The Pros And Cons Of High School Athletes

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In the past years, high school athletes have been tested for performing enhance drugs. Many have tested positive and it has become a problem. In my opinion every high school athlete should be tested. It cause health problems in the future reference. Professional teams aren't going to accept them if do take performance enhancing drugs. They should be tested for the safety of themselves. Performance enhancers are bad for your health and they might help when your at a sport but when older, it can cause illness.

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