Did Garrett Reid supply Philadelphia Eagles with steroids?

Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, was found unconscious at his dormitory room. However Omar Elkhamra, the team physician of the Philadelphia Eagles, put efforts to revive him, the efforts of the physician were in vain. The county coroner affirmed that this young man (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
Garrett Reid’s death was a serious tragedy for the family of Andy Reid. Moreover, the case caused some troubles for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions linked with steroid use. Some anabolic steroids were found by local police officers in the dormitory of Garret Reid. Moreover, syringes and needles were found in his possession too. The steroids were named by police. It was revealed that Garrett Reid possessed Nandrolone Phenylpropionate, Boldenone Undecylenate, Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate. Since these medicines were found at Garrett Reid’s dormitory room, some suspicions appeared. It was noticed that the coach’s son probably provided these prohibited medications to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. Thus, the death of Garrett Reid turned out to be a trouble for the total sport organization.
Some of steroids found at Garrett Reid’ room are fast-acting. These drugs are usually liked by sportspersons that submit to drug testing. Since they are eliminated from the body in short period of time after application, it is more difficult to catch those who have applied these drugs. Thus, it is suspected that such drugs must have been taken by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Although suspicions are pronounced, it has not been proven that Philadelphia Eagles dope. It was not revealed yet whether anabolic steroids were found in the system of Garrett Reid.
The NFL spokesman assured that he would report when it will be clear whether anabolic steroids found in Garrett Reid’s room were linked to Philadelphia Eagles.

Steroid use by college football players

A few college athletes are caught using prohibited drugs. Does it mean that they don’t use doping products? Less than 1% of college football players have been caught violating anti-doping rules. They have tested positive for anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Such situation must assure anti-doping agencies that they win in the war on doping. But several suspicions appear. It is believed that many college football players administer steroids and/or other related medications but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions appear? Changes in appearance of college football players lead to controversial affirmations. Thus, changes in body mass of over 61,000 college football players were recently analyzed by the Associated Press. Results manifested that numerous college football players increased their body mass in short period of time essentially. Over 20 pounds were gained by over 4,500 college football players during a year. Furthermore, near 100 individuals increased the body mass by more than 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were obvious.
Some experts assure that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping agencies. They affirm that anti-doping officers shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests only because they have enhanced body mass obviously.
But other specialists have another opinion. Although they agree that it is impossible to affirm that certain football players have applied steroids and/or other related drugs, basing just on changes in body mass, they note that the changes may be a factor that causes suspicions connected with application of steroids. Thus, such persons that have enhanced body weight in short time should be subjected to steroid testing.
Some college football players that increased body mass evidentially in short period of time were asked about their changes. The athletes affirmed that they had never applied any forbidden medicines. They assured that they achieved such great changes naturally. The college athletes noticed that they had consumed much food for this purpose. Thus, they assured that such significant results were achieved by them because of suitable diets. According to them, it was not difficult to get many pounds in short period of time.

How can you treat hair loss while taking steroids?

Anabolic steroids are widely taken in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. Numerous persons administer these medicines for improvement of their health. These preparations are indicated to treat several diseases. Furthermore, numerous sportspersons and bodybuilders use anabolic steroids in order to increase muscle mass, add strength, regenerate exercise-damaged muscle tissues, etc. But several persons are not ready to assume several risks linked with these drugs. It is known that steroids may lead to some undesirable results. One of side effects of these medications is hair loss. Thus, some persons try to avoid administration of anabolic steroids because they don’t want to suffer from this side effect. Furthermore, certain individuals have genetic predisposition to this problem. If they administer certain steroids, they may get baldness.
Luckily, certain negative reactions of anabolic steroids may be prevented or at least reduced and treated. As for hair loss, there are several medicines that can help to prevent this problem. There are also such drugs that can promote re-growth of hair. Those that have to use anabolic steroids may apply some remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which products are useful for this purpose?
Since hair loss occurs because of high levels of dihydrotestosterone, several persons administer Propecia which blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best remedy for prevention of hair loss while taking steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by this medicine may lead to sexual problems.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse may be useful. Rogaine has got FDA’s approval for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be stacked with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse have capacity to prevent hair loss that may occur because of steroids. As for Latisse, it is approved by the FDA for eyelash growth. But it is not approved by the FDA to be applied in case of hair loss. Nevertheless, it is affirmed by some experts that this medicine may be used for re-growth of hair successfully.

What is it important to know about kidney problems which occur in healthy steroid users?

Anabolic steroids are often blamed for various diseases of users. Of course, these medicines may lead to several unwanted reactions. Nevertheless, steroids are often blamed without any reason. It is reported frequently by the media that these medications cause various health problems, crimes, deaths. But it is important to understand nature of these drugs and see when these preparations should not be demonized.
Let analyze 2 cases. One of the cases is related to the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another case is related to another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler experienced kidney dysfunctions. He submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he administered anabolic steroids, the media decided to blame these medications for kidney disorders of Flex Wheeler. Actually, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Undoubtedly, administration of anabolic steroids contributed to the complications. But did the bodybuilder administer steroids appropriately? Did he follow reasonable guidelines connected with dosages and length of usage? No, he didn’t. Flex Wheeler used very high dosages of anabolic steroids. Moreover, he applied these medications prolonged period of time. In addition to these conditions, the former American bodybuilder administered also other preparations which had negative influence on his kidneys. So, anabolic steroids should not be demonized for Flex Wheeler’s health problems.
As it has been already mentioned, another case is related to the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. He died after a kidney transplant, being a young person. The media also chose to demonize anabolic steroids in this case. It was stated that anabolic steroids caused kidney dysfunctions in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that Luke Wood used not only steroids. He administered also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other medications that influenced on the kidneys negatively. So, it is impossible to affirm that anabolic steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to numerous experts, if anabolic steroids are taken properly, serious kidney disorders don’t occur.

Mark McGwire doesn’t intend to fight to be in Hall of Fame

The American baseball player and coach Mark McGwire acknowledged that he had applied anabolic steroids and HGH.
There are different opinions that are linked with the baseball player’s admission. According to numerous persons, Mark McGwire admitted to using prohibited substances because he wanted to come back to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, Mark McGwire stated recently that he made a mistake when he decided to administer steroids. But he noticed that he had used anabolic steroids not for enhancement of performance. Mark McGwire claimed that he had used steroids and HGH just for medical purposes.
It is interesting to notice that when Mark McGwire admitted to using forbidden remedies, his fans and other individuals were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They were aware of it. Certain persons disclosed that Mark McGwire used steroids before he admitted. A FBI informant affirmed that the American baseball player had purchased Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and used these medicines.
Another individual that reported about usage of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He said that he injected Mark McGwire with steroids. But Jose Canseco was not the first person who helped Mark McGwire to administer anabolic steroids. Jay, Mark’s brother, was the first individual that injected the baseball player with anabolic steroids.
However Mark McGwire revealed that he had administered anabolic steroids, he said nothing about statements pronounced by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t disclose whether these affirmations were true or not.
Mark McGwire notices that he knows that he will never enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Moreover, the admitted steroid user affirms that he will never fight to be voted for the Hall of Fame. Mark McGwire has respect to all rules related to baseball. He realizes that those that have ever administered banned medicines must not enter the Hall of Fame.

Which steroids may cause fungal meningitis?

Over 500 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had introduced Methylprednisolone injections produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Over 30 individuals died from this disease. No one must have doubted that the contamination turned out to be a great tragedy for several persons and their families. Nevertheless, anti-doping organizations put efforts to benefit from the case. What did they do? They started blaming anabolic steroids. It was claimed by the media that anabolic steroids could cause the fatal illness fungal meningitis.
Recently the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation connected with illegal manufacture of anabolic steroids. It found out that anabolic steroids were produced by certain underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported that they conducted the investigation for prevention of contamination with fungal meningitis in future. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, if someone administers anabolic steroids produced in unsterile conditions, he/she may be contaminated with fungal meningitis.
In fact, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated own ignorance related to anabolic steroids and risks related to contamination with fungal meningitis. One may get fungal meningitis, if he/she takes products that are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are administered into the central nervous system. That’s why these contaminated corticosteroids caused the fungal meningitis outbreak. When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are not injected into the central nervous system. They are mainly administered into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to be contaminated with fungal meningitis while taking anabolic steroids. If you apply anabolic steroids which are manufactured in unsterile conditions, you may face several side effects. But you will never face fungal meningitis while applying anabolic steroids for clinical or even for athletic purposes.  
So, the fungal meningitis outbreak resulted from usage of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections was just a condition to demonize anabolic steroids.  Note, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It is a corticosteroid.

