After reading articles including, “Steroids in America: The Real Dope,” and listening to discussions in class, some of my views on steroids have been challenged and even altered. Before this class I believed that steroids caused the body to be unnatural in the way it altered muscles and hormone levels, but after some consideration, I realized that there are many other substances that could fall into this category. Many athletes drink protein drinks, and most people take some sort of supplement or drug throughout some point in the day, and all these things also alter the way our body works.
Even though the “unnatural” argument is not very substantial, I still believe that steroids should not be used in sports and they are hurting they way we view success in America. The use of steroids in professional athletes not only encourages kids to use drugs to get ahead just like their favorite sports heroes, but it encourages Americans to value winning over honesty, integrity, and good sportsmanship.
Stopping this problem would not only benefit the physical health of Americans, but would also help get America back on track to getting its priorities in line and valuing lasting truths rather than superficial achievements.
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