Tony Thompson provides arguments pro legalization of doping

Anabolic steroids are widely administered around the world. While several individuals use these medications in order to treat several illnesses, others apply them in order to induce increasing muscle mass, add energy, decrease fat deposits, etc. Of course, no one will be ever capable to contest positive effects which can be reached with the help of these medicines. But it is necessary to take into account that steroids cause adverse consequences along with benefits. That’s why those that plan to use these products should study possible dangers before they begin to use these preparations.
Knowing about potential risks, you can find certain methods in order to avoid or decrease them. Those who have ever taken steroids know that some of them convert into estrogen in the body, causing such undesirable reactions, as fluid retention, gynecomastia, fat accumulation, etc. Anti-estrogen products can prevent or at least to reduce severity of these health problems. Anabolic-androgenic steroids also suppress natural production of testosterone. Fortunately, there are some remedies which are capable to restore this process.
Besides of products, there are also other ways to avoid or reduce negative reactions. Dosages should be reduced; cycles must not be long; proper stacks should be chosen, etc.
While several unwanted results of steroids are evident, others can be detected just with the help of lab tests. So, steroids may enhance hematrocrit levels. This undesirable reaction is quite dangerous. Elevated hematocrit levels cause other severe unwanted reactions. Individuals with this problem may face illnesses of cardiovascular system and disorders linked with blood circulation. Even heart attack and death may result from high hematocrit levels. That’s why it is necessary to check hematocrit levels while applying anabolic-androgenic steroids.
If a steroid user finds out that he/she has elevated hematocrit levels, this individual should consult his/her treating doctor. Administration of steroids must be discontinued. Physicians prescribe preparations for reduction of hematocrit levels. Thus, hematocrit levels should return to their normal levels. Otherwise, further complications will occur.
Hematocrit levels should be kept within normal range. There are certain simple rules that should be kept by sportspersons for this purpose. Those who train intensively should drink much water. Furthermore, it is recommended consuming grapefruit. It is stated that this fruit contains a substance which is able to reduce elevated hematocrit levels.
In case you want to avoid having elevated hematocrit levels, don’t use steroids!

Hematocrit levels should be checked during steroid use

The boxer Tony Thompson claims that anabolic steroids and other doping products should be legalized in boxing. The sportsman thinks that anti-doping laws and gun laws are identical. Who keeps gun laws? Just good guys do it. As a result, good guys are at a disadvantage. So, the similar situation is linked with anti-doping laws. Just honest athletes don’t apply steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, they fight with those who have increased their performance with the help of steroids and other related drugs.
It is argued that anabolic steroids are forbidden in sports because they are dangerous. What would you believe about boxing in itself? Isn’t boxing dangerous? The answer is evident.
But it is also stated that it is necessary to ban anabolic steroids and other related medicines in order to make boxing safer. Steroids and other doping products enhance performance. The more enhanced performance is, the more dangerous rounds are. Although it is true, would you prohibit anything that promotes performance of boxers? So, you prohibit steroids because they enhance performance. Then prohibit workouts as well since they enhance performance too! So, you will reduce performance while minimizing potential risks. What do you think about this aspect?
Tony Thompson also adds that detection tests are not effective at all. While numerous athletes use banned preparations, just some of them are caught and sentenced to suspensions. So, dopers have unfair advantage over those who obey anti-doping rules. Where is fairness? Where is logic?
Of course, arguments provided by Tony Thompson are reasonable. Anti-doping rules make matches more unfair. Moreover, the prohibition of doping doesn’t make matches safer. Many boxers continue to use anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden medicines without being caught. They continue to fight and succeed with the help of doping, while good guys are at a disadvantage because they don’t break anti-doping laws.
Thus, if doping is legalized in boxing, matches will be more honest. Undoubtedly, they will remain unsafe. But they will be at least fair.
Tony Thompson has been harshly criticized for his statements pro legalization of doping in boxing.

Anti-doping agencies can’t eliminate steroid use

Steroids are regularly taken by sportspeople, bodybuilders and by ordinary individuals. Since these drugs are forbidden in sports, doping scandals are reported daily. Other remedies are taken along with steroids. Many sportspersons are inclined to use heroin. You would possibly wonder why heroin is applied in sports. It is suggested that heroin is used by sportspersons for relief of pain.
Studying history of doping in sports, you can see that sportspersons are ready to take numerous strange things, if these remedies are capable to increase muscle mass, ban fat, add energy, speed recovery from injuries and relieve pains. Gorgets and pickle juice are only some remedies that are utilized along with anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Doping is not a new factor in sports. Sportspersons dope from ancient times. They try to introduce new remedies that can help them to achieve some goals through increase of performance. It is frequently stated that sports are good for health. Athletes and bodybuilders are usually viewed as healthy individuals. But it is a wrong opinion. Sports are connected with some dangers for health. Athletes push their bodies till limits. They administer several dangerous remedies which promote their succeeding, acquiring awards and earning money. Although some athletes reach excellent results linked with prizes, they ruin their health significantly. Some athletes and bodybuilders even use such medications which threaten to life. They do it in the name of physical performance and success in sports.
Although new remedies for enhancement of performance are elaborated, you probably notice that the most of scandals are linked with anabolic steroids and growth hormones. While some preparations appear and disappear quickly, anabolic steroids are unlikely to disappear. However anti-doping officers try to eradicate application of steroids from sports, their efforts turn out to be unsuccessful. While anti-doping agencies introduce more effectual tests for detection of anabolic steroids and other related medicines, athletes and bodybuilders find more sophisticated methods to dope and avoid detection. So, many athletes dope while not being caught by anti-doping officers. Nobody can contest that steroids and several other performance-enhancing drugs are widely administered in sports and bodybuilding. Administration of steroids is unlikely to be eliminated from sports.

Reeva Steenkamp was murdered by Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius admitted that he had killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But the athlete stated that he had shot her because he had mistaken her for  a burglar.
Police officers try to determine why the sportsman really shot Reeva Steenkamp. They discovered anabolic steroids at his home.
Since anabolic steroids have been discovered in Oscar’s bedroom, it would be possibly stated that anabolic steroids caused uncontrolled violent behavior in the sportsman. Steroids would be blamed for the murder.
In fact, you should recognize that it is quite hardly to state that steroids are responsible for aggression and violent behavior. Studies connected with this issue are quite limited. According to results of several studies, steroid users are predisposed to aggression, paranoia, jealousy, etc. It is claimed that those that use anabolic steroids are more likely to be involved in crimes than those that have nothing to do with these medicines. But it is necessary to take in consideration that steroids may only contribute to aggression. Only these medications alone can’t lead to aggression. They turn out to be just factors that contribute into uncontrolled aggression. Other factors should be also present for appearing of aggression. Circumstances play great role in such situations. So, it is even impossible to determine whether steroids cause aggression or certain circumstances. Violent cases should be viewed as a complex of steroid use and circumstances.
It is also claimed by experts that high testosterone levels are connected with aggression in some persons. So, it is important to underline here that while several individuals with elevated testosterone levels experience aggression, others with enhanced levels of testosterone are not predisposed to uncontrolled violence. This condition differs from one person to another.
You can see that the connection between usage of steroids and violence is a complicated issue. Specialists have not studied this condition well enough to engage it. So, if defense lawyers of the Olympic athlete want to argue that anabolic steroids have made their client to kill his girlfriend, they should realize that they are going to utilize controversial affirmations.