Tammy Thomas promotes living under rules of God

Tammy Thomas, a former American cyclist, administered the designer steroid THG. As a result, she was banned from sports forever.
Tammy Thomas wanted to participate in the 2004 Olympics. That’s why she decided to apply anabolic steroids to promote her performance and make her dreams linked with the Olympics real. But since she was caught using prohibited drugs, she was not permitted to compete at the Olympic Games.
Tammy Thomas was charged with lying to the Grand Jury. She was targeted during the BALCO investigation. It was determined that the cyclist didn’t say truth about application of steroids and purchase of THG. While she was charged with lying to the Grand Jury, she provided some arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
The cyclist claimed that she hadn’t administered any prohibited substance. In fact, she said truth. At that time THG was not enumerated on the list of banned preparations. It was claimed to be just an unapproved new preparation. THG was elaborated by the chemist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to numerous sportspersons, it was claimed that Tammy Thomas obtained this medication from Patrick Arnold. But the American cyclist denied this statement. Ultimately, she affirmed that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
The arguments of Tammy Thomas were not accepted. She was sentenced to a home detection of 6 months and probation of 5 years.
The former cyclist repented totally. She acknowledged that she acted wrongly. Thus, she decided to change her life. Being a religious person, Tammy Thomas believes that God has a plan related to her life. She noted that she would do everything in order to live so, as God desires. She founded a fitness center and decided to help others to maintain their health.

Mariusz Wach didn’t dope intentionally

It was affirmed by the German newspaper Bild that Mariusz Wach, a polish boxer, violated anti-doping rules. This sportsperson tested positive for anabolic steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this athlete and the heavyweight boxing world champion Vladimir Klichko.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he took anabolic steroids. Results of his B-sample are not known yet.
It is interesting to mention that the German newspaper Bild reported about the steroid positive of Mariusz Wach before it was done by the German Boxing Federation.  Mariusz Kolodziej, the promoter of the boxer Wach claims that it manifests that the German Boxing Federation doesn’t do its job appropriately. It lacks professionalism wholly.
What did Mariusz Wach state in order to defend himself? In fact, Mariusz Wach didn’t try to defend himself. The sportsman just said that he had never applied any anabolic steroids or other banned medicines knowingly. The boxer even affirmed that he didn’t know what he really applied. He cared just about trainings and appropriate diets. When it comes to dietary supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. The polish boxer trusted his trainers entirely. The boxer didn’t even ask which supplements were taken by him. Mariusz Wach decided to put the whole responsibility connected with supplements on his trainers and he was not interested in the nature of products that were given by his trainers.
Mariusz Wach didn’t intend to accuse his trainers of his steroid positive. The polish boxer only revealed the reality.
So, it is possible to suggest that Mariusz Wach has used a tainted dietary supplement. As you probably know, it happens often that sportspeople use dietary supplements which turn out to contain steroidal compounds. So, problems begin.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample displays that the boxer has administered prohibited substances, he will be probably suspended for one year. He will also have to pay a fine.

Teenagers may begin to use steroids at age of 18

You may come across numerous articles about dangers related to application of steroids by 18-year old boys. It is frequently claimed that those that are under 21 years old must not apply steroids for athletic goals. Steroid use by 18-year old guys is claimed to be too dangerous for their health. But you should comprehend that there are also opposite conceptions. Some experts say that 18-year old guys may use steroids without any fear to experience severe unwanted results. Teenagers are encouraged by such affirmations. They believe that if they use anabolic steroids since the age of 18, they are likely to reach great results in professional sports. Is it true? Although it is allowed for boys since the age of 18 years old to administer anabolic steroids, it is better for them to avoid taking these drugs. Why? There are certain reasons that are listed below:

1. Adolescents don’t become professional athletes with the help of steroid use.
Teenagers are informed that a lot of professional sportsmen use anabolic steroids. Teenagers see that these persons have success. Thus, they suggest that athletes become successful with the help of steroid use. But this is a wrong conclusion. Anabolic steroids are not mysterious preparations which can make any individual a professional athlete.

2. Teenagers don’t possess sufficient knowledge about steroids.
Since adolescents don’t have knowledge about steroids, they administer these medicines wrongly. As a result, they don’t acquire needed benefits; on the contrary, they may experience severe side reactions.

3. Adolescents don’t accompany intake of anabolic steroids by suitable workouts and nutrition.
Teenagers fail to have suitable workouts and diets during administration of anabolic steroids. They should realize that it is very important to have appropriate workouts and diets which are required for their athletic goals.

USADA puts efforts to clean cycling

The USADA desires to define whether you have ever administered anabolic steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other banned medications. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t plan yet to stop the investigation connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping case. Thus, the investigation has not been ended. The USADA desires to investigate each cyclist. Especially suspected steroid users will be investigated.
The USADA wants to apply the best ways in order to catch those that have ever taken forbidden products. What is the best way to clean cycling of steroid use? The USADA puts efforts in order to set and use the best methods. This anti-doping organization is even ready to compare elimination of doping in cycling with that in South Africa.
The USADA affirms that those that use anabolic steroids and other related preparations should be punished. Users of anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are blamed as if they were criminals. They are often compared with those who commit violence and other serious crimes. Steroids are harshly demonized in the society. Thus, the USADA supposes that if steroids and steroid users are demonized, it will be easier to elude doping.
Actually, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate various cases related to doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to fix why several cyclists have applied steroids and/or other doping products but avoided detection.
Furthermore, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those that admit to applying anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited substances, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything connected with doping to the anti-doping agency, team physicians, teammates, friends, etc. If a former consumer of steroids says only truth, he will get the full amnesty. So, the USADA hopes to clean cycling totally.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, notes that there are certain cyclists related to Lance Armstrong that have avoided detection. They should be identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

What do football players say while they test positive for steroids?

The National Football League is not allowed to reveal details, when players fail drug tests. It is only reported that certain persons have tested positive for prohibited preparations. But the League must not report which substances have been used by these sportspersons. Thus, some football players lie about medicines that have resulted in positives.
Why do some football players choose to lie about substances that have been administered by them? Let explain.
Numerous football players that fail drug tests say that they have used Adderall. In fact, they have used anabolic steroids. Why do they affirm that they have tested positive for Adderall? What is Adderall? This is a preparation which is indicated to treat attention-deficit disorder. But this drug is taken not only for this medical need. Sportspersons and bodybuilders use this medication for performance-enhancing effects.
When it comes to steroids, they are widely blamed. Numerous journalists, scientists, anti-doping officials and ordinary people say that these medicines are too dangerous. They may lead to various severe unwanted consequences. Anabolic steroids are blamed even for some crimes. But as for Adderall, this medication is not blamed in the society. So, numerous football players try to avoid criticism. They don’t desire to be demonized for administration of such forbidden medicines, as steroids. Since consumers of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players say that they have failed drug tests because they have taken Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those who are caught with cocaine tell others that they have taken marijuana because cocaine is more harshly demonized than the last one.
You should not think that every football player who says that he has tested positive for Adderall has really applied steroids. But it is possible to conclude that those that administer Adderall are less demonized than those who take steroids.

Best method to eradicate administration of steroids from boxing

Freddie Roach is a famous American trainer in boxing. He coaches the celebrated boxer Manny Pacquiao. He notes that he knows the best way to eliminate the problem of doping in boxing. According to this trainer, strength and conditioning coaches should be blamed for application of anabolic steroids and other related substances in this sport. He thinks that they educate boxers to administer performance-enhancing drugs. So, the trainer Freddie Roach notes that it is needed to get rid of each strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eradication of steroid use from boxing.
What does the trainer Freddie Roach think about essential changes that have occurred in physique and performance of Juan Manuel Marquez. Actually, there are different points of view about this person and dramatic changes in him. A lot of individuals believe that he has administered steroids which have caused these changes in him. As for Freddie Roach, he suggests that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has provided anabolic steroids to Juan Manuel Marquez.
The coach Memo Heredia is an admitted distributor of steroids. He acknowledged that he had provided steroids to numerous top athletes. Since he collaborated with federal prosecutors and revealed names of some athletes who took steroids, he was not charged with any crimes connected with distribution of anabolic steroids.
Thus, the trainer Freddie Roach thinks that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best way to eliminate intake of anabolic steroids and other related drugs from boxing.
It is interesting to note that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, has a strength coach too. Does it mean that this famous boxer takes anabolic steroids and/or other related remedies? Freddie Roach claims that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t provide steroids to Manny Pacquiao.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. Thus, Alex Arizo puts efforts to defend his friend, affirming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are incorrect. Actually, the trainer Freddie Roach notes that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations connected with intake of anabolic steroids and other related medicines. But he has to do it because this is the nature of boxing.
While Alex Arizo affirms that Memo Heredia doesn’t provide steroids to Marquez, Freddie Roach has own point of view. He continues to believe that Marquez is tainted. According to Freddie Roach, dramatic physical transformations of this athlete display that he administers steroids and/or other doping products.

