Certain misconceptions related to side effects of steroids led to improper laws

Many individuals suppose that “roid rage” or uncontrolled aggressive behavior is a normal negative consequence which occurs in consumers of steroids. Furthermore, several persons claim that it is even impossible to avoid this unwanted symptom, if you apply steroids. Nonetheless, it is not proven scientifically that it is a real unwanted symptom of anabolic steroids. But even if we suppose that it exists, it can appear just in small number of steroid users.
Since numerous persons say that “roid rage” is an undesirable consequence of anabolic steroids, numerous ill-informed legislative suggestions were made. Some such proposals have been made in Oregon. It has been proposed to introduce some new laws. According to these new laws, if any police officials  have used deadly force, or if police force resulted in severe injuries, they must be tested for steroids.
The same proposal was made by the politician Lew Frederick in Oregon House of Representatives. Those police officials who have used deadly force will be investigated, tested for some drugs and their mental health will be evaluated as well.
In fact, it is not clear why police officers that are involved in deadly force will be tested for steroids. Can intake of steroids prove that use of deadly force was unjustified? Is it believed that steroids due to aggressiveness may make police officers unable to make fair decisions?
Investigation team is a good idea for police officers who apply deadly force. But usage of steroids should not be taken in consideration here. Positives or negatives for steroids can’t determine whether deadly force has been used properly or not. It doesn’t matter a police official has used steroids, aspirin or only consumed juice.
Thus, it is possible to make a conclusion that legislators turn to be captivated by hysteria related to “roid rage” of anabolic steroids.  It goes without saying that illegal usage of steroids by police officers has to be a legitimate concern. But it is not said about uncontrolled aggressiveness as a principal reason in this case. The problem is that illegal intake of controlled substances by police officers makes them vulnerable to corruption and the steroid black market.  They are inclined to compromise.