Tackling the Steroid Issue

Posted on | October 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Tackling the Steroid Issue

Young athletes are particularly vulnerable

Young men participating in sports in the United States are sometimes under extreme pressure to be competitive — and the extra boost provided by steroids is tempting. But the recent case of Olympic sprinter Marion Jones and her use of performance enhancing substances shows this problem affects both men and women. It is estimated that more than 500,000 American youths have experimented with steroids. In this educational video, experts discuss the problem and what can be done to address this problem. What are your thoughts?