Pharmaceutical companies provide information to anti-doping agencies

Nowadays many drug manufacturers are ready to cooperate with anti-doping agencies in their fight against usage of banned medications in sports. It sounds strange but this is the reality. In fact, if you review the fate of EPO, you can comprehend why pharmaceutical companies agree to support efforts of anti-doping officials. EPO is actually an effective remedy for treatment of anemia. A lot of individuals with anemia that have applied EPO have been treated. But what do you think while hearing about this medication? Almost any individual associates this remedy just with doping in sports. This product has been abused by Lance Armstrong that has cheated the whole world. Thus, EPO is associated just with lying, shame, etc. Looking at this condition, drug manufacturers try to “defend” their drugs from the similar fate. That’s why they cooperate with anti-doping officials.
However some drug manufacturers began to collaborate with anti-doping officials earlier, sometimes there were several problems between them. Anti-doping agencies criticized several pharmaceutical companies for their connections with doping.
Nowadays relations between anti-doping officials and drug manufacturers are better. Drug manufacturers share detailed information about new medications with anti-doping officials. It is valuable information for development of detection tests for these drugs. While anti-doping agencies find out how drugs are manufactured, how they pass into body, how they work in the body, they can introduce more effectual tests for these medicines.
For example, the drug manufacturer Roche that introduced the drug CERA helped anti-doping officers to develop a detection test for it. Later other drug manufacturers followed the example of Roche. The drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline went so far, as it sponsored an anti-doping lab during the 2012 Olympics.
While relations between anti-doping officials and big pharmaceutical companies become stronger, smaller pharmaceutical companies started to cooperate with anti-doping officials too. While previously drug manufacturers haven’t wanted to discuss about their links to anti-doping officers publicly, nowadays they don’t fear to announce about this condition.

It is not needed to subject athletes to anti-doping tests

It is not necessary to subject athletes to tests for doping substances. Many cases manifest that tests for forbidden medicines are not efficacious. Furthermore, it is important to realize that application of tests by anti-doping agencies is not logical at Olympics. The main purpose of Olympic sportspersons is following: to become faster, stronger and to be at the highest level. So, why should you keep sportspeople far from drugs which could help them to achieve this result?
As you know, steroids and other related drugs boost performance. Thus, sportspeople should be allowed to use these remedies in order to increase physical performance.
Numerous persons claim that anabolic steroids and other doping products make competitions unfair. Is this point of view true? No, it wrong. You should comprehend that tests for anabolic steroids and other related medicines make competitions unfair. Many sportspersons administer performance-enhancing drugs while avoiding detection. Thus, some athletes apply steroids; others don’t violate anti-doping rules. As a result, users of doping products have unfair advantage over non-dopers. It’s unfair. Let all sportspersons have similar access to performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, competitions will be fairer.
But debating about unfairness in sports, you should remember about other aspects that have more essential influence of fairness/unfairness than anabolic steroids and other related products. Several athletes live in developed countries; others are in less developed countries. Certain sportspersons have money to purchase necessary equipment; others can’t afford it. Some countries can sponsor sportspersons, coaches, sport doctors and managers; others are not capable to do it. Thus, unfairness should be discussed here.
Olympic sportspersons spend much time while training. They sacrifice time, money, etc. That’s why it is illogical to suspend those that are caught using anabolic steroids and other doping products.
While sportspeople are sentenced to suspensions for application of anabolic steroids and certain other chemical substances, they are never banned for application of herbs and certain potions. It is stated that anabolic steroids and other chemical substances are suspended in sports because they can enhance physical performance. But what is for herbs and potions? They are also capable to boost energy. Nevertheless, these remedies are not prohibited in sports.  Chinese athletes use herbal remedies and win.
Of course, you may argue that steroids and certain other medicines may result in serious negative effects. Undoubtedly, certain forbidden medicines may cause serious health problems. But those who intend to take these preparations do own research. They are aware of probable dangers. Let athletes decide whether it is worthy to administer such medications. If they are ready to worsen health, let them do it because they should manage own bodies.

Black market is primary source of all doping products

David Howman, the CEO of the WADA, considers that China is the chief source of raw materials used by underground labs for manufacture of anabolic steroids, HGH and other related drugs. Raw powders are shipped from this country. Then underground labs produce illegal products which are offered for sale by dealers at gyms and on the streets.
The black market of steroids controls sales of illegal medicines on the white market. The black market turns out to be the source of drugs that are available on the white market. It is believed that almost all products which are sold have been initially obtained from underground labs which have utilized raw materials from China.
Top athletes are often demonized for application of steroids and other related preparations. Since steroid scandals appear daily, many individuals believe that steroids and other doping products are mainly administered by top sportspersons. But it is important to mention that this a wrong opinion. Some specialists have defined that steroids and other related medicines are more widely used by high school students and aged individuals that try to improve their appearance. While students want to increase muscles with the help of steroids and some other illegal drugs, aged individuals try to add strength and lower fat deposits with the help of these drugs.
Unfortunately, legal supplements often contain steroidal compounds. Companies include such ingredients intentionally. As a result, those that take just nutritional and/or sport supplements turn out to be dopers. According to David Howman, the director general of the WADA, it is important to supervise supplement industry in order to prevent appearing of supplements which contain illegal compounds.

It’s better to legalize doping in sports

What do you believe about legalization of doping in sports?  Several persons believe that it is time to legalize it. Others are against it. What do you think?
Those who are against legalization of doping in sports think that anabolic steroids and other related medicines represent essential evil. They may cause severe unwanted results in consumers. Furthermore, a doper has unfair advantage over a non-doper during competitions.
According to another opinion, administration of anabolic steroids and other doping products should be allowed in sports. Let sportspersons apply whatever they want! If they desire to administer steroids, let them do it! If they intend to use other medications, let them do it! If they want to use several drugs, let physicians supervise their application! Doctors know what their patients should do in order to avoid several undesirable effects. Thus, performance-enhancing drugs will not lead to serious side results. As a result, application of anabolic steroids and other related medications will be relatively safe for health and life of users.
As you know, anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are currently forbidden in sports. When sportspersons are suspected and/or found guilty of doping, scandals appear. Such situations are frequently discussed during TV shows, in magazines, newspapers, on internet, etc. You must know that each scandal usually contains not only truth but also gossips, exaggerations, etc. As a result, you can’t be sure whether several affirmations are true or not.
Those that are against legalization of doping in sports believe that sportspersons enhance performance unnaturally with the help of anabolic steroids and other related drugs. Speaking about enhancement of athletic performance, you should not forget about enhancement of sexual performance, cognitive skills, improvement of health, etc. Why do we use some drugs and supplements, improving our health and life, while demonizing sportspersons who try to promote performance with anabolic steroids and other doping products? Is it fairly? You would note that anabolic steroids and some other doping products lead to health problems. Yes, it is true. But what do you consider about usage of caffeine and nicotine? They are accepted in the society. But it is necessary to notice that caffeine and nicotine result in more serious health troubles than anabolic steroids and other related medicines. Nonetheless, consumers of caffeine and nicotine are not so harshly demonized, as consumers of steroids.
Anti-doping agencies hope that they will soon eradicate doping from sports. “Competitions will be fair”, - they exclaim. But it is needed to realize that doping will be never eliminated from sports. Anti-doping officials will not be ever able to do it. While they elaborate new methods of detection and increase penalties for intake of banned substances, sportspersons find new ways to avoid detection. So, anyone should understand that this conflict will never end, if doping is not permitted in sports.

