Drew Weinbrecht

Candace Wiley

9:00a.m. MWF

Topic: The effects of steroid abuse

Thesis:

 

As millions of Americans observe, a seemingly continuous surge of sports icons continue being questioned and prosecuted for their alleged usage of anabolic steroids. The damaging effects of these iconic athletes poor judgment, reaches much further than their careers and respected organizations, but also convey destructive and often lifetime effects onto the nations youth.

 

Proposal:

 

As the United States continues along its path of instant gratification, even the “most talented” and “athletic” individuals are trading hard work and dedication for the instantaneous results gained through anabolic steroids. Too many iconic figures in the sports world are choosing to “juice” in hopes of reaching a superior level in their respective sport. Their choice is not only destructive to their own health and to integrity of their sport, but also to the millions of children across the country who have come to idolize these sports icons. Through this paper, I hope to bring forth not only the reasons for not taking steroids and why they should be banned in sports, but also the devastating effects that steroid use by professionals can have on the youth of this nation.

 

Conclusion:

 

Although everyday people and athletes alike continue abusing anabolic steroids in hopes of achieving a heightened level of athletic performance, the damaging effects are far longer lasting than the temporary gratification. Lesson such as the one previously mentioned must be taught and enforced by all levels of education and government in any hopes of winning the battle against anabolic steroid abuse.

 

Main Points:

~Effects in professional sports

~Negative effects on users health

~The loss of integrity in sport

~Influences on youth

~Before and after of steroid use in sports

~Before and after of average size, strength of athlete