PED's - Benefits And Doubts
Lets Explore The Interesting World Of PED's In Sports
Types Of PED's
There are many types of PED's . Here are some of the most popular, and some slang terms.
1. Tetrahydrogestrinone - Slang - THG or The Clear
Used To Be Undetectable, Effects of THG can vary. Mainly it build Muscle Mass.
2.Testosterone - Slang - The Cream
Testosterone is used to build Muscle Mass, very quickly.
3. Stanozolo Slang - Winstrol
Meant to build Muscle Mass and Strength - Side Effects - Heart Problems , Increases Risk Of Injuries.
Marion Jones - Admits To Steroid Use
Marion Jones admitted to using Steroids in the 2000 summer Olympics. She used a type of Steroid called "The Clear". The drug build muscle mass, and Jones used it to help her compete in Track. She had been using the for 2 years until the Olympics started. She had been striped of 5 medals, and lost admiration of fans. They actually didn't detect the drug in Jones, but they found out because of a note she had sent to her family explaining what she had done.
The benefits of using this drug includes :
Building Muscle Mass
What About The Doubts?
Side Effects Include :
Acne
Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure )
Mood Swings
Baldness In Males
[Fair Use Clip] Marion Jones Press Conference NY
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History About Doping
Some Facts About Doping
- The first doping incident happened in 1865, in swimming. The winner said they used a PED to help.
- Whats the cost of Doping? Aside from paying money, doping puts guilt on your shoulders along with shame. If you get caught, the guilt gets worse.
- Taking Human Growth Hormone can result in:
- diabetes in prone individuals
- muscle, joint and bone pain
- hypertension and cardiac deficiency
- abnormal growth of organs
Math - Graph About MLB's Home Run Leaders
This graph shows the top 20 home run"ners", and how 6 of them have used PED's or have been suspected to. The top leader, Barry Bonds, has been tested and he did use Steroids "unknowingly".
Conclusion
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Written By Olivia C. 7AC