Attitude towards performance-enhancing drugs and procedures

The reporter Dan Le Batard notices that it is necessary to think over our attitude to doping. Do we evaluate various athletes the same way? Do we accept application of steroids and other related medicines by sportspersons? What is our real attitude to sportspersons that apply steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs/procedures? Do we admire of those that have success in sports because of steroids and other related remedies?
Sometimes the society is guilty for doping of athletes. The society should be demonized for abnormal actions of sportspersons. The society admires of abnormal things that occur in sports. The society admires of those that have ligaments removed from cadavers. The society admires of sportspersons that are involved in various abnormal actions: competing with catheter, cutting fingers off, etc. Athletes do a lot to become prominent. They submit to various procedures which are not required for their health. Moreover, they use such drugs and procedures that ruin their health. Why do they do such things? The answer is obvious: they want to be praised; they desire to become prominent. So, they do it for physical performance. While sportspersons use remedies which result in serious harm in them, we support their behavior through our praise, awards, money, etc.
Actually, the society is hypocritical. While we are inclined to demonize steroids and some other banned drugs, we don’t condemn sportspersons that utilize various procedures for enhancement of their physical performance. While we blame some dopers, we praise others. Why are certain products and procedures forbidden for increase of performance, while others are allowed? Let be reasonable! If you demonize anabolic steroids, don’t support those that apply alternatives to these substances that are also capable to promote physical performance. If you desire to see natural talents of athletes, don’t praise those that submit to different procedures for increase of physical performance! Before you blame or praise someone/something, think over this aspect! Don’t hurry and be reasonable!

Anti-aging clinics appear to be related to doping scandals

Many anti-aging clinics are connected with doping scandals. It’s naturally because they supply sportspersons and bodybuilders with steroids and other related medications. When appropriate authorities raid anti-aging clinics and seize documents, they see that certain celebrated sport figures belong to clients of the clinics.
Recently some anti-aging clinics located in Miami were investigated. Feds determined that the clinics sold prescription drugs illegally. The clinics sold medications for enhancement of muscle mass, weight loss, increase of endurance, etc.
According to the newspaper the Miami New Times, the anti-aging clinic Biogenesis was found guilty of illegal sale of doping products. Furthermore, such well-known baseball players, as Alex Rodriquez and Melky Cabrera bought doping products at Biogenesis of America. So, the anti-aging clinic turned out to be linked with one of the biggest steroid scandals in the sport of baseball.
Medical records of Biogenesis were obtained from an employee of the clinic. The records were presented on the site of the newspaper Miami New Times. Reporters said that the employee who provided the records didn’t want to be identified.
It is reported that anabolic steroids, HGH, IGF-1 and other prescription medications are widely sold illegally by anti-aging clinics. Moreover, clinics hire doctors who provide fake prescriptions. Prescriptions for steroids and other related products are often given to clients without appropriate evaluation of their personal conditions. Furthermore, physicians supply clients with needed prescriptions even without seeing them. In additions to these aspects, several corrupt physicians permit anti-aging clinics to utilize their prescription pads. As a result, anti-aging clinics sell steroids, painkillers and other prescription medications illicitly, as if they worked legally.
When illicit operations of anti-aging clinics become obvious, owners of clinics, doctors and certain employees are sentenced to several sanctions. Nevertheless, the risk to get punishment doesn’t stop clinics from their illegal operations. However proper authorities try to eliminate illegal sale of prescription medications, their success is not yet significant.

Baseball will be soon “clean”

Although some individuals think that doping will be never eradicated from sports, you can come across more optimistic points of view linked with this issue.
Frank Thomas, a former MLB player notices that he has had success has in baseball without application of steroids and other related products. He is glad that he has never doped. Looking at Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, he is proud of his achievements in baseball. The baseball stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have achieved great success. But now their achievements are removed. These sportspersons are considered to be cheaters. They haven’t been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despites of their success. Frank Thomas is glad about this aspect. He notes that dopers must never be in the Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Frank Thomas claims that he has played during the steroid era successfully without usage of forbidden products.
Frank Thomas notes that he has respected the successful baseball players Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.  But since they have taken steroids and/or other banned drugs, Frank Thomas doesn’t consider them stars longer. However, he doesn’t have harsh words for them. But Frank Thomas thinks that application of performance-enhancing drugs is their decision and they have to suffer the consequences, being out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have been tainted. Their accomplishments don’t cost anything because they are fake. Such persons shouldn’t be praised.
Frank Thomas thinks that the MLB acts correctly, agreeing to introduce blood testing for HGH. While baseball players have submitted to urine testing for HGH, they will also submit to blood testing for this banned medicine systematically. Thus, Frank Thomas claims that the drug testing program becomes more efficient in the MLB. He supposes that doping will be eliminated from this sport totally. Games will be soon fair, according to Frank Thomas.

Since doping is not permitted in sports, competitions are unfair

Numerous professional sportspersons acquired steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs from the Miami anti-aging clinic Biogenesis. The famous baseball stars Alex Rodriquez, Melky Cabrera and Bartolo Colon also belonged to individuals that got anabolic steroids at this clinic.
What is unusual here? - Nothing. Steroids and other related medications are widely taken in baseball and in other sports. Sportspersons get these medicines at pharmacies, clinics, etc. A lot of anti-ageing clinics, pharmaceutical companies and other related establishments distribute steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs illegally. Biogenesis is not the only clinic that is involved in illegal actions related to anabolic steroids and other prescription drugs. Sportspersons find different ways to get anabolic steroids and other related drugs and apply them. Although anti-doping officials try to eliminate doping from sports, their efforts are not successful.
Do you think that anti-doping agencies don’t work enough well? Do you mean that they should establish more sophisticated drug testing systems? Do you claim that they don’t do their job properly?
It is important to see that no any drug testing program is capable to eradicate doping from sports completely. Athletes find several ways to avoid detection. Administration of doping remedies is a part of sports. It exists from ancient time. Even ancient Greeks and Romans had certain ways to enhance their performance to win. Will athletes stop administering steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs now?
Certain sportspersons purchase undetectable medications and administer them. Moreover, they hire experts that supply them with tips for application of anabolic steroids and/or other doping products. So, some athletes have unfair advantage over others. Anti-doping officials can’t change the situation. They can’t make sports “clean”. What is it necessary to do under such circumstances? It is probably needed to legalize doping in professional sports. So, anyone will be allowed to apply whatever he/she wants. As a result, no any athlete will have unfair advantage over another.
But since anabolic steroids and other related products are not permitted in sports, athletes try to find ways to obtain and apply these preparations, avoiding detection. When it becomes evident that several athletes dope, scandals appear.

Lance Armstrong’s doping case manifests that drug testing is not sophisticated

Lance Armstrong was denying taking doping products for years. Although he was accused of administering prohibited drugs many times, he continued to claim that he never applied banned preparations. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he lied about doping. But ultimately, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to applying EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
Although many sportspersons administered performance-enhancing drugs and avoided detection successfully, there was anything uncommon in the doping case of the legendary American cyclist. Lance Armstrong achieved great success in sports. He won Tour de France races 7 consecutive times. He obtained also some other awards. The American cyclist obtained worldwide success. Although he submitted to thousands drug tests, he never tested positive for any prohibited medication.
Of course, Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsperson who has doped. Sportspersons have taken forbidden medicines during past years. They continue to administer anabolic steroids and other related products today. And professional sportspersons will use them in future. Usage of anabolic steroids and other doping products is spread in professional sports. Almost each sportsperson takes prohibited medications. While several sportspersons test positive for forbidden drugs and get bans, others are not caught.
As for the attitude towards Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Many individuals got great anger, when the legendary cyclist admitted to taking EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. Numerous individuals believed in him. They thought that Lance Armstrong competed “cleanly”. That’s why their disappointment was significant.
And what is about “clean” sports? Anti-doping officials should think about this issue. While anti-doping agencies claim that they have sophisticated tests to eradicate doping from sports, a lot of sportspersons apply steroids and/or other doping products and avoid detection.
While the legendary cyclist has admitted to taking forbidden medications, anti-doping officials should acknowledge that their programs are weak.

