"Truth About Steroids" Response

     This video was very shocking to me because it seemed to promote the use of steroids. However, the program only interviewed healthy weightlifting men. The argument that was formulated was weak because they failed to take into consideration regular use of steroids by women, young people, and elderly people. Despite the lack of range of people interviewed, I think that anabolic steroids may be used responsibly by individuals not in high school, collegiate, or professional competition if used according to a prescription. A physical examination should be required before a person begins use and there should be a minimum age. 

     I think athletes on all levels and in all sports that use steroids are creating advantages for themselves that can be impossible to compete against and are unnatural. Athletes that use steroids are also setting an example of using an shortcut to success. I don't think steroids should be used by athletes in any level of competition or any sport and they should be tested for regularly to ensure this.

     Steroid usage is a problem in this country not just because of the amount of use but also the use by people of younger ages. There is a pressure in our society for people to perform at a young age, and adolescent use of steroids is a sign of this.