How has Moustafa Ismail increased his arms?

Moustafa Ismail, an Egyptian bodybuilder, has the largest arms in the world. He was recorded in the Guinness book of the world records. This person claims that his large biceps are natural. The bodybuilder says that he has the largest biceps in the world because he has very strict nutrition and workouts. He eats chickens, almonds and fish each day. The Egyptian bodybuilder also consumes much water and protein shakes.
However it is obvious that nutrition and trainings play great role, many people doubt about natural arms of Moustafa Ismail. It is difficult to believe that suitable workouts and diets can lead to such increase in arms. Which conditions are responsible for the large arms of the Egyptian bodybuilder?
When it was announced that Moustafa Ismail’s arms were 32 inches, accusations related to administration of steroids appeared soon. Several individuals suggest that steroids are responsible for the large arms of this person. What did the Egyptian bodybuilder claim about application administration of steroids? He affirmed that he had used steroids while living in Egypt. Purchase and application of these preparations are legal under laws of this country. These preparations are sold at any drug store in Egypt. Moreover, steroids are cheap there. But Moustafa Ismail noted that he had to stop administering these preparations, when he moved to the USA. It is know that purchase and administration of these drugs without a prescription are claimed to be criminal under laws of the US. These preparations are bought on the black market by those that apply them in the US illegally. Thus, Moustafa Ismail stopped taking these medications after he moved to the USA.
But if even the Egyptian bodybuilder uses anabolic steroids, it doesn’t matter because these products don’t enhance arms. They are not responsible for Moustafa Ismail’s large arms.
There are other remedies which can enhance arms. They are named “site enhancement oils” (SEO). Synthol is one of the most frequently used SEO. This preparation is applied by bodybuilders. It is administered in order to enhance muscles in circumference. Thus, it is supposed that the Egyptian bodybuilder takes Synthol. However, the Egyptian bodybuilder affirms that he doesn’t use this product.
The Egyptian bodybuilder affirms that he is hurt by accusations linked with anabolic steroids and Synthol. He has submitted to examination conducted by an independent doctor that hasn’t found  any abnormality in the arms of this guy. Thus, it is unclear whether the bodybuilder’s arms are natural or not.

Who promoted using banned preparations in pro cycling?

However you probably don’t know anything about Scott Mercier, his statements linked with usage of performance-enhancing drugs in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This sportsman belonged to the US Postal Cycling team before Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Some affirmations of Scott Mercier discovered the truth which was hidden in cycling.
In fact, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made wrong conclusions linked with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The celebrated American cyclist was accused and found guilty of intake of forbidden substances throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA affirmed that Lance Armstrong promoted doping in professional cycling. But these statements turned out to be wrong. Why? Which words were said by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier claimed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya offered a specific program for the US Postal Cycling team. The doctor discussed about the program with each cyclist. Pedro Celaya said that they had to ride 200-250 km each day. Furthermore, the doctor organized doping program which had to accompany workouts. So, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and some other medications.
These guidelines were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong didn’t ride professionally. This athlete suffered from testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that this person would not be able to ride professionally. His cancer spread throughout his body, including brain. After this man experienced chemotherapy he got recovery. Thus, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any link to the team. He didn’t promote doping in professional cycling. It became obvious that doping was established by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional riders took Andriol. Then they applied testosterone patches. Under recommendations of Pedro Celaya riders utilized the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping agencies.

Toronto Blue Jays offered $16 million contract to Melky Cabrera

Administration of anabolic steroids and several other products is prohibited in many sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Athletes who are caught using forbidden substances are sentenced to bans, fines, etc. However sportspersons know about these conditions, many of them continue using anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden drugs. As a result, certain sportspersons spoil their athletic reputation completely. Nonetheless, some athletes succeed, if even they are caught by anti-doping officers.
Let take the Dominican baseball player Melky Cabrera as an example. This athlete played baseball for San Francisco Giants. Melky Cabrera was considered to be one of the best baseball players. It was believed that he induced winning essentially. But after he tested positive for a steroid, he was sentenced to a 50-game suspension.
Melky Cabrera put efforts to change the decision and appealed it. He claimed that a dietary supplement was responsible for his positive. Some persons desired to help him in that situation. Thus, a fake website was formed. An advertisement for non-existing supplement was posted. But the trick was unmasked. The baseball player had to serve the suspension.
While he was banned, the San Francisco Giants realized that they could win without him.
Recently the Dominican baseball player obtained a $16 million contract. He will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, usage of steroids couldn’t destroy the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and get essential sums of money.
This is just an example that manifests that application of forbidden drugs doesn’t affect athletic careers in several cases.

Spawn sold by Myogenix was composed of two steroids

Dietary supplements companies often market synthetic steroids as dietary supplements. So, they sell these illicit substances. They trick the Drug Enforcement Administration and clients who get such preparations. As a result, some sportspersons test positive for prohibited substances while they are sure that they have never administered any steroid or another forbidden preparation. Dietary supplements companies must be punished for such situations.
For example, Myogenix is a dietary supplement company which is in California. This company acknowledged that they sold a synthetic steroid that was labeled as a dietary supplement. It was called Spawn. It was made of the following compounds: 19-Norandrosta-4,9 diene-3,17 dione and 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol. So, the supplement Spawn contained two steroids but it was marketed as a nutrition supplement.
The company Myogenix acknowledged that they had sold Spawn between 2007 and 2009. Myogenix was sentenced to pay a $500.000 fine. Moreover, the company forfeited $100.000 immediately.
According to the decision of the court, preparations produced and sold by the company Myogenix will be tested for 5 years by an independent organization. All new nutrition supplements should be controlled scrupulously and approved by the FDA before Myogenix may sell them.
In fact, Myogenix should be thankful to the lawyer Rick Collins who has defended the company. He defended the owners and other stuff of the company successfully. No one was sentenced to jail. This lawyer was hired to defend also other companies that were linked to the website Bodybuilding.com. These companies also were sentenced only to fines and money forfeitures.

Mark McGwire overcomes his doping past

Mark McGwire, an American professional baseball player and coach, escapes from his past associated with intake of steroids successfully. He gets his celebrity again. This person is actively involved in professional baseball again.
However Mark McGwire realizes that he doesn’t have any chance to enter into the Hall of Fame, he doesn’t become disappointed. He continues to like baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals were coached by this person two seasons. Then this coach decided to discontinue coaching this team because he wants to spend more time with his family. Fortunately, Mark McGwire will not leave professional baseball in order to have more time for his family. The Los Angeles Dodgers asked him to coach them. Mark McGwire agreed. Coaching this team will not disturb this person to spend sufficient time with his wife and children because he it takes for him only an hour in order to drive from his home to the Dodgers Stadium.
Mark McGwire destroyed his reputation because he had administered anabolic steroids. After Mark McGwire was found guilty of doping he didn’t want to say anything about these products. Although reporters asked him about usage of steroids by him and other baseball players, Mark McGwire refused to answer these questions. He noted that affirmations about usage of steroids by other athletes could jeopardize his family and friends.  
Ultimately Mark McGwire admitted to using prohibited substances. He noted that he made an immense mistake, taking these products. The American baseball player and coach realized that he didn’t act correctly. Mark McGwire apologized for violation of anti-doping rules. Then the American athlete and coach was allowed to come back to professional baseball. Thus, he began to restore his reputation which was destroyed on account of the mistake linked with intake of prohibited preparations.

How can you recognize undercover police officer that pretends to be steroid user?