Steroid use in professional sports

Przemyslaw Saleta’s attitude to Lance Armstrong’s steroid use differs from that of thousands individuals. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the American cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta claims that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost every professional sportsperson. The 7-time Tour de France winner has applied forbidden preparations and cheated about his doping. Nothing is surprising. Almost every sportsperson applied anabolic steroids and other doping products.
While numerous athletes that administer prohibited drugs are caught by anti-doping agencies and sentenced to bans, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited drug. He could avoid detection, despites of having been subjected to thousands drug tests. Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only athlete that has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! The state sponsors them. The state provides money enough to get such products which are undetectable. So, a lot of Chinese athletes administer doping products without being detected. It becomes evident that athletes that have much money may use doping products and avoid detection. Lance Armstrong tuned out to be just one of such sportspersons.
Przemyslaw Saleta has an unusual proposal. He thinks that steroids and other related preparations should be legalized in professional sports. According to this athlete, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are taken by adults that possess sufficient information about methods to consume them properly. Przemyslaw Saleta believes that usage of steroids and other related products by sportspersons should be monitored by health care providers. Thus, athletes are likely to prevent grave side results.
Furthermore, Przemyslaw Saleta considers that steroids and other doping products are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where sportspersons have to endure very extreme conditions while training and competing. Thus, anabolic steroids and other related products help cyclists to maintain health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without steroids and other related drugs.
But Przemyslaw Saleta underlines that anabolic steroids and other related drugs should be forbidden in amateur sports. Moreover, young athletes must not be also permitted to take these products because they may cause significant harm in them. Teenagers must not administer such products because they may get grave adverse results.
Nevertheless, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that it is wrong to suppose that anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs represent the key to success. According to the polish boxer, success can be obtained with the help of hard working.

Health officials should punish pharmaceutical companies for illegal actions harshly

A lot of drug manufacturers violate laws. But only some of them are sanctioned properly. A lot of compounding pharmacies avoid serious sanctions successfully. But only when serious scandals result from illicit actions of pharmaceutical companies, they are sentenced to appropriate penalties. For example, everyone is aware of the meningitis outbreak which has spread across the country because of tainted steroids produced by a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. Undoubtedly, owners and officers of the company will be punished appropriately. But when illicit activities of drug manufacturers don’t result in such serious troubles, they continue with their business successfully.
Journalists report about illegal actions linked with steroids, painkillers and other prescription medications daily. But you may see that pharmaceutical companies get only insignificant sentencing for illicit sale of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. So, sportspersons and bodybuilders have free access to doping products. They purchase steroids and other related medications from pharmaceutical companies and use them for athletic needs. Moreover, some compounding pharmacies provide fake prescriptions for anabolic-androgenic steroids. Corrupt doctors supply customers of compounding pharmacies with prescriptions which are given without required evaluation of customers’ personal conditions.
Pharmaceutical companies are responsible not only for illicit distribution of steroids. Several pharmaceutical companies produce medicines in unsterile conditions. As a result, numerous persons get tainted medicines and experience serious complications, using  these preparations. Several individuals even die from contamination resulted from intake of contaminated preparations. As you are possibly informed, 39 individuals died because of fungal meningitis resulted from contaminated methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The late contamination with fungal meningitis should influence on decisions of appropriate authorities. Criminal penalties should take place. Otherwise, health of many persons is in a serious danger. Prescription medicines must be sold just under real prescriptions. All products must be produced in sterile conditions. If drug manufacturers don’t obey all laws, they must be sanctioned. They must not be allowed to continue with business, if they violate laws. Forfeiture of licenses should be accompanied by other serious sanctions.

Steroids caused testicular cancer in Lance Armstrong

However the American cyclist Lance Armstrong has already lost his Tour de France titles and other awards, his steroid scandal is still hotly debated. Numerous indidivuals are still expressing their attitudes to this case. Not only his alleged intake of doping products is disputed but some individuals also speak about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer. Why has Lance Armstrong experienced this health problem in his young years? What has caused this disease in him?
Whoopi Goldberg, a famous American actress is also involved in debates linked with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. While she has been chiefly involved in discussions linked with marijuana and other related drugs, now she has chosen to join those that fight against anabolic steroids and other doping products.
According to Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong has experienced testicular cancer because of steroids. The actress claims that anabolic-androgenic steroids are likely to lead to cancer. She argues that these preparations may promote appearing and developing cancer. Whoopi Goldberg thinks that experts should inform people about possible tights between anabolic steroids and cancer. The actress notices that experts can determine whether steroids have sickened Lance Armstrong.
But what do other celebrated persons think about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer? Bob Weiner, a celebrated political commentator, notes that anyone should be very cautious while supposing that steroids are responsible for development of cancer. This man acknowledges that these preparations cause numerous adverse reactions which are quite harmful for users’ health and even life. But he notices that it is uncommon to blame steroids for cancer. Such suggestions are serious. Bob Weiner considers that this issue has nothing to do with anti-doping morality.
Nonetheless, Bob Weiner is inclined to believe that Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer has been caused by anabolic steroids. This illness normally doesn’t occur in young men. Why then has Lance Armstrong got it? Since scientific literature supposes that connections between cancer and steroid use may exist, Bob Weiner doesn’t deny affirmations of Whoopi Goldberg.
But as it has been already noticed, this issue is not included in those of anti-doping programs. Anti-doping officers focus on morality and they don’t care about protection of sportspeople’s health.

Steroid abuse

Drug manufacturers are inclined to illegal activities. A lot of companies produce and distribute counterfeit medications. As a result, consumers don’t acquire desired benefits. Moreover, fake medications may cause dangerous unusual side reactions in consumers. In addition to these illicit operations, drug manufacturers also distribute prescription medicines illegally. Anabolic steroids, HGH, painkillers and other medications are sold without any prescription. So, a lot of persons administer these drugs for non-therapeutic purposes. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products are widely taken for athletic goals. Sportspeople and bodybuilders buy and apply these drugs in order to enhance muscle mass and get strength. Numerous individuals desire to be more muscular and combat fatigue during workouts and competitions. That’s why they choose to apply anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Certain other individuals try to look more beautiful/handsome. So, they apply certain prescription preparations for anti-aging purposes.
Anabolic steroids, HGH and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely available at online drug stores. Certain companies even hire corrupt doctors who supply users with proper prescriptions. These doctors provide prescriptions without needed examination of clients and even without seeing them. Obtaining prescriptions, many individuals buy anabolic steroids and other related products and administer them for non-therapeutic needs.
However distribution and intake of anabolic steroids for non-therapeutic needs are forbidden under laws of many countries, a lot of pharmacies avoid penalties successfully. While certain companies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions linked with medicines, they are rarely punished appropriately. Moreover, they continue to manufacture and sell anabolic steroids illegally.
Another problem linked with illegal manufacture and distribution of anabolic steroids and other related drugs is following: certain pharmacies manufacture medications in unsterile conditions. Thus, individuals that administer such drugs may be contaminated with several diseases. Sometimes contamination with a serious disease may be fatal for several consumers. The meningitis outbreak which has lately occurred in the USA is widely known around the world. 39 individuals died because they got tainted steroid injections. Thus, proper officials should monitor manufacture of medicines. If safety is not at the needed level, health of users is in a great danger.

