Reflection paragraph on process

I felt that I learned a lot more about doping in sports. It was easy finding what the players who took steroids had to say about them. I enjoyed learning about steroids and how they affect the human body. If I had to do this project again I wouldn't change anything.

Reflection paragraph on sources

I was very fortunate to find good sources for my project. I would have to say that the best source was "KidsHealth." Steroids. Web. 16 May 2012. http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/steroids.html. It was useful because it show all the different side effects of steroid use.

Reflection paragraph on findings

I learned a lot of new things about doping in sports. I learned that Dr. Ruzica was the one who invented steroids, steroids where first used on German soldiers. Who would have thought?

Works Cited

"KidsHealth." Steroids. Web. 16 May 2012. http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/steroids.html.

"OvertimeAthletes.com - Turning Average Into Savage." OvertimeAthletes.com - Turning Average Into Savage. Web. 08 May 2012. http://overtimeathletes.com/.

"Steroid Abuse Information and Resources." Steroids 101 (History of Steroids). Web. 15 May 2012. http://www.steroidabuse.com/steroids-101.html.

"Steroids in Sports." Steroids in Sports. Web. 16 May 2012. http://www.e-steroid.com/steroid-articles/steroids-in-sports.html.

"T NATION | The Intelligent and Relentless Pursuit of Muscle." T NATION | The Intelligent and Relentless Pursuit of Muscle. Web. 08 May 2012. <http://www.t-nation.com/>.

Wordle #2

Finding paragraph #3

Anabolic steroids cause many different types of problems. Less serious side effects include acne, oily hair, purple or red spots on the body, swelling of the legs and feet, and persistent bad breath. A kid or teen who takes steroids might not grow as tall as he or she was supposed to grow.
Some other serious and long-lasting side effects are:

• premature balding
• dizziness
• mood swings, including anger and sadness
• seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations)
• extreme feelings of mistrust or fear (paranoia)
• problems sleeping
• nausea
• vomiting
• trembling
• high blood pressure that can damage the heart or blood vessels over time
• aching joints
• greater chance of injuring muscles and tendons
• jaundice or yellowing of the skin; liver damage
• trouble peeing
• increased risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer

Because steroids can be injected (given in a shot), users run the risk of getting illnesses that can be passed through needles that are dirty, or shared. These include HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, a serious liver disease. Though some problems may show up right away, others may not appear for years. One former Oakland Raiders lineman who died of brain cancer believed that steroid use during his football career was one reason he got the disease

"KidsHealth." Steroids. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/steroids.html>.

Finding paragraph #2

 The use of steroids in the sports world is not new in present times These anabolic/androgenic steroids as they are precisely called belong to a group known as ergogenic or performance-enhancing,’drugs which is why the are so widely used by athletes. The medical steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone, a natural male hormone, the testosterone and may have therapeutic value in some cases. Ideally the terms ‘Anabolic’ means ‘growing or building’ and ‘Androgenic’ means ‘masculinizing’.

Steroids have been around sports for many decades now. It was Dr. Ruzicka who invented steroids in the early 1930s for medical purposes particularly to fight conditions like cancer and AIDS. However they did not reach the sports industry until the late 1970s when athletes were tested positive for using these substances during the Olympics. With time, steroid abuse spread much beyond the Olympics in the 1970s and 1980s. It prominently came into light when in 1983, ten track and field athletes were disqualified from the Olympics for steroid abuse.[ “A survey in the 70s explains that five American universities showed that nearly fifteen percent of college athletes had been abused steroids for myriad purposes. By the time it was mid 1980’s, there were 20% of college athletes who were found abusing steroids. The percentages in the mid 1970’s however was much less with steroids abuse in Arizona high schools being just 1% over all and with 4% of athletes admitting steroid use then.”

 

"Steroids in Sports." Steroids in Sports. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://www.e-steroid.com/steroid-articles/steroids-in-sports.html>.

Finding paragraph #1

Puberty has always provided visual evidence of distinct changes from childhood to young adulthood. Unfortunately the mechanism within the male body responsible for this transformation was poorly understood. It was not until the 19^th century that clinical experiments revealed a hormone within the testes which was the catalyst for these changes. Testosterone (aptly named after the testes) was discovered, isolated, and later synthesized. The 1930’s synthesizing of testosterone marked the invention of AAS, as we know them today. Since then literally hundreds of different forms have been catalogued, while far fewer numbers were commercially produced.

