ATHLETES SHOULD NOT USE STEROIDS

By: Courtney Jobin

Bonds passed Hank Aaron with 756th Homers

An asterisk was placed on the historic ball

Bonds is linked to steroids in 2006

BREAKING RECORDS THROUGH DRUGS

STEROIDS FOUND IN MANY LEVELS OF PLAY

Alex Rodriguez (Pro)Bryan Maneafaiga (College)4 NJ High School Athletes Recently Caught (HS)

INOCULATION: FANS ENCOURAGE DRUG USE

• Too much pressure leads athletes to steroids

• Better results please sports fanatics

• Great performances means more money!

• Are fans really to blame?

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?

• 1. mandatory steroid programs informing all athletes about the health risks

• 2. frequent random drug testing

• 3. more extreme punishments

• 4. Parents mentor your children on steroids

PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS: HEALTH RISKS

• Male Athletes: Some of the Side Effects

• 1.Testicle Shrinking

• 2. Sperm Count Plunging

• 3 Growing Breasts

• 4. Becoming Infertile

• Female Athletes: Some of the Side Effects

• 1. Developing Facial Hair

• 2. Deep and Manly Voice

• 3. Reduced Breast Sizes

• 4. Irregular Periods

ATHLETES WHO FAILED TO SET THE RIGHT EXAMPLE

ATHLETES WHO HAVE EXCELLED WITHOUT CHEATING