NECC had to be sentenced to severe penalties earlier

In 2003 the FDA had in mind to shut down the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which lately caused the meningitis outbreak in several states of America. The Massachusetts pharmacy manufactured contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. Over 400 persons that administered the contaminated steroid injections were sickened with fungal meningitis. This disease turned out to be tragic for 39 individuals.
According to a late report published by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report disclosed numerous cases related to the Massachusetts pharmacy that should have been closed by the FDA earlier.
The FDA stated in 2003 that the NECC should not have manufactured drugs till improving of the situation. But ultimately the FDA didn’t prohibit manufacture of products at the NECC. Since the NECC was considered to be a pharmacy, it should have been monitored by Massachusetts officials. So, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to resolve the problem. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t prohibit manufacture of drugs at once. The NECC continued to produce medicines. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the pharmacy, received reprimand.
Furthermore, the NECC was guilty of some illicit operations. The company acted inappropriately under its license. Being a pharmacy, the NECC acted as a manufacturer and sent thousands dosages of medicines to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 several individuals suffered from unusual side reactions after they had applied bethamethasone injections manufactured by the Massachusetts pharmacy.
Later several individuals who administered methylprednisolone acetate injections produced by the Massachusetts pharmacy were contaminated with bacterial meningitis. Since these individuals got complete recovery because of antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The NECC was not punished for the contaminated products.
These and even certain other cases show that the NECC should have sanctioned earlier. The NECC should have been shut down for its illicit and improper actions. But the Massachusetts pharmacy was never sentenced to any serious penalties. As a result, the pharmacy continued to produce preparations which were dangerous for consumers’ health. Finally, the meningitis outbreak caused by tainted injections of the Massachusetts pharmacy spread to several states and sickened a lot of persons. If the pharmacy had been closed earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have occurred.

Tennessee health officials should be awarded

The meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated epidural steroid injections could have been avoided. But since the FDA didn’t use its power for this purpose suitably, more than 500 individuals were contaminated with this disease and 39 recipients of the steroids died.
Tennessee officials turned out to show competence under such circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their decisive actions.
It was reported that many individuals that had received steroid injections produced by the NECC suffered from complications. When Tennessee health officials were informed about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to discontinue using medicines manufactured by the compounding center from Massachusetts. Furthermore, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were rapid and decisive. They didn’t hesitate and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve help those that were already contaminated with meningitis.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t acted so rapidly and competently, more persons would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have been.
When it comes to the FDA, it showed incompetence. It didn’t utilize its authority decisively in order to improve the situation. Then it attempted to justify its negligence, saying that its power was not cleared and established enough to influence on such large-scale compounding pharmacies, as the NECC. But legislators didn’t accept the FDA’s excuse.
Tennessee health officials deserve to acquire a gold medal for their actions.
Although certain individuals consider that they could avoid contamination, warnings about certain risks continue to exist. Many persons are still hospitalized. Others are visited by health officials. If any side effects occur at injection sites of those who have introduced the contaminated steroids, they should call doctors immediately.

Manny Pacquiao is loved not only as fighter but also as public servant

Each Filipino knows and likes the professional boxer Manny Pacquiao. This boxer represents own country successfully. Thus, Filipinos admire of him. This athlete is devoted to his boxing career. Manny Pacquiao is claimed to be a national sports hero and an international star. The boxer is known around the world.
It is necessary to mention that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not just for his success in sports. While several Filipinos acknowledge that they are not interested in boxing at all, they note that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not surprisingly. Manny Pacquiao is a very kind and magnanimous individual. Certain persons note that he is modest and proud at the same time. While he successfully represents his country during fights, he serves other persons. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This person is a public servant. It is interesting to notice that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He wants to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has distressful experience. His life has not been always easy. This person has suffered from numerous difficulties like other people of the third world. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been young. So, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has gone through poverty. He knows how Filipinos live and what they feel. That’s why being a public servant, Manny Pacquiao puts efforts in order to improve his people’s life.
The boxer is also a religious person. He reads the Bible day by day. His actions manifest that he believes in God.
 There is just one aspect that causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is suspected of steroid use. Numerous individuals consider that physical changes in this fighter point at doping. But Manny Pacquiao claims that he has never used anabolic steroids. His strength coach Ariza claims that the fighter has success because of new training methods introduced by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist who has introduced new training regimen that has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao notes that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He makes it clear that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never administered any illegal medicines. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the downfall of Lance Armstrong. He notices that he doesn’t desire to have success with the help of illegal preparations because such methods can ruin his good reputation.

NECC was tested by FDA

It is widely reported about the meningitis outbreak which has occurred in several states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections led to fungal meningitis in over 500 individuals. The contamination turned out to be tragic for 39 individuals: they died. The majority of deaths occurred in Tennessee.
It was noted that contaminated steroid injections had been produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which is based in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the company in order to determine what led to contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was confirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were indeed produced by this compounding pharmacy.
The FDA told the Associated Press that it was evident that manufacture of products was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA noted that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were only certain problems at the pharmacy. The equipment applied for manufacture of solution for injections was unsterile.
Furthermore, the FDA stated that there were certain other contaminants. Some bacterial contaminants were found at the pharmacy. However these contaminants were not real pathogens, they were able to result in infection too. These bacterial contaminants were found in such products, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any situations reported about contamination caused by application of these products. But it was underlined that these products could also result in contamination. Although the bacterial contaminants presented anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in medicines. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the NECC and confirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were prepared in inappropriate conditions.
The situation made it clear that new laws on compounding pharmacies should be established. Contamination should be avoided. Otherwise, public health is in danger in the USA.

Barry Larkin urges young athletes not to use steroids

The retired MLB player Barry Larkin notes about his negative attitude to sportspeople that have ever used steroids and/or other forbidden preparations. He claims that such baseball players who have ever been associated with performance-enhancing drugs must not enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be in the Hall of Fame is the highest honor that is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been elected for the Hall of Fame last year. He considers that dopers should not get the highest honor. They should see that they have made a serious mistake, when they have made a decision to take steroids and/or other related medicines. Their decision points that they should be out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin belongs to the most successful baseball players. He has won some awards, while playing baseball professionally.
Barry Larkin also notices about Pete Rose that is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This player has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been banned from professional baseball for the whole life. Thus, he doesn’t have any possibility to be introduced to the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin claims that those that have ever taken forbidden preparations should receive similar suspension. They must not be in the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t desire to blame those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make hasty conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin notices that no any sportsman should be blamed, if his guilt has not been proven. He remains to be innocent until it will be evident that he has really applied steroids and/or other related preparations.
Barry Larkin also participates in teaching young athletes about risks associated with administration of anabolic steroids. He has formed a charity foundation that has been called after his name. So, the former successful baseball player puts substantial efforts to make baseball clean. He convinces young athletes not to apply steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Barry Larkin wants to see baseball drug-free.