Sports nutrition stores sell not only real nutrition supplements. They market steroidal substances as nutrition supplements and offer them for sale. But authorities put efforts to control and avoid sale of steroids as if they were true supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition stores sell steroids illegally. Those who come to such shops are frequently informed that they may buy steroids too.
 But these conditions are known not only by consumers of steroids but also by law enforcements. So, law enforcements conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition shops that offer steroids for sale. Clerks should know that if a client wants to obtain steroids, arranging a deal outside the store, he must be an undercover officer. That’s why those that are implicated in illicit actions related to sale of steroids should be very careful to prevent legal problems. Although they know about these aspects, they make common mistakes which result in arrests, charges and imprisonment.
Let present a story about a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold anabolic steroids along with nutrition supplements. When police officers were informed about illicit operations of this man, they started an investigation. The investigation lasted circa a month and was conducted by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover police officer came to the shop often and bought dietary supplements. He was talking to the clerk very frequently. So, a friendly relation was formed. Finally they discussed about steroids. The undercover agent said that he would like to obtain anabolic steroids. So, he agreed to obtain 2 vials of steroids from George Touma. The police officer had to give $300 for the medicines. The deal was arranged outside the shop. After the purchase had taken place police officers arrested the clerk.
As a result, George Touma was accused of illegal possession and sale of anabolic steroids.

Attitudes of top tennis players to anti-doping policies

Great changes occurred in certain types of sports after the USADA released its report on the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong. The legendary American cyclist was taking steroids and other related medications throughout the entire athletic career but he never tested positive for any forbidden preparation. He utilized certain effective ways to remain undetectable. Nevertheless, finally he was found guilty of doping.
Lance Armstrong’s doping case has manifested that anti-doping policies failed. Thus, they should be changed. Otherwise, competitions will be unfair. We’ll never see real sports heroes.
These factors influenced not only on cycling but also on other sports. Certain sports organizations stated that anti-doping programs should be altered in order to catch those that apply steroids and/or other related substances.
Not only anti-doping officers but also sportspersons claim that anti-doping programs should be changed. Several sportspeople desire to be sure that their sport is clean. For example, certain tennis players confirm that more drug testing should take place in tennis. It is necessary to notice that such tennis stars, as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, believe that anti-doping policy is not quite proper in tennis. They affirm that more drug testing is required in order to assure that tennis is free of doping.
Novak Djokovic, a Serbian tennis player, stated that he would submit to more drug testing in order to induce cleaning tennis of dopers.
Roger Federer also affirmed that more tests for forbidden products should take place in tennis. He noticed that earlier he was subjected to more tests. Then the number of tests became lower in tennis.
As for the Scottish tennis player Andy Muray, he affirmed that more out-of-competition testing should be conducted. While tennis players are always subjected to drug testing during competitions, they are not tested often while being not in competitions.

Patrick Jonker and Julian Dean never saw Lance Armstrong doping

The USADA has published a report on the American cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Which impression do readers get, when they study this report? It is confirmed that numerous persons believe that every teammate of this prominent cyclist has administered steroids and/or other related medicines. But is it true point of view? Has each Lance Armstrong’s teammate doped?
According to the dossier on this sportsman, 11 teammates testified against him, confirming that he took doping products. Furthermore, it was confirmed that Lance Armstrong and the most mates of his team used sophisticated methods in order to be able to dope and avoid detection.
Although certain Lance Armstrong’s teammates admitted to using steroids and/or other related medicines, certain teammates denied doping. For example, Julian Dean and Patrick Jonker were two teammates of the famous cyclist that denied administering performance-enhancing drugs.
Julian Dean confirmed that he neither doped, nor saw Lance Armstrong applying steroids and/or other related preparations.
As for Patrick Jonker, his statements were like those of Julian Dean. He affirmed that he had never applied any forbidden medicines. He confirmed that he competed cleanly and didn’t take any unfair advantage.
According to Patrick Jonker, application of steroids and other related medicines is a serious problem in cycling. He thinks that many cyclists dope. He thinks that it is necessary to fight against application of performance-enhancing drugs in cycling. But he claims that suitable methods should be used by anti-doping agencies. This athlete is full of indignation, talking about prosecution against Lance Armstrong.  Patrick Jonker affirms that killers are less pursued than the American cyclist.

Steroid use in tennis

The Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray claims that tennis is not tainted by application of anabolic steroids and other doping products. He believes that usage of doping products doesn’t represent any problem in this sport. He confirms that tennis is relatively clean. If you compare this sport to others, you may be convinced that it is free from doping, according to Andy Murray. But the tennis player realizes that this sport is not completely clean. He acknowledges that several tennis players take banned remedies too.
If you take cycling as an example, you may notice that it is linked to allegations regarding doping by the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong. Cycling commentators and reporters put efforts to show that doping reigns in other sports too. So, they put efforts to direct attentions of people from cycling to others sports. They claim that intake of steroids and other related drugs is a problem not just in cycling. Tennis turned out to be pointed out by them quite often.
Andy Murray decided to respond to such critic words. He affirms that steroids and other doping products don’t have any essential role in tennis. This person mentions about differences between tennis and cycling.
According to the tennis player, while steroids and other related products benefit in cycling obviously, these remedies can’t produce any essential changes in tennis players. This athlete thinks that while power that is required in cycling can be enhanced by doping, the skills that are needed in tennis can’t be perfected by steroids and other related drugs.
In fact, similar arguments are used in other sports as well. Baseball and basketball players also affirm that steroids don’t represent any evident problem in their sports because these medications don’t have ability to increase performance in their sports.
But it is impossible to contest effectiveness of steroids on performance of any sportsperson. Since these medicines are capable to increase strength, speed and endurance, they play essential role in tennis and other sports.

Opinion of Alexander Lukashenko about doping

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, is also the president of the National Olympic Committee. He was very saddened after the Belarusian female shot-putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for a banned product. The president was very frustrated. The Belarusian president turned out to be a serious fan of sports. He was ashamed that representatives of his country spoiled Belarusian’s sports reputation by positives for prohibited medications. As a result, he said that some changes would take place.
The Belarusian president affirmed that it was needed to criminalize intake of forbidden medications in sports. Thus, sports will be probably clean. This statement was pronounced by the Belarusian president after Nadzeya Ostapchuk was caught administering methenolone. This product is better known as Primobolan.
The Belarusian president desires to see that his country succeeds in sports on the international scene. If Alexander Lukashenko desires to clean his country’s sports, he will be able to do it. Some facts display that this person has reached numerous goals related to his country.
In fact, Alexander Lukashenko is a hard president. He was even accused of human rights abuses. He is capable to change the situation in sports by force too.
Lukashenko doesn’t plan to discuss about intake of prohibited drugs in sports. There are other things which should be discussed, according to the Belarusian president.
Anatoliy Tozik, the Vice-President for Alexander Lukashenko, supposed that they could form a sports scientific center that would be sponsored by the state. The center would conduct scientific studies linked with mental and pharmacological support for top sportspersons. The president agreed to form this center.
It is unknown whether the president will clean sports at any cost. Will he use his force for this need?

Drug tests conducted in tennis

David Howman expresses his opinion about point of view about anti-doping policies in some sports organizations. While the director general of the WADA is happy with jobs of several sports organizations, he notes that anti-doping policies in other leagues/teams are not appropriate.
For example, David Howman praises the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its anti-doping system. David Howman says that anti-doping program is suitable in tennis.
But as for the National Basketball Association (NBA), it doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping program to that of the WADA. It doesn’t agree to add certain new drug tests in order to catch those that use steroids and/or other forbidden medications. That’s why the director general of the WADA affirms that the anti-doping system of the NBA is not good enough to detect those who dope. He claims that the NBA should add more sophisticated new methods as well.
David Howman claims that drug tests conducted in tennis are of high quality. But there is a defect in tennis’ anti-doping program. Numerous tests take place during competitions. But few tests take place out-of-competition. That’s why ITF’s anti-doping policy is also criticized.
Of course, no one can claim that anti-doping system of ITF is perfect. It has several lacks too. But it is quite adequate.
So, you should not think that tennis is clean from doping wholly. Several tennis players are likely to administer steroids and/or related preparations. But it is not so tainted, as some other sports.
 Just one tennis player was banned for application of banned substances. However it seems to prove that tennis is not tainted, it is important to consider that there are certain methods to prevent positives. As you probably know, the prominent cyclist Lance Armstrong administered steroids and other related preparations and avoided detection much time. Couldn’t tennis players act the same way?

