Don Hooton: steroids are linked with certain health risks

Some medications are named “performance-enhancing drugs”. What do these medicines represent? Why have been they named “performance-enhancing”? Various persons may present different definitions. Let present what a teenager says! Before presenting her point of view it is necessary to mention that her brother, Taylor Hooton, had serious depression after usage of steroids. Finally, he committed suicide. He desired to look like Melky Cabrera, Barry Bonds and other famous athletes who have used steroids. But his life ended suddenly. His sister confirms that performance-enhancing drugs are unsafe preparations. They are called “performance-enhancing drugs” in order to lure young individuals who want to improve their appearances and performances.
Don Hooton, Taylor’s father, established a foundation to teach youth about dangers connected with steroids. He describes which dangers are associated with usage of anabolic steroids and other related preparations. He also uses slideshow presentations in order to explain that these products can cause such unwanted consequences, as diabetes, heart diseases, liver disorders, etc.
Don Hooton tries to teach young people about dangerous risks connected with intake of steroids. But he admits that it is not easy. He confirms that numerous young individuals apply doping medications. When their friends see that they become stronger and more muscular, they want to look like them. They follow their examples in order to change appearance and have more endurance.
Unluckily, several parents think that their children are free from steroid use. Some of them think that their daughters don’t use steroids because these medications are indicated to add muscles and body weight in general. But according to certain sources, girls also apply steroids. They take these medications in order to lose fat. Certain parents don’t know that anabolic steroids are also taken to burn fat. That’s why adults also should be taught about effects of steroids. Moreover, certain parents think that their children don’t apply steroids because these drugs are expensive. But it is enough to have 20-500 dollars in order to get steroids for a cycle.
It is stated that each16th high school student takes steroids. But this point of view is mistaken. Each 16th high school student admits to applying performance-enhancing drugs.   But numerous young individuals hide that they use these drugs.
Those who listen to Don Hooton’s presentations about steroids express their thanks. They are thankful that they may get knowledge about these medications.