Dana White: Anderson Silva will face George St-Pierre

The UFC president Dana White continues to claim that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will take place. Although Anderson Silva has said that he is not interested in the fight, Dana White doesn’t lose his hope. The UFC president declares that the fight between these individuals will occur before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also face Jon Jones. But now Jon Jones trains in order to fight against Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to be in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any antipathy to each other, fans want more fervently to see the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have argued that they don’t want to face one another. Nevertheless, Dana White notes that he is aware of the real situation. He says that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre say that they don’t desire to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. The UFC president states that completely opposite words are pronounced behind the scenes. In addition to these conditions, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The fighter always does what he should do.
Dana White praises Anderson Silva. He says that this fighter has unbelievable abilities. Anderson Silva has showed his splendid performance numerous times.
It is interesting to mention that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar who has taken steroids.
Speaking about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar claimed that his opponent displayed amazing skills. He added that Anderson Silva defeated him totally. He felt as if he hadn’t won any fight. So, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his usage of forbidden drugs.
The UFC president doesn’t discontinue admiring of Anderson Silva. The UFC president is sure that the fighter evaluates his skills correctly and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

Ambiguity should be disposed from rules on pharmacies

The fungal meningitis outbreak which started in September last year had obvious influence upon America. Contaminated injectable steroids were produced by the New England Compounding Center (based in Massachusetts) and introduced by a lot of persons. As a result, over 400 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis in over 20 states. 39 persons contaminated with this illness died. 14 deaths occurred in Tennessee.
It became obvious that it was necessary to do anything for prevention of such cases. Contamination must not occur in future. The FDA had to meet with representatives of all states in order to discuss this situation. So, lately a meeting took place in order to find ways linked with prevention of contamination in the future.
It was noticed during the conference that new rules on compounding pharmacies should be elaborated.
Representatives of some states specified that they did proper job in their states and no any individual experienced troubles related to contamination. Furthermore, they noted critically that they were not aware of what happened in other states.
When it comes to the FDA, its authority over such situations is not established appropriately. Federal court cases that were during past years cut the authority of the FDA substantially. Furthermore, several laws seem to be unclear.
Margaret Hamburg, the FDA Commissioner, offered to improve the situation through the following modifications:
- to control training of state regulators;
- to induce sharing information between the FDA and states;
- to remove ambiguity from laws.

These points seem to be justifiable. Such changes must help to induce improving public health of Americans. Undoubtedly, if laws contain ambiguity, no any agreement will be achieved. That’s why new laws should be elaborated and existing laws should be altered.
The FDA believes that state regulators will coact with it in order to prevent producing and shipping contaminated medications.

Lance Armstrong has played great role in history of sports

Another year has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you note about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you say about amazing baseball players? Will you note about the dishonored American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you say about the London Olympics? Will you mention about concussions of football players? Will you say about suicides committed by certain professional football players? What will you notice about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, anyone will remember the case linked with Lance Armstrong while speaking about sports of 2012. Every individual will notice about the role of steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any person will note about probable adverse reactions of steroids applied for muscle and strength gains. Any person interested in sports will remember what reporters have presented about anabolic steroids, cheating in sports and numerous ways of athletes to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will possibly comment the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also mention about dreadful deeds of Jerry Sandusky and his coaching career at Penn State.
But let think what future generations will remember. What will historians comment one hundred years later? Will they focus on stories about James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they remember concussions of professional football players? Although they will possibly talk over these cases, the most heat debates will be linked with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case which will be never forgotten. A lot of individuals will remember achievements of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Of course, they will also notice about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his ashamed reputation upon the charity organization. They will remember that application of steroids led Lance Armstrong to loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from the foundation Livestrong and certain other problems. The legendary cyclist will be ever in the memory of the American society.

May steroid users enter Baseball Hall of Fame?

Fans of baseball and numerous other persons seem to be anxious by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Some great players have not been elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is not surprisingly that you also ask why they have not been supported. Under rules of voting, those that have shown brilliant baseball abilities and contributed to their teams evidentially should be elected. It goes without saying that such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and certain other persons have shown amazing skills and accomplishments while playing professionally. Why haven’t they entered the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Many voters affirm that they will never support those that have ever been related to anabolic steroids and/or other doping products. Dopers should be sanctioned. Future generations should understand that they will never actually have success in sports, if they take doping products.
What would you do, if you were a voter? Would you support consumers of steroids?
Actually, voters never possess entire information about admitted and suspected steroid users. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has really taken doping products. Many persons have suspicions but there is no any proof. Why should voters refuse to support him? Are they sure that he has applied anabolic steroids and other banned drugs? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is wrong to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions.
While several voters are ready to support suspected consumers of steroids, they state that they will never vote for an admitted consumer of steroids. However it seems to be fair, let review the situation better! Have steroids played any substantial role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has taken performance-enhancing drugs, it is possible to convince anyone that he has succeeded not because of steroids. Great accomplishment of this celebrated baseball player have been displayed before his alleged steroid use. According to several affirmations, Roger Clemens has administered steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most amazing accomplishments have been done by him before 1998. Thus, nobody can affirm that anabolic steroids have helped Roger Clemens to succeed in professional baseball. That’s why he should be in the Hall of Fame.
Moreover, why are a lot of persons inclined to blame just consumers of steroids? Isn’t it the society that presses sportspeople to start using steroids and other related medications?

Chances of steroid users to be in Baseball Hall of Fame

Some members of the Baseball Hall of Fame affirm that consumers of steroids must never be in their club. They affirm that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens don’t deserve to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very glad that these athletes didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to enter the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is correct. They think that otherwise our kids get confused. They will think that they are allowed to take anabolic steroids and whatever they want and remain unpunished. So, it would be a negative example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and some others that belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this point of view. They even note about cycling, as a good example to follow.
What happened actually in cycling? The prominent American cyclist was accused of taking prohibited medicines. As a result, he was deprived of his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time ban.
Thus, some members of the Baseball Hall of Fame claim that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players that are found guilty of doping should be excluded from this sport totally. Record books must not contain information about success of those that have been caught using banned substances. Those that have cheated should be punished properly.
Nonetheless, not every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has similar opinion. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He says that these baseball players should be elected for the Hall of Fame. These sportspersons are stars in baseball. Nobody could prove that they have really applied doping products. Since there is no any proof, suspicions cost nothing.
Under rules connected with voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have great abilities and those that have contributed to their teams essentially should be enter the Hall of Fame.  Nobody doubts that Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made significant contributions to their teams. That’s why they should enter the Hall of Fame.

Angel “Memo” Hernandez refuses to reveal his methods on muscle and strength gains

Every fan saw that the body of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been changed obviously. What caused such significant changes in the sportsperson?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is linked to the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, a lot of persons think that the boxer’s muscles have been increased because of steroids and/or other related medications. Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been employed as a strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This man was related to the BALCO scandal. As it was found out, this person supplied a lot of elite athletes with steroids and other related preparations. He presented information about several athletes who obtained prohibited drugs from him.
Finding out that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a distributor of steroids, a lot of persons believe that he provides performance-enhancing drugs to Juan Manuel Marquez. Certain suspicions and even accusations were pronounced by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach claimed that it would be well to subject the both boxers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to drug testing before the fight.
Actually, Freddie Roach’s suspicions were not based on any drug evidence. He focused only on increased muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Manny Pacquiao’s trainer claimed that he didn’t mean anything serious. He said that he was just joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez noted that he was not just a coach. Since he is a scientist, he possesses great knowledge. He knows the best ways to increase muscles and add strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez claims that he knows the methods to do it legally. No any illegal drug is included in his methods. But he doesn’t want to reveal the ways. The coach claims that this is a secret.
As for Juan Manuel Marquez, he affirmed that he never took any forbidden product. He said that it was not drugs that caused his dramatic transformation. Furthermore, he added that weight was not the chief factor while fighting. According to the boxer, a fighter should have intelligence, speed and strength in order to succeed.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was tested for prohibited medicines before the fight. Such tests are usually conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after matches.