Certain sponsors dropped Lance Armstrong

The USADA released a report linked with doping by the celebrated American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this athlete applied steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. After publishing several sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s charity organization Livestrong decided to cut their relations with this sportsman and his charity organization.
One of companies that decided to discontinue sponsoring the organization which fights against cancer is Nike. This company was working much time with the cyclist. Finally Nike said that it would not have anything longer with the person that was cheating over 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to collaborate with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Several other companies also made the decision to stop sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s foundation.
However, the American famous cyclist tried to do a lot in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the organization that helps individuals with cancer to survive. He announced that he would not be the chairman of the foundation anymore. Although the sportsman tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it concluded that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, the athlete received lifetime suspension. Moreover, he lost all 7 titles acquired at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) said that the USADA made a wrong decision. However Lance Armstrong discontinued fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU affirmed that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the sportsperson.
Although Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any forbidden substance, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was affirmed that he administered steroids and other banned products but he used several simple as well sophisticated methods in order to prevent positives. So, the athlete was able to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the sportsman pays for his doping. The decision of several companies to discontinue sponsoring his organization is a great loss for this man.

Drug testing should be more sophisticated in NBA

The WADA’s director general David Howman claims that the National Basketball Association (NBA) anti-doping policy is not good enough to catch those that apply banned medications. He states that steroid testing conducted in the NBA is not appropriate. While the NFL and the MLB agreed to accept additional tests, the NBA refused to do the same things.
The basketball player Derrick Rose also said that a lot of NBA players applied steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. This sport is not clean, according to Derrick Rose. It is believed that David Howman’s point of view linked with  intake of steroids in the NBA is resulted from words said by Derrick Rose.
The NBA doesn’t want to adopt its anti-doping program to that of the WADA. The NBA officers confirm that steroids and other related products don’t have capacity to influence on games and make them unfair. They state that only natural skills and workouts play role in the NBA. According to NBA officers, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs can’t enhance performance of basketball players. They notice that doping products don’t benefit this sport.
Do NBA officers have a right point of view? Aren’t steroids and other related medicines capable to increase performance of those who play basketball? What does the reality show? What does scientific literature affirm about effects of steroids and other related medications?
In fact, everyone knows that steroids and certain other medications benefit in any sport. They just should be taken correctly and accompanied by suitable meal and workouts. These medicines play significant role in sports. It is impossible to contest effectiveness of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in basketball. Statements of NBA officers are wrong.
Undoubtedly, any sport organization wants to consider that their sport is clean. Nonetheless, it is necessary to see the reality. That’s why David Howman states that it is important to conduct more and more sophisticated steroid testing in order to catch those that take banned products.

Policeman Keith Gidelson collaborated with other police officers in illegal operations linked with steroids

Illegal sale of steroids is widespread. Although authorities try to eradicate illegal production, distribution, possession and administration of anabolic steroids, several police officers are also involved in such illicit operations. Furthermore, as it is defined, certain police officers mastermind illicit operations related to steroids and other doping products.
The former Philadelphia policeman Keith Gidelson was found guilty of illegal distribution of steroids and some other drugs, such as HGH, IGF-1, anti-estrogen drugs, etc. The medications which were sold by this police officer were labeled as Sciroxx drugs.
Keith Gidelson turned out to be the leader of a drug chain. So, he was not selling steroids alone. He was working together with several other persons, including his wife and two other policemen.
Those that wanted to purchase steroids contacted the Philadelphia police officer via internet. So, customers ordered needed steroids or/and other related medications. Then these products were shipped to the clients.
When orders arrived, Keith Gidelson informed his clients per handy. He called them or sent messages. That’s why it was easy to bust this illicit drug chain. The Philadelphia police officer talked to his clients about anabolic steroids and other related products quite openly. As for his co-workers, they discussed about steroids among them, utilizing several terms.
Such anabolic steroids, as Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, etc. were distributed by the police officer and his co-conspirators. These products were obtained from China and Europe. Then they were sold to those that ordered them per internet.  
The police officer will be probably sentenced to imprisonment in January 2013.

What leads those that possess steroids to legal problems?

Several bodybuilders are caught possessing anabolic steroids and other illegal preparations because they make certain mistakes while possessing these drugs. For example, a bodybuilder intends to apply performance-enhancing drugs. He finds a safe online pharmacy and places an order for certain medications. Then he pays for the order. The order is sent. The bodybuilder arrives to a post office and takes the package that contains the medicines which have been ordered by him. Everything seems to be successful. The package has not been intercepted. The products have not been seized. This man takes the drugs and drives home.
Of course, this person can’t wait until he arrives home to begin his cycle with these preparations. He wants to be at home, take the medicines and look in the mirror and see desired results. Thinking about possible benefits and improvement of appearance, this man violates traffic rules. He exceeds speed because he desires to arrive at home sooner. Moreover, this bodybuilder has another problem. He has a suspended driver’s license. When policemen see that he has violated any traffic rule, they stop him. The police officers see that this person has a suspended driver’s license. They search the vehicle. So, the policemen find that this person possesses steroids and other illegal drugs. This man gets legitimate problems. His hope doesn’t become real. He gets problems instead of desired effects.
 Let take Michael Vazquez of Kenmore (New York) as an example. He had a suspended driver’s license while violating traffic laws and possessing steroids. Thus, he got legitimate problems. Since he violated certain traffic rules, he was stopped by policemen that saw that he had a suspended driver’s license. When they searched this person’s vehicle, they found that he possessed steroids, needles and syringes.
So, if you possess steroids and/or other related drugs while driving your car, don’t make such mistakes! Don’t violate traffic laws! Avoid driving with a suspended driver’s license! So, you can avoid legitimate troubles.

Indian authorities did nothing in order to control sale of steroids

Distribution and administration of steroids without a doctor’s prescription are claimed to be illicit in India. But illegal sale and usage of steroids and other related preparations prosper in this state. A lot of athletes get these preparations at pharmacies and supplement stores and take them in order to enhance muscles and performance.
When Indian National Team’s athletes tested positive for prohibited substances at the 2012 London Olympics, attention of authorities was drawn to pharmacies and supplement stores. Local police officers decided to search pharmacies and supplement stores regularly in order to control illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other related medicines. After certain raids several drug stores and supplement stores had been shut down.
Lately police officers searched a pharmacy and two supplement stores located in the southern part of India.
The Parola Pharmacy located in Valancherry was searched by police officers. As it was learnt, steroids and other related products were sold at this pharmacy illegally. Nandrolone phenylpropionate was one of steroids which were identified by police officers. Several other steroids were sold illicitly as well. So, this pharmacy was shut down.
The Health World supplement store located in Kottakkal was also lately raided. Law enforcement officers defined that Methandienone, Equipose, Testosterone Undecanoate and some other steroids were offered for sale at this supplement store. So, it was shut down too.
Another supplement store that was raided was the AM Nutrition store. But it was not prosecuted because no any steroids were sold at the store.
Law enforcement officers plan to continue raids. Certain drug stores and supplement stores may lose their licenses for illegal sale of steroids and other related drugs.

Why do athletes want to be subjected to Tommy John surgery?

High school athletes are ready to do a lot in order to enhance their muscles and improve performance. While several sportspeople try to increase speed, baseball players put efforts in order to increase throwing speed.
What do high school athletes actually do for this goal? You probably know that many sportspersons administer anabolic steroids in order to add muscles and increase performance. But administration of steroids and other related medicines is not the only way that seems to be efficient for several athletic needs. Some high school athletes want to have the operation ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction which is also known as Tommy John surgery.
Actually, high school athletes don’t know about several aspects linked with Tommy John surgery. They base their conceptions on the case linked with the baseball player Tommy John who got UCL damage during a baseball game. After the damage he was very unhappy. He thought that didn’t have any chance longer to play baseball professionally. This man visited the surgeon Frank Jobe. The physician operated this person successfully. After the operation Tommy John came back to baseball. Tommy John’s further career was very successful. Tommy John won a lot of games. So, this surgery was called after this man: Tommy John surgery.
When high school athletes find out about Tommy John, they want to become as excellent players, as he was. They believe that the operation promoted winning because the baseball player won more games after the surgery than before. However high school athletes may suppose correctly, they have certain wrong conceptions about this operation. They think that they may be operated in absence of any damage and improve their performance. But high school athletes don’t take into account that no one can return to playing baseball soon after such surgery. Certain period of time is needed to get recovery. Moreover, it is necessary to take in consideration that certain dangers related to Tommy John surgery. They may suffer from irreversible stiff elbow. Several other dangers are also linked with this operation.
Thus, high school athletes don’t comprehend the essence of this surgery properly. When they have elbow pains, they visit their doctors, trying to convince them they should be probably subjected to Tommy John surgery.

Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t stop laughing, when he read report about steroids presented by his mother-in-law

Maria Shriver didn’t get pregnant during the first three years of her marriage to the famous American bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her mother was in trouble. Since the bodybuilder took steroids, she feared that these products could cause infertility in him. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law presented a scientific report about steroids to her daughter. The report enumerated possible negative reactions of steroids, including infertility.
Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed that he saw this report on the desk of his wife occasionally. So, the bodybuilder read it. The bodybuilder laughed a lot. The bodybuilder affirmed that his mother-in-law was out of control.
But the bodybuilder’s mother-in-law troubled without any reason. Her daughter and Arnold Schwarzenegger became parents of four kids. Moreover, Arnold Schwarzenegger got a kid as a result of his extra-marital relations. So, it was obvious that steroids didn’t have any negative impact on reproductive system of this person.
Do steroids produce infertility in male consumers? These preparations suppress natural secretion of the hormone testosterone. That’s why men who take these preparations may have infertility. But it is important to note that this undesirable effect is not permanent. When men stop using steroids, their natural production of testosterone is restored. Thus, this unwanted reaction disappears.  
The autobiography written by Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals many interesting aspects related to steroids. This bodybuilder applied steroids during his competitive career. Anabolic steroids helped him to succeed. Application of these remedies was not forbidden in professional bodybuilding, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed.

Risks linked with steroids are not taken seriously by many people

Timothy Armstrong of the World Health Organization states that anabolic steroids are dangerous for public health. While these preparations are frequently abused by sportspeople, bodybuilders and ordinary individuals for increase of muscle mass and energy, they may have negative impact on physical and psychological health of users. Unfortunately, dangers related to these medicines are not attended seriously. However many specialists warn that these preparations may lead to dangerous side reactions, numerous individuals continue to administer them for athletic needs.
Timothy Armstrong puts efforts to protect public health. He has presented a speech about intake of steroids at a conference organized by the chairman of the International Olympic Committee Arne Ljungqvist. Thus, Timothy Armstrong helps to eliminate illegal usage of steroids.
As for Arne Ljungqvist, he tries to fight against application of steroids in sports. According to the chairman of the International Olympic Committee, application of steroids represents a moral problem. Those that administer doping products don’t compete fairly. They take unfair advantage over those that don’t apply these preparations. So, they act improperly.
Undoubtedly, Arne Ljungqvist is happy that Timothy Armstrong is also against intake of steroids. He confirms that anti-doping agencies should work with the World Health Organization more closely. The united efforts will be able to eliminate usage of performance-enhancing drugs from professional sports.
Timothy Armstrong states that anti-doping agencies should have direct links with law enforcements and customs officers. If they work together, their fight against illicit deals connected with steroids and other controlled substances will be more efficient. They should inform each other about persons that have something to do with illegal medicines. So, they will be able to reach their goals.

Steroid user murdered little girl

Audrey Allen, an 18-month old baby, was killed by Joshua Allen Kruzik.
The little girl was murdered because she cried in the middle of the night. Joshua Allen Kruzik, an US marine, a friend of Audrey Allen’s parents, decided to spend weekends at their friends’ home. Before he came to their place, he was at a local bar where he drank much alcohol. He had to care about the little girl, when she cried. But Joshua Allen Kruzik beat the baby too cruelly. As a result, the little girl got multiple serious head injuries. She died at a local hospital.
David Kohn, the defense attorney for the murderer, claimed that steroids were responsible for the abnormal behavior of his client. It was said that the murderer used anabolic steroids. Before the incident he tried to discontinue applying these preparations but he was not able to do it. David Kohn stated that anabolic steroids produced “roid rage” in Joshua Allen Kruzik. He couldn’t not control himself and beat the baby. According to David Kohn, Kruzik was unconscious. However David Kohn confirmed that Kruzik was ready to assume the whole responsibility, he added that he was not guilty.
The little child’s parents also confirmed that the murderer administered anabolic steroids. The mother of the baby said that she had syringes at her home. Thus, she injected Kruzik with steroids, when he came. Certain other persons also claimed that he took steroids.
It is strange that anabolic steroids are blamed in this situation. Are these drugs responsible for the crime? Remember that Kruzen has been drunk, when he has murdered the baby!
It is not clear whether this defense strategy will work.

Just correct usage of steroids promotes getting muscles and endurance

However natural bodybuilders put efforts to manifest that they can be as muscular as consumers of steroids, they fail to do it. Even those that have suitable nutrition and hard workouts can’t gain the same muscle mass and energy like consumers of steroids. Gains which can be acquired because of suitable usage of steroids and other related remedies are much more significant than those which are obtained through natural methods.
But you should know that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs can’t enhance muscle mass and energy, if users don’t have intensive trainings and proper nutrition. However steroids have ability to promote getting muscles and endurance, it is not sufficient just to use these medicines. Steroid users must not be lazy persons. Otherwise, they will fail to obtain desired effects. If steroid users don’t train hardly during application of performance-enhancing drugs, they may get additional troubles instead of positive effects.
Those that are going to use steroids in order to add muscles and increase endurance should plan their trainings and diets. It is important to train hardly. Nonetheless, it is necessary to consider that muscles don’t grow, if they don’t have any rest. That’s why it is necessary to have well-planned workouts. Trainings and time of rest should be rotated suitably.
Moreover, it is required to plan which kinds of exercises should be performed. Your heart must work suitably, if you desire to increase your muscles with steroids. That’s why cardio exercises should take place 3-4 hours every week.
Another aspect that should be taken into account is nutrition. Muscles can be enhanced, if enough protein is consumed. Steroids and other related drugs can’t increase muscles and add strength without usual physiological processes. Keep in mind that steroids don’t work magically! They act through stimulation of natural processes which occur in the body.
If you want to increase your muscle mass and energy with steroids, you should study and follow several guidelines linked with nutrition which are useful for achievement of these goals.

Which doses of steroids were used by Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Arnold Schwarzenegger took anabolic steroids. These remedies promoted winning. The bodybuilder admitted that he succeeded because of these remedies significantly. But he also said that other competitive bodybuilders applied these products too. The famous bodybuilder was aware of the fact that all top athletes and bodybuilders administered anabolic steroids. If Arnold Schwarzenegger had not applied doping products, other bodybuilders would have had unfair advantage over him.
However the prominent bodybuilder admitted to administration of steroids, he never apologized. Administration of these drugs was not forbidden, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed. Application of steroids and other related medications didn’t represent any problem in bodybuilding during that time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger noted that he didn’t know about risks linked with intake of these medicines. But he also added that earlier bodybuilders didn’t apply increased measures like current bodybuilders.  That’s why it was not dangerous to administer these products.
Today it is necessary to take into account that athletes and bodybuilders take very increased dosages that may have negative influence on health. Intake of increased doses normally causes severe permanent side consequences. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger is against usage of steroids for performance-enhancing effects. Doses that were applied by the celebrated bodybuilder were lower by 20 times than those taken by current bodybuilders. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger cooperated with International Federation of Bodybuilders against application of doping products in professional bodybuilding.

Illegal users of HGH usually take also anabolic-androgenic steroids and recreational drugs

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been originally introduced for clinical needs. This medication is indicated to cure kids with growth disorders and grown-ups that experience deficiency of growth hormone and associated disorders. But this product is frequently abused. A lot of weightlifters and other sportspersons administer this medication for athletic purposes. Under laws of several countries, including the USA, purchase and intake of this product for non-therapeutic purposes are considered to be illicit.
Although this medicine is illegal without any prescription, it is not difficult to obtain it. HGH is widely available at online drug stored. Moreover, steroid dealers sell this preparation. Since the price is not increased, many athletes have possibility to buy it.
Those who use HGH illegally abuse also other preparations. They are not limited just by illegal usage of this drug. Which products are also abused by consumers of HGH?
Certain scientists decided to conduct a study connected with illicit intake of HGH. They enrolled 230 weightlifters aged 18-40 into the research. The experts could define that the most of these weightlifters took not only HGH but also anabolic-androgenic steroids and insulin-like growth factor-1. Furthermore, many of them took recreational drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
Which dangers are faced by those who administer enhanced dosages of HGH prolonged period of time? Unluckily, negative results resulted from enhanced dosages of this product are not studied sufficiently because health care providers usually don’t prescribe high quantities.  Increased doses are commonly used by those who apply this preparation for performance-enhancing effects. But it is known that usage of increased quantities during long period of time may lead to dangerous negative consequences. This preparation may affect different systems, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. It is necessary to be very cautious because enhanced measures of this preparation are associated even with cancer.

