Performance Enhancing Drugs: Substance Abuse In Sports

It always raises an eye when an average athlete suddenly becomes the fastest or the strongest in their sport; in many cases they have stopped depending on talent and now rely on a performance- enhancing drug for success. Substance abuse in sports is shown to be common because of their benefits, various scandals in the media, and new polices companies have now had to implement. The act of "doping" or the use of an enhancing-drug has become a social norm though out all sports.

There is a drive in the human body that makes us want to be the best at everything we attempt. When someone is failing to fulfill that drive they take other measures. A losing streak or even a recurrent injury are reasons a failing athlete may begin to use illegal drugs . Taking a performance-enhancing drug will improve any physical ability in humans, this is the main reason such substances become illegal. The advantages that come with abuse include excessive weight gain, increase in height, and longer stamina. Without the drug their body would be incapable of performing such activities. The advantages don't stop at physical ability, wealth is also a benefit of an illegal substance. An
Drug restrictions and regulations began in 1967, when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) set up a medical commission due to an increase of drug abusers. Many professional leagues, such as the National Basketball Association and Minor League Baseball, followed in the IOC's footsteps and now require athletes to sign an agreement allowing "no notice" tests. During these screening athletes are tested for every illegal substance of said sport. If caught abusing the consequences can lead to being stripped of all awards and winnings and being banned indefinitely. In another attempt to stop the norm new drugs are added to the banned list