.
Since microdosing is a suitable method to avoid detection while administering EPO, this method must be suitable in case of steroid use as well. So, Tyler Hamilton suggests that cyclists and other sportspersons can avoid detection while using anabolic steroids. He provides tips linked with this issue in details in the book.  Hamilton explains how it is possible to hit tests of anti-doping agencies.
In fact, it is unlikely that recommendations presented in Tyler’s book will change essence of cycling. While elaboration of the biological passport by anti-doping agencies can’t stop doping, elaboration of microdosing into administration of EPO doesn’t mean the new beginning of doping in cycling. Tips of Hamilton may alter just the nature of doping in this sport. Intake of doping products is a part of cycling. Let see the truth. Like there is no Santa Claus, there is no clean sport at the high level.

Legal and illegal usage of steroids

Steroids may be classified into 3 groups: corticosteroids, estrogens and progestogens, and anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Essence 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 recommended to cure inflammations, allergic reactions, disorders of respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal and other systems.
Estrogens and progestogens represent female sex hormones. These substances promote developing female secondary features. Birth control remedies contain these substances.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids represent medicines which are also widely used in medicine. They have capacity to treat some types of breast cancer, testicular cancer, anemia, etc. These products are often recommended to receive better and faster recovery after some surgeries. Burn victims, persons with HIV/AIDS apply anabolic-androgenic steroids in order to avoid muscle loss. Some steroids are also administered to cure osteoporosis. These remedies are also administered in case of infertility.
Furthermore, anabolic-androgenic steroids are administered for athletic purposes. These medicines are able to stimulate muscle growth and enhance endurance. That’s why numerous athletes and bodybuilders administer them for performance-enhancing effects. Certain anabolic-androgenic steroids are capable also to induce loosing fat, making muscles defined.
Intake of anabolic-androgenic steroids for non-medical purposes is illegal under laws of certain countries. Those who manufacture, sell, buy and administer these medications illegally may be sentenced to jail and/or fines. These products belong to illegal preparations in some countries because they may cause different adverse consequences. While several negative consequences are slight and disappear after discontinuation of application, others are grave and even irreversible. Those that want to receive benefits, using steroids for clinical purposes, should administer these drugs under indications of physicians.

Anna Watson refused to take steroids

When it is mentioned about cheerleaders, we imagine active and slim women. But we have to recognize that sometimes the reality differs from our imagination. Anna Watson is an example in this case. She has great muscles. But she is very nice.
A fitness modeling agency offered her a $75000 contract. But she refused to obtain it. Actually, it is surprisingly because numerous ladies want to get such contracts. But she didn’t want to obtain it because she had to administer steroids for this need.
When Anna Watson entered her fist college in Hawaii Pacific, she started weight lifting. She trained hardly and consumed circa 3000 calorie per day. Ultimately she had capacity to lift 230 pounds. But her weight was insufficient to obtain a modeling fitness contract. However she consumed much protein, she could not gain necessary pounds.
A modeling agent said that Anavar could help her to gain weight. Anna Watson had to gain 50 pounds in order to get the contract. So, she began to use the steroid Anavar in order to enhance body mass. She was eating “forever”, even if she wasn’t’ hungry. Despites of her efforts, consumption of much food and intake of Anavar, she was not able to get 50 pounds. The cheerleader added only 10 pounds.
The cheerleader Anna Watson is a religious person. She is a member of a church. Finally, she decided to ask a weight lifting champion for recommendations. Hugh Kirby that is also a member of the church has advised her to stay far from administration of steroids. He noted that these medicines could cause various unwanted effects. This person also added that steroids could cause infertility. So, Hugh Kirby claimed that it would be better to refuse the contract instead of experiencing health problems, especially infertility.
Thus, Anna Watson didn’t agree to get the contract. But she decided to continue her workouts. Anna Watson wants to become a personal trainer.
In fact, the cheerleader made an appropriate decision. It is reasonable to keep female features without a modeling contract instead of getting the contract and experiencing effects of virilization because of steroids.