Corticosteroids lead to post-op bleeding

More and more children are subjected to tonsillectomies. The number of surgeries in children younger than 15 years old has enhanced essentially.
After tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy kids may have vomiting and nausea. Thus, health care providers direct applying corticosteroids during operations in order to reduce these post-operation adverse effects.
Unfortunately, while corticosteroids reduce risks/severity connected with nausea and vomiting, they are associated with several other troubles. They may produce bleeding during and after tonsillectomies. Late studies have manifested that the number of complications after tonsillectomies has increased during some last years. Since number of tonsillectomies becomes more increased, complications appear more frequently too.
Several specialists decided to determine whether bleeding occurs after tonsillectomies because of corticosteroids. They tried to find out whether there is any significant difference in appearing of bleeding between kids who use the corticosteroid dexamethasone during tonsillectomies and those that are not given this drug. Thus, the scientists enrolled over 300 children in the study.
Results of the trial have displayed that bleeding of the levels I and II are enhanced by 5% in those who are given a single dosage of dexamethasone during tonsillectomy.
So, corticosteroids don’t increase the risk linked with post-operation bleeding obviously. However scientists doubt about safety of corticosteroids used during tonsillectomies, they don’t increase severe bleeding events significantly.

Which changes may be caused by steroids in teenagers?

Leslie Henderson worries about teenagers. She is troubled because numerous adolescents apply anabolic steroids that may be dangerous for them. These preparations may make adolescents aggressive. Moreover, steroids may affect various systems of consumers. According to Leslie Henderson, the most dangerous aspect linked with administration of these preparations by adolescents is following: these medicines influence on the brain negatively. They affect not only functions of the brain; they also alter the way it acts.
Anabolic steroids have been developed in order to treat certain health disorders. These products have capacity to promote development of secondary male features in males with delayed puberty. They can prevent muscle wasting in individuals that suffer from HIV/AIDS and other health problems. But these medicines are also frequently abused. They are used for enhancement of muscle mass and endurance. When doctors recommend taking steroids to cure certain health problems, they indicate relatively reduced measures which don’t cause dangerous side reactions. When these medications are used for performance-enhancing effects, dosages are enhanced. But it is important to know that enhanced dosages may lead to severe adverse reactions.
Non-medical usage of steroids is very dangerous for teenagers. Their systems have not been yet developed. That’s why these medications may cause irreversible changes in them. Steroids may affect their physical as well psychological health of teenagers. As a result, undesirable consequences of steroids are seen in them not only during adolescence but also when they grow up. If adult individuals abuse steroids, they usually don’t suffer from such prolonged serious unwanted results, as teenagers experience. That’s why Leslie Henderson and other experts claim that it is necessary to educate adolescents about negative impact of steroids on them. They should know about all probable risks. If adolescents know about serious unwanted effects of steroids, they will probably discontinue using these preparations for improvement of appearance and performance.

Researchers: activation of androgen receptors promotes reducing fat accumulation

A late study has showed that glucocorticosteroids promote increasing fat storage. These natural substances have direct influence on androgen receptors which reduce body fat levels.
This study is especially valuable in our era, when numerous individuals experience obesity. According to affirmations of certain scientists, it is necessary to reduce amount of glucocorticosteroids in order to avoid or cure obesity.
When scientists conducted this study, they had the following goal: they wanted to comprehend ways, causes and stages of development of fat deposits. Basing on results of the research, the specialists have claimed that androgen receptors should be activated in order to lower fat storage. Thus, obesity could be cured even at the early stages of development.
The androgen testosterone binds itself to androgen receptors. So, androgen receptors become capable to manage creation of muscle mass, increase hard muscles, etc.
According to the specialists, glucocorticosteroids decrease activity of androgen receptors. Thus, they become inefficacious to control creation of muscle mass and reduction of fat accumulation. That’s why fat deposits increase especially in abdominal area.
The experts affirm that this research is capable to promote introducing new ways to treat and prevent obesity. The new treatment strategies will be linked with glucocorticosteroids and androgen receptors.

British steroid law may influence on health of steroid users negatively

British people are not allowed to order steroids online. Importation of steroids into the UK is claimed to be illicit under a new amendment to the steroid law. Those who live in the UK and import steroids into the country are sanctioned by authorities. But Britons may freely get, possess and use steroids.
According to the “personal custody”, those that arrived to London for the Olympics were allowed to import steroids for personal usage. It was not considered to be illegal under British laws. Nevertheless, those that live inside the UK don’t have any right to buy steroids at online drug stores and import them from other countries to the UK.
Earlier British citizens were allowed to acquire steroids from outside the country. The amendment was provided by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) in order to protect health of steroid users. But is the amendment able to do it?
A lot of underground labs produce anabolic steroids inside the UK. They prosper because of the amendment. But it is necessary to consider that a lot of underground labs produce fake steroids. So, British citizens have to obtain steroids of low quality because it is forbidden to import steroids which are produced outside the country by trustworthy pharmaceutical companies.
The government informed Needle-Syringe Program (NSP) workers that they would have to work more. It was confirmed that the amendment would increase the number of steroid users.
In fact, the amendment is likely to have negative influence on health of steroid users. Steroid-using sportspeople and bodybuilders may get dangerous undesirable results because they switch from quality steroids manufactured by safe pharmaceutical companies to worse preparations manufactured by underground labs located in the UK.

Wikipedia serves source of information about steroids for feds

Federal prosecutors don’t have sufficient knowledge about anabolic steroids, however they pursue those who manufacture, apply and/or sell these drugs. They don’t study scientific literature about these medications. The government utilizes information which is presented in Wikipedia. However federal prosecutors speak about side results of steroids, they don’t know about these conditions sufficiently. Citing affirmations about steroids presented in Wikipedia, they punish consumers/manufacturers/distributors of these products, claiming that these preparations represent evil.
Several important questions appear here: Is it correct to base upon statements presented in Wikipedia in such cases? Are these affirmations true? Aren’t they exposed to manipulations? Aren’t they mixed with individual opinions of sponsors?
Maurice Hall, the associate professor of communication and culture at Villanova University, claims that it is not reasonable to base entirely upon affirmations written in Wikipedia. He confirms that Wikipedia serves an excellent guide for footnotes. But statements provided in Wikipedia may be not true completely.
For example, when John Isaac Hudelson was sentenced to prison, federal prosecutors based their conclusions related to illegal operations of this person upon statements cited from Wikipedia. Feds affirmed that Hudelson would be sentenced 47-54 months in prison because he used and distributed steroids. Stephen Greubel, the defense attorney for Hudelson, claimed that 47-54 months in jail were too much for his client. He claimed that Hudelson distributed steroids, medications that differed from such drugs, as amphetamine, methamphetamine, codeine, morphine, etc. Stephen Greubel affirmed that steroids didn’t cause addiction.
Federal prosecutors affirmed that John Isaac Hudelson manufactured, took and distributed steroids to his friends. They affirmed that while steroids didn’t lead to addiction, desire to become muscular could be addictive. Moreover, they added that steroids could cause dangerous side effects. All statements of federal prosecutors were based upon those presented in Wikipedia.
Ultimately, the government sent Isaac John Hudelson to 37-month imprisonment.

Intake of steroids by athletes without being caught

Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle have published a book related to administration of EPO and anabolic steroids. Tips presented in the book can serve as a proof that the cyclist Lance Armstrong administered forbidden medicines. The book has been entitled following: “The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at all Costs”. The book contains guidelines linked with intake of EPO and steroids in cycling and methods to avoid detection. It shows that drug testing is not efficient in this sport.
Tyler Hamilton confirms that sportspeople can take steroids without being caught. He notes that the WADA doesn’t have any chance to win. Hamilton indicates weakness of the WADA in testing sportspersons for forbidden drugs.
According to Hamilton, it is not difficult to avoid detection while administering EPO. It is necessary to apply the procedure “microdosing”. What does it really mean? Athletes should not inject 2,000 Units of EPO under the skin each 3rd or 4th day. They must inject 400-500 Units of EPO every 3-4 nights into veins. This method is named “microdosing”. Utilizing this way of intake, sportpersons can avoid detection without any great effort.
Since microdosing is a proper method to avoid detection while applying EPO, this method must be proper in case of steroid use too. So, Tyler Hamilton suggests that cyclists and other sportspersons can avoid detection while using anabolic steroids. He provides recommendations linked with this issue in details in the book.  The author describes how it is possible to hit drug testing of anti-doping system.
In fact, it is unlikely that recommendations provided in Tyler’s book will alter essence of cycling. While introduction of the biological passport into anti-doping system can’t stop doping, elaboration of microdosing into application of EPO doesn’t represent the new beginning of doping in cycling. Recommendations of Hamilton may alter only the essence of doping in this sport. Application of doping products is a part of cycling. Let notice the truth. Like Santa Claus doesn’t exist at the high level.