Pete Rose urges his wife that he is kept out of Baseball Hall of Fame fairly

The former MLB player Pete Rose is a reasonable individual. He sees own faults and don’t blame others for his problems. He is an example for other athletes that have been discredited for steroid use or other mistakes.
When it comes to Pete Rose, he was never linked to steroids. This athlete had great success while playing baseball professionally. He acquired 3 World Series rings, a MVP award, 3 batting titles, 2 Gold Gloves, etc. However Pete Rose didn’t take steroids and other prohibited products, he was found guilty of another mistake. This sportsman bet on baseball games. As a result, he was banned from the Hall of Fame permanently.
Pete Rose hopes that the decision will be changed and he will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Being in Cooperstown, Pete Rose’s wife was full of indignation. She and her husband, a former successful baseball player, had to watch Hall of Fame festivities as ordinary individuals. While Pete Rose’s wife was too unhappy, the former professional baseball player seemed not to have the same feelings.
Pete Rose affirms that he has patience. He will continue to wait until he receives the second chance. The sportsperson promises that he will never bet on games again. He affirms that the second chance will be enough for him to manifest that he is a trustworthy athlete. He will not need to acquire the 3rd chance.
Pete Rose tries to urge his wife that he is not in the Hall of Fame because of own fault. He notices that they shouldn’t blame others. He is guilty. That’s why he is banned.
Pete Rose realizes that he is like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and other baseball players connected with the steroid era. Pete Rose considers that Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are amazing baseball players that should enter the Hall of Fame. He notices that Roger Clemens hasn’t entered the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions. This sportsperson hasn’t failed any drug test. You haven’t seen Roger Clemens having steroids and needles in his hand. That’s why you don’t have any right to affirm that he has used these preparations. So, it is not correct to blame and punish the athlete while lacking proof.

Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could avoid prison

Does money bring happiness? Of course, it doesn’t. But money possesses great power. Although it can’t bring happiness, it is capable to help to avoid prison in several cases. Let review the cases linked with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. One has probably believed that these persons will lose. But you should not forget that rich guys never lose. Since they have money, they have many possibilities to win.
Barry Bonds was charged with lying to a grand jury. He said under the oath that he had never used any banned products. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating was obvious and he would spend certain time in jail. But remember: this athlete has much money. Although he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he was sentenced just to house arrest and community service. Furthermore, even this light sentencing was appealed.
Roger Clemens, another sportsman, was accused of lying under oath as well. He said that he had never used any banned preparations. Finally, the athlete was cleared of all charges. He didn’t lose too.
These cases demonstrate power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have engaged the most experienced defense attorneys. Of course, you need much money in order to employ the best defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could hire Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. Thus, it is naturally that federal prosecutors have lost under these circumstances.
Federal prosecutors lost also in other situations. For example, let mention the case against the famous American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
However the government wasted much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Feds had only insignificant results in the cases connected with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
So, if you are a professional sportsperson, you may administer anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid jail. Otherwise, you will be discredited and punished appropriately.

Kimberley Bell: Barry Bonds’ elbow injury was too severe because of steroids

Kimberley Bell, Barry Bonds’ ex mistress appeared in the trial to testify against the sportsperson. This woman affirmed that there were significant changes in body of Barry Bonds. She noticed that the baseball player’s head enhanced. Kimberley Bell also mentioned that he got shrunken testicles. Moreover, he suffered from hair loss and acne. According to this woman, Barry Bonds also had uncontrolled behavior. He was very aggressive and impatient. Such changes are commonly linked with administration of steroids.
Barry Bonds threatened to his ex mistress. He asked her disappear. Otherwise, he would kill her.
So, Kimberley Bell’s words served as a basis to continue accusing Barry Bonds of perjury and obstructing justice. Certain years ago the baseball player affirmed under oath that he had never taken steroids. But as it turned out, he might have lied under oath.
Presenting information about Barry Bonds, Kimberley Bell started to cry two times during the course. Once she was interrupted by a defense attorney for Barry Bonds.
Kimberley Bell was asked whether steroids were discussed by her and Barry Bonds. Bell said that once Barry Bonds claimed that he was applying anabolic steroids. The baseball player suffered from an elbow injury around 1999-2000. The injury was very serious, according to Kimberley Bell. So, she asked Barry Bonds about the serious injury. The baseball player affirmed that steroids promoted increasing muscles significantly and rapidly. As a result, the joint couldn’t handle so rapid and essential changes in the size of muscles.
Chris Arguedas, a defense attorney for the baseball player, accused Kimberley Bell of attempts to become famous and earn money because of her relations with Barry Bonds. She tried to promote selling a book about her relations with Barry Bonds.

Baseball Hall of Fame is for best players

Such celebrated baseball players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza, have not been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it fair? These sportspersons have acquired great results while playing baseball professionally. But it is affirmed that there is no any place for steroid users in the Hall of Fame.
So, several individuals affirm that if dopers are introduced into the Hall of Fame, it will have negative influence for future generations. Young persons should realize that successful baseball players are those that haven’t applied any banned medication. Actually, it is nonsense. Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens are always considered to be the best baseball players. If even they don’t enter the Hall of Fame, they will be always praised. These sportsmen have obtained splendid results. No one can doubt about their accomplishments.
Let think logically. For example, you see the prettiest girl in the town. But she fails to win Miss of America. Does she lose its beauty? Do you discontinue realizing her beauty only because she hasn’t win Miss of America? Answers are evident. The same situation is with Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. They are great players, regardless whether they will ever be in the Hall of Fame or not.
Barry Bonds got several MVPs before he was linked to steroids. Roger Clemens became prominent for his baseball skills before he was accused of steroid use. As for Mike Piazza, no one can contest that he is one of the best catchers.
It is affirmed that the Baseball Hall of Fame is the place for the best baseball players that have ever played the game. Let suggest that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza don’t belong to this category. Then we must introduce another category within the Baseball Hall of Fame. These players must be elected for the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, it loses its significance. Since the Hall of Fame is of greatness, it can’t exist without such excellent players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. Barry Bonds could make games exciting. He showed excellent baseball skills long before he was accused of doping. The same things may be said about Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. The Hall of Fame is nothing without these amazing players. That’s why it is necessary to consider these conditions and alter the attitude towards these players and the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, the integrity of this sport will be destroyed.

Do own research, if you want to burn fat with weight loss agents!

The New Year is claimed to be a time to produce changes in life. Many persons intend to do certain things for improvement of physique since January. January is time for new beginnings. A lot of persons start applying weight loss remedies since January. They desire to lose extra fat since the New Year. The New Year is time of certain new beginnings for athletes and bodybuilders too. A lot of sportspersons and bodybuilder begin to apply steroid cycles in January. Thus, since the New Year several individuals want to burn fat, others want to increase muscle mass and energy. Certain other individuals want to achieve several other goals related to their physical appearances.
It is naturally that a lot of individuals want to lose fat since the New Year. It is set that an individual commonly gets 1-2 pounds since the Thanksgiving till the Christmas. When it comes to those that are predisposed to obesity, they gain up to 5 pounds of fat during the same period of time. Of course, it is impossible to say the same things about professional sportspersons and bodybuilders because they commonly can manage weight gains. They are guided by strict dieting habits. That’s why they are unlikely to gain significant body fat, despites of holidays.
Although a lot of individuals start doing something for improvement of physical appearance, not everybody achieves his/her goals. Unfortunately, a lot of persons who don’t belong to professional bodybuilders don’t reach results linked with fat loss. We don’t desire to discourage anybody but this is the reality. Why do numerous persons fail to reach results linked with fat loss? Many persons administer FDA-approved preparations for this purpose. But it is needed to notice that these drugs aren’t efficient for fat loss. You should know that bodybuilders usually don’t take FDA-approved weight loss drugs. Moreover, common individuals don’t possess knowledge about correct diets which would be suitable for fat loss. In addition to these factors, it is needed to perform certain physical exercises in order to reach evident results.
That’s why it is recommended to do own research related to effective methods applied for fat loss. Don’t worry! You may find appropriate information on different websites. Find out what sportspersons and bodybuilders do and use for fat loss. This knowledge can help you to apply right methods and achieve evident results.

Will Lance Armstrong return to professional cycling, if he admits to doping?

