The desire for an "edge" exists in all sports, at all levels of play. Successful athletes rely on practice and hard work to increase their skill, speed, power, and ability. However, some athletes resort to drugs to improve their performance on the field or the court. Anabolic Steroids are a common drug that help to build muscle tissue and increase body mass by acting like the body's natural male hormone, testosterone. (Steroids: Play Safe, Play …showed first 75 words of 1075 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1075 total…is sending young children the wrong message (Schrof, p53). Androstenedione does not make you a great athlete, it comes from talent and hard work. Athletes will continue to push the limits to achieve success. We must try to educate those people about various issues regarding drug use and abuse. I suggest that those athletes who are looking for success stay away from steroids and pro-hormone supplements, and step towards a good diet and safe health.