Steroids Should Not Be Allowed In Sports

Being an athlete in the National Football League (NFL) these days is a difficult and a demanding task. Athletes not just from the NFL but from other sports as well turn to PED’s (Performance Enhancing Drugs) in order to repel severe physical contact and injuries which are in the nature of their respective sports. When it comes to American Football, it should be noted that it is a sport which requires athletes to be at a peak physical condition and to be ready to perform at a high level. In my estimation, athletes should not be allowed to use illegal substances. Instead the NFL should try to limit injuries by banning helmet to helmet hits and hits after the play is over. Thus, the issue of PED usage, the penalties for using them and the attitude

Players use them not only to be more competitive and to fortify themselves from injuries, but also to gain a mental edge over their opponents. However, as we learn from NFL analyst A. Gbajabiamila . Yet another reason why some athletes, who are considered to be near the end of their career or past their prime, use PED’s is so they can be able to play on the same level with the younger athletes. There is a limited number of athletes that can overcome the ferocity of a single NFL season, and even they sometimes need extra help to get better, to get through the season or secure a roster spot. And when they feel helpless, they turn to PEDs for help, hoping not to get caught . Ultimately, I am of the mindset that lack of conditioning, both financial and career ambitions as well as health perseverance are the main reasons athletes turn to using performance enhancing

Namely, players who take illegal substances put themselves in danger of getting a suspension, being released from their contracts, as well as damaging their reputation and the reputation of their team. Boban Talevski illustrates such an example . Therefore, NFL has been known for taking action against steroid usage and any attempt for breaking the rules of NFL’s drug policy will not go unpunished. A violation to the league’s drug policy will get the athlete a four game suspension whereas any attempt to falsify the drug test will mean a six game ban . This is a serious matter and even though there might be some exceptions, the NFL has mainly done a solid job of reacting properly to these types of issues as far as I’m