A 40-year-old member asked:
Why aren't athletes allowed to take steroids?
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Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 18 years experience
Complicated: The word "steroid" is confusing to many, as there are two classes of drugs: corticosteroids and anabolic steroids. Atheletes may not take the *anabolic* kind because it gives them an unfair competitive advantage in building their muscles. *Corticosteroids*, on the other hand, are used to treat inflammation and may be used for everything from bursitis to asthma. Athletes may take those, no problem.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Why do some athletes take steroids?
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Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Seroid Use: Steroids allow an athlete to become faster, stronger, bigger, etc., and that translated into being a "better" athlete. In some professional arenas of sport this is illegal, and others may not be. The bottom line is that steroid use for prolonged periods has potentially detrimental affects also.
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Last updated May 20, 2016
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