Three types of steroids

There are three classes of steroids: corticosteroids, estrogens and progestogens, and anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Essence of corticosteroids is similar to that of hormones secreted in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids may be in form of creams, ointment, inhalation medications, etc. They are recommended for treatment of inflammations, allergic reactions, disorders of respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal and other systems.
Estrogens and progestogens are female sex hormones. These substances induce developing female secondary features. Birth control remedies contain these hormones.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are medications that are also widely used in medicine. They have capacity to cure certain types of breast cancer, cancer of testicles, anemia, etc. These medications are frequently prescribed to get better and faster recovery after certain surgeries. Burn victims, patients with HIV/AIDS take anabolic-androgenic steroids in order to prevent muscle loss. Some steroids are also prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis. These remedies are also indicated in case of infertility.
Moreover, anabolic-androgenic steroids are applied for athletic needs. These drugs have ability to stimulate muscle growth and induce increasing strength. That’s why numerous sportspersons and bodybuilders administer them for performance-enhancing effects. Some anabolic-androgenic steroids are able also to promote burning fat, making muscles hard.
Application of anabolic-androgenic steroids for non-medical purposes is forbidden under laws of certain countries. Those that manufacture, sell, purchase and use these medications illegally may be sentenced to prison and/or fines. These medications belong to illicit substances in some countries because they may cause various side reactions. While several negative results are mild and disappear after discontinuation of usage, others are sever and even irreversible. Those that desire to acquire benefits, using steroids for therapeutic needs, should take these medicines under guidelines of physicians.

Anna Watson doesn’t want to succeed with anabolic steroids

When it is said about cheerleaders, we imagine active and thin women. But we should understand that sometimes the reality differs from our imagination. Anna Watson is an example in this case. She has amazing muscles. But she is very beautiful.
Elite Model Management offered her a $75000 contract. But she refused to obtain it. Actually, it is surprisingly because numerous ladies dream to get such contracts. But she didn’t desire to get it because she had to take steroids for this purpose.
When Anna Watson entered Hawaii Pacific University, she started weight lifting. She trained hardly and consumed about 3000 calorie per day. Ultimately she was able to lift 230 pounds. But her weight was not enough to obtain a modeling fitness contract. However she consumed much protein, she could not gain necessary pounds.
A modeling agent said that Anavar could help her to add weight. Anna Watson needed to gain 50 pounds in order to obtain the contract. Thus, she started taking the steroid Anavar in order to enhance body mass. The cheerleader was eating “forever”, even if she wasn’t’ hungry. Despites of her efforts, nutrition regimen and administration of the steroid Anavar, she could not get 50 pounds. The cheerleader gained only 10 pounds.
Anna Watson is a religious person. She attends a local church. Finally, she made a decision to ask a weight lifting champion for advice. Hugh Kirby that is also a member of the church has recommended her to be far from intake of steroids. He claimed that these medicines could cause different side results. This person also mentioned that steroids could lead to infertility. So, Hugh Kirby confirmed that it would be better to refuse the contract instead of getting health troubles, especially infertility.
So, the cheerleader Anna Watson didn’t agree to get the contract. But she decided to continue her trainings. The cheerleader is studying to become a personal trainer.
In fact, the cheerleader made a proper decision. It is reasonable to keep female characteristics without a modeling contract instead of obtaining the contract and suffering from effects of virilization owing to intake of steroids.

Steroid dealers should serve time in prison

However it is illegal to sell anabolic steroids in some countries, some steroid dealers are not sanctioned appropriately. For example, lately two individuals that distributed steroids illegally avoided imprisonment. They were sentenced just to work some hours. Although these individuals advertised and sold steroids per internet, they avoided imprisonment successfully. These persons distributed products that could destroy health of consumers. That’s why they had to be punished more harshly.
A lot of users of steroids don’t know anything about dangers connected with them. They don’t know that administration of steroids may result in several health problems. It is necessary to consider that certain steroids are aromatizable. It means that they may convert into estrogen, enhancing levels of this hormone. As a result, male users of such steroids may experience abnormal development of breast tissues, abnormal fat distribution, fluid retention, etc. Of course, gynecomastia is very unpleasant effect for males. Sometimes it can’t be cured with products. So, it may require a surgery.
Some steroids are dangerous for women. They may cause effects of maculinization in them. Thus, several females that use androgenic steroids have deep voice, excessive hair growth on the body, male-pattern baldness, menstrual irregularities, infertility, etc.
Many steroids may influence on liver negatively. They may cause liver disorders. If anyone has had liver troubles before application of steroids, these medicines may lead to more serious complications.
Nonetheless, nobody can doubt about benefits which can be gotten owing to intake of steroids. These products induce creating new muscle tissues. They also enhance existing muscles. Moreover, these drugs help to gain endurance. Several steroids promote fat burning, making muscle harder.
However probable benefits of steroids are great, it is necessary to consider probable adverse reactions. It is confirmed that steroids may lead to depression and abnormal aggressiveness. So, several users of these medications commit various crimes. While some consumers may commit suicides, others violate, murder other persons.
Steroids may cause also other unwanted results that are not enumerated in the article. People should know what they take. Those who distribute these products illegally should be sentenced properly.

Football players are not blamed for doping

A lot of articles note about administration of steroids in baseball. Sportswriters and journalists describe steroid scandals which take place in this sport. It is widely discussed about steroid era in baseball. Professional baseball players are required to submit to numerous drug tests. It seems that each person interested in sports blames baseball players for administration of performance-enhancing drugs. Do only baseball players apply steroids and other related medicines? What do you suggest about football players? Don’t they dope? Why do we demonize only baseball players for intake of forbidden medications?
Administration of doping products is widespread among football players. Since 1960s usage of performance-enhancing drugs has an essential role in this sport. It is impossible to imagine football without usage of steroids and other related substances.
Strength and size are substantial aspects in football. Several people believe that football players have great strength just because of hard workouts and appropriate nutrition. But it is a wrong opinion. A lot of football players administer forbidden medications in order to add strength and increase muscle size.
As you notice, intake of forbidden medicines is widespread in football. Nonetheless, baseball players are more widely demonized for intake of steroids and other related products. Such baseball players, as Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds were subjected to public shame on account of doping. But such football players, as Lyle Alzado, Shawne Merriman, Chris Cooper and Thomas Romanowski, also took prohibited drugs. Nevertheless, they were not so widely demonized, as dopers in baseball.
Moreover, it is necessary to take in consideration that application of steroids is related to more risks in football.
It is affirmed that football is unlikely to be free from doping.

Numerous teens take anabolic steroids

Teens’ addiction to anabolic steroids becomes a great problem today. Why do teenagers take these medicines? They do it in order to enhance their muscles, decrease fat deposits and improve quality of muscles. They want to make their bodies more attractive. In fact, teenagers take these medications because they desire to look like models, sports stars and heroes. Since teenagers want to be celebrated so, as well-known sportspersons are, they put efforts to improve their physique and performance with anabolic steroids.
But teens don’t take into account some important aspects in this case. Firstly, professional athletes and bodybuilders ask doctors for guidelines. Thus, physicians explain how they should use steroids. That’s why application of anabolic steroids by celebrated sportspersons is relatively safe. When it comes to adolescents, they don’t know what they use; they don’t know how steroids should be taken. Secondly, the process of development is not over in teenagers. That’s why steroids may be dangerous for them. Anabolic steroids may destroy functions of reproductive, cardiovascular and other systems in adolescents.
Unfortunately, a lot of teens administer anabolic steroids. Some surveys of the Michigan University display that the number of steroid users in high schools continues to enhance.
Moreover, it is not a problem to purchase these remedies. High schools students obtain steroids without substantial efforts.
As a result, certain teenagers become addicted to steroids. While several teens try to cease applying these medications, they can’t do it. Actually, it is quite difficult to get rid of this addiction. Addicted consumers of steroids can’t stop administering these medications without help of high-qualified specialists. They must stay in special centers of rehabilitation where well-trained experts help them to escape from the addiction.
It is important to educate teenagers about risks connected with anabolic steroids. Teens should be aware not only of positive effects of these remedies. They should be educated also about adverse effects of these products. If schoolchildren and high school students don’t know about dark sides of steroids, they will use these products. Ultimately, their systems will be destroyed. If the society doesn’t care about adolescents, they will suffer from many health problems.