An individual who didn’t want to be indentified has revealed that Lance Armstrong intends to admit to using forbidden medications during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Is this a right decision of the disgraced cyclist? Opinions differ. Some individuals suggest that if the American cyclist admits to doping, his reputation will be restored. Others believe that the admission will not be able to change anything. Several other persons affirm that if Lance Armstrong does it, he will be probably sentenced to prison.
It is known that Lance Armstrong denied applying steroids and other prohibited drugs. He seemed to succeed till the USADA released a dossier on him. The USADA’s report presented doping evidence. As a result, the cyclist lost his 7 Tour de France titles. Furthermore, his sponsors dropped him. In addition to these negative conditions, Lance Armstrong had to distance himself from the foundation Livestrong in order to prevent hurting it.
Will Lance Armstrong admit to using banned products? Which will be consequences?
Certain experts think that prosecution will take place, if Lance Armstrong admits to doping. The cyclist has pronounced under the oath that he never took any forbidden preparations. Thus, if he admits to doping, it means that he acknowledges that he has lied under the oath. As a result, he may go to prison. That’s why certain experts say that Lance Armstrong should continue denying doping.
But there are persons who affirm that the admission will alter nothing. Millions of individuals with cancer that have survived with the help of Livestrong praise Lance Armstrong. The cyclist is a hero for them. These persons like him, regardless of whether he has doped or not. If even Lance Armstrong admits to taking prohibited substances throughout his cycling career, these persons will continue to support him.
But there is also another opinion. If Lance Armstrong provides important information about administration of steroids and/or doping products in the US Postal Service Cycling Team, his ban from competitions may be reduced. Thus, the disgraced cyclist will probably return to competitions.
It is unclear whether Lance Armstrong will really admit and which results will follow.

Lance Armstrong is one of finalists for “Texan of the Year” award

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper that is very popular in the USA. Certain individuals whose deeds have substantial impact on the society are chosen each year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is important to note that not only positive deeds are taken in consideration. Even deeds that have been influenced on the society negatively may induce getting the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you understand, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. Although this case disgraced the legendary American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The scandal had significant influence on the society. Many persons discussed the situation related to his intake of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related preparations. Numerous individuals focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong really taken doping products?”, Why has he lied?”, Which preparations have been administered by him?”, How could he remain undetectable?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to present positive actions of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper noticed about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps persons that suffer from cancer to survive. The sportsman also induced developing centers for researches related to treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noted also about achievements of the sportsman that were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong had success in cycling. He got many awards. Lance Armstrong got 7 Tour de France titles.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t defeat the legendary cyclist. Although the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong got rid of this dreadful trouble. Furthermore, he returned to professional cycling after his treatment and continued succeeding. While all positive deeds of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping scandal did it. Of course, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A report on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was released by the USADA. Furthermore, the cyclist’s sponsors left him after it was proven that he had doped. So, many persons were convinced that the cyclist had applied banned preparations.
Texans praised Lance Armstrong, when he succeeded in sports. But when this athlete crashed, they started to blame him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they like to make some persons heroes, they like to demonize them as well.

Random drug testing for recreational drugs will be implemented in MMA

Dana White, the UFC president, suggests that numerous MMA fighters take marijuana. He is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping organizations try to eradicate administration of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, Dana White notes that it is necessary to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. The UFC president says: “Forget about steroids!” He states that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other related drugs by MMA fighters.
It is known that those that are caught using anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are sentenced to suspensions from competitions. Which sanctions are for those that test positive for recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is similar.
Don’t you wonder how many fighters are caught using marijuana and/or other related remedies, if random testing for recreational drugs will be implemented in the UFC?
475 fighters have signed contracts with the UFC. It is supposed that if random testing is conducted, approximately 80% of these fighters will be caught using these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be happy to sign a contract with the UFC in order to eliminate doping from MMA. They affirm that the UFC should have the same anti-doping program like other sports organizations have. But the UFC president doesn’t want to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He affirms that the State Athletic Commission test fighters for prohibited substances. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from administration of forbidden medicines, according to the UFC president.
It becomes evident that the UFc president doesn’t want to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced several statements for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has said that any fighter should administer anabolic steroids under recommendations of his physician, if he has hypogonadism. Athletes must obtain therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while using several steroids. But it is possible to suppose that therapeutic use exemptions frequently serve as an excuse for doping. Numerous top fighters have obtained therapeutic use exemptions and administer steroids while fighting. Thus, doping continues prospering in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eliminate usage of performance-enhancing drugs and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The war on doping and smoking will have negative impact on business.

Increase of physical, sexual and cognitive performances

Sportswriters often write articles about those that possess unnatural muscles and strength. Reading their statements, you can see that those who use anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines are harshly blamed. Such persons are criticized in the society. They are named “cheaters”. It is affirmed that those that use steroids for bodybuilding purposes may get addiction to these medications. Many articles also contain information related to probable negative results of steroids. Although certain side reactions appear in consumers of steroids, others are not proven scientifically. For example, it is widely reported about violent cases and murders committed by consumers of steroids. It is claimed that steroids may lead to uncontrolled behavior which results in crimes. However, so called “roid rage” linked with these preparations is considered to be a controversial issue.
Numerous persons affirm that intake of anabolic steroids for obtaining of muscle mass and strength, hardening of muscles and fat loss is a moral issue. Let analyze! Is this affirmation free from hypocrisy? Why are just anabolic steroids blamed? Do only these preparations make the society unnatural? Let analyze other aspects of the society! What do you think about sexual stimulants? It is said that you should not suffer from sexual disorders, when there are suitable supplements to get rid of such problems. Moreover, what do you think about preparations for anti-aging needs? Why should you have evident wrinkles, if there are ways to hide your age? Models and actors use several preparations but they are not named “cheaters”. Students take some preparations for increase of their cognitive abilities. They are not blamed too. Several experts that have conducted some researches affirm that those that administer steroids for increase of physical capacities are more harshly demonized than those that take some medicines to enhance cognitive abilities. Is it fair?
As you see, our world is full of hypocrisy, ignorance and unfair accusations. May you demonize consumers of steroids in this society? May you affirm that usage of steroids for enhancement of physical performance is a moral issue? Be real! If you start demonizing consumers of steroids, don’t forget about other conditions of life!

What does Dana White claim about steroid use by fighters with hypogonadism?

Usage of anabolic steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspeople is a controversial issue. There are numerous debates linked with it. It is known by anyone that steroids and several other related medications are prohibited in numerous sports organizations. But if a person should apply these medications under instructions of his/her doctor for clinical purposes, he/she should obtain a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is allowed to take even anabolic steroids for medical needs, such athletes are frequently demonized and called “cheaters”. In fact, it is not fair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, state about administration of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that apply steroids in order to increase their low levels of testosterone? Dana White claims that any person with hypogonadism should apply steroids, if these drugs are indicated by his health care provider. Although it is fair, let notice why several sportsmen suffer from decreased levels of testosterone. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may cause suppression of natural testosterone secretion. Thus, some fighters and other athletes that have taken previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may have hypogonadism. Hence, their physicians recommend them taking certain steroids in order to enhance their testosterone levels.
According to Dana White, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all individuals, including professional athletes. Thus, if any athlete suffers from hypogonadism, he should be allowed to apply steroids prescribed by his doctor. He should reach normal testosterone levels that characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsman that takes anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited preparations for athletic needs must be banned from competitions. It is necessary to make difference between those that take steroids for medical purposes and those that desire to gain muscle mass and strength with the help these medications. No one is allowed to administer anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects. It is prohibited in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules should be sanctioned. Sports must be free from doping.
It seems to be strange that statements of Dana White differ obviously from affirmations presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of several anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those pronounced by the UFC president.