Steroid dealers avoid punishment

Although it is illegal to distribute anabolic steroids in certain countries, several steroid dealers are not sanctioned properly. For example, recently two persons who distributed steroids illegally avoided prison. They were sentenced just to work certain hours. Although these persons advertised and sold steroids per internet, they avoided prison successfully. These persons sold drugs which could destroy health of users. That’s why they had to be punished more harshly.
Many consumers of steroids know nothing about risks related to them. They don’t know that application of steroids may lead to some health troubles. It is important to take into account that several 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 suffer from gynecomastia, abnormal fat distribution, fluid retention, etc. Of course, gynecomastia is very unpleasant effect for men. Sometimes it can’t be cured with products. Thus, it may require an operation.
Certain steroids are dangerous for women. They may lead to signs of masculinization in them. Thus, certain women that use androgenic steroids have deep voice, hirsutism, male-pattern baldness, menstrual irregularities, infertility, etc.
A lot of steroids may influence on liver negatively. They may cause liver diseases. If anyone has had liver problems before intake of steroids, these drugs may lead to severer complications.
Nonetheless, nobody can doubt about positive effects that can be acquired owing to application of steroids. These products promote creating new muscle tissues. They also enhance existing muscles. Moreover, these preparations help to add endurance. Several steroids promote fat loss, making muscle more defined.
Although probable benefits of steroids are amazing, it is important to consider potential side results. It is affirmed that steroids may cause depression and abnormal aggressiveness. Thus, some users of these preparations commit various crimes. While several consumers may commit suicides, others violate, kill other persons.
Steroids may lead also to other negative consequences which are not listed in the article. People should be aware of what they administer. Those that distribute these medicines illegally should be sentenced properly.

Steroids in football

Many articles note about intake of steroids in baseball. Sportswriters and journalists describe steroid scandals that take place in this sport. It is widely discussed about steroid era in baseball. Professional baseball players are required to submit to numerous drug tests. It seems that every individual interested in sports blames baseball players for application of doping products. Do only baseball players administer steroids and other related medicines? What do you believe about football players? Don’t they dope? Why do we blame just baseball players for intake of prohibited medications?
Application of doping products is widespread among football players. Since 1960s application of performance-enhancing drugs has an essential role in this sport. It is difficult to imagine football without administration of steroids and other related substances.
Strength and size are substantial aspects in football. Several people believe that football players have great strength just because of hard trainings and proper nutrition. But it is a wrong opinion. A lot of football players apply forbidden preparations in order to acquire strength and enhance muscle size.
As you see, intake of forbidden products is widespread in football. Nevertheless, baseball players are more widely criticized for intake of steroids and other doping products. Such baseball players, as Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds were subjected to public shame because of doping. But such football players, as Lyle Alzado, Shawne Merriman, Chris Cooper and Thomas Romanowski, also took forbidden drugs. Nevertheless, they were not so widely demonized, as dopers in baseball.
Moreover, it is necessary to consider that intake of steroids is more dangerous in football.
It is claimed that football is unlikely to be cleaned from doping.

Risks linked to steroids for teenagers

Teens’ addiction to anabolic steroids becomes a significant problem today. Why do teens use these medicines? They do it in order to increase their muscles, decrease fat deposits and make muscles defined. They want to be more attractive. Actually, adolescents take these medications because they desire to look like models, sports stars and heroes. Since adolescents want to be famous so, as well-known athletes are, they try to improve their physique and performance with anabolic steroids.
But teenagers don’t take into account several important factors in this case. Firstly, professional athletes and bodybuilders ask physicians for guidelines. Thus, doctors explain how they should take steroids. That’s why usage of anabolic steroids by celebrated athletes is relatively safe. As for teens, they don’t know what they administer; they don’t know how steroids should be administered. Secondly, the process of development is not over in adolescents. That’s why steroids may be dangerous for them. Anabolic steroids may destruct functions of reproductive, cardiovascular and other systems in teenagers.
Unfortunately, numerous teenagers use anabolic steroids. Several surveys of the Michigan University manifest that the number of steroid users in high schools continues to enhance.
Moreover, it is not a problem to buy these medications. High schools students obtain steroids without significant efforts.
As a result, certain teenagers become addicted to steroids. While several teenagers try to stop applying these drugs, they can’t do it. Actually, it is quite difficult to get rid of this addiction. Addicted steroid users can’t stop applying these drugs without help of high-qualified specialists. They must stay in special centers of rehabilitation where well-trained experts help them to get rid of the addiction.
It is important to teach adolescents about dangers linked with anabolic steroids. Teenagers should know not only about positive effects of these remedies. They should be taught also about side consequences of these medicines. If schoolchildren and high school students don’t know about dark sides of steroids, they will take these medications. Ultimately, their systems will be destructed. If the society doesn’t worry about teens, they will experience many health troubles.