Shortly after development, AAS were adapted for a variety of purposes including the increase of aggression in Nazi soldiers, elite-level athletics in the1950’s, and the very specific production for weightlifting athletes. However, by the 1960’s several major sporting organizations had already banned their use, and initiated extensive drug testing policies. In the mid 1990’s, the first Anabolic Steroid Control Act was passed under President George Bush. A decade later congressional hearings were held to curtail the growing AAS problem in athletics. By this time, every major reputable sporting organization from the high school level through the professional ranks had followed suit with anti-AAS regulations and testing policies.

"Steroid Abuse Information and Resources." Steroids 101 (History of Steroids). Web. 15 May 2012. <http://www.steroidabuse.com/steroids-101.html>.

Preliminary links and descriptions

 "DrugFacts: Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)." Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic). Web. 15 May 2012. http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/steroids-anabolic-androgenic.

"KidsHealth." Steroids. Web. 15 May 2012. http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/steroids.html.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/0039128X/.

"Anabolic Steroids." NIDA for Teens: Facts on Drugs -. Web. 15 May 2012. http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_ster1.php.

 

Quote, paraphrase, and citation #5

Steroids is cheating, and winning without honor is not winning.

This is a quote by the famous Curt Schillings. Curt believes that steroids means cheating.

"Steroids Quotes." Steroids Quotes. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Steroids/>.

Quote, paraphrase, and citation #4

"I take steroids because they help me an extra 5 percent. Women take the (contraception) pill. They are somewhat similar. I do it under a doctor's supervision."

Arnold Schwarzenegger made a statement about steroids and comparing them to the pill.

"Arnold Schwarzenegger Steroids - Did Arnold Use Steroids?" Arnold Schwarzenegger Steroids - Did Arnold Use Steroids? Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.schwarzenegger-interactive.com/steroids.html>.

Quote, paraphrase, and citation #3

“I will use whatever influence and popularity that I have to discourage young athletes from taking any drug that is not recommended by a doctor. What I will not do, however, is participate in naming names and implicating my friends and teammates.”
— Mark McGwire, the retired slugger who ranks sixth in major league history with 583 career homers.

"Sports." Quotes from Congressional Steroid Hearing. Web. 11 May 2012. <http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/7223536>.

Quote, paraphrase, and citation #2

Benoit, his wife Nancy and their son Daniel were found dead in their home in what police said Tuesday was a murder-suicide. The cause of the 40-year-old Benoit's deadly rampage remains a mystery, although investigators said they found doctor-prescribed steroids at the scene, leading to the theory that "Roid Rage" might have sent him over the edge.

A professional wrestler Chris Benoit was supposedly on roid rage at the time he killed his family and himself.

  "Chris Benoit: Professional Wrestler, Murderer, Suicide | Fox News." Fox News. FOX News Network, 26 June 2007. Web. 10 May 2012. <http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,286840,00.html>.

Quote, paraphrase, and citation #1

Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that promote the retention of protein and the growth of tissue, and their use  -  or abuse  -  can help an athlete build bigger muscles far faster than with workouts alone. The benefits? Both strength and stamina, and the fame and riches enhanced performance can bring. The risks? For athletes, they range from infertility to psychological changes to cancer; for the sports they participate in, the risks include a loss of confidence in the fairness that is the basis of all successful competitive sports.

A lot of people are now starting to take anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids will help an athelete build muscles faster and improve their game.

"Steroids." News. 10 May 2012. Web. 10 May 2012. <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/steroids/index.html>.

Graph, chart, map and citation

This is a chart from the years 1991-1999 of steroid use in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade. It shows the percentage of who used steroids.

"The Complete STEROIDS Resource - TheBody.com." TheBody.com. Web. 09 May 2012. <http://www.thebody.com/>.

Photo, caption, and citation #3

This is a picture of Gregg Valentino, also known as the "Man whose arms exploded".
Gregg has been a professional bodybuilder since his early twenties.

"T NATION | The Intelligent and Relentless Pursuit of Muscle." T NATION | The Intelligent and Relentless Pursuit of Muscle. Web. 08 May 2012. <http://www.t-nation.com/>.

Photo, caption, and citation #2

This is a picture of Brian Cushing after he started using steroids. Brian Cushing was a former linebacker at the University of Southern California.

"OvertimeAthletes.com - Turning Average Into Savage." OvertimeAthletes.com - Turning Average Into Savage. Web. 08 May 2012. <http://overtimeathletes.com/>.

Photo, caption, and citation #1

This is a picture of Mark McGwire a MLB player who has been caught for the use of steroid use. He was in a homerun race against Sammy Sosa who also used steroids at the time.

"Feral Librarian." Feral Librarian. Web. 08 May 2012. <http://chrisbourg.wordpress.com/>.

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Wordle #1

What I Want To Know

1.) When were steroids made?
2.) Who made steroids?
3.) Who was the first person to take steroids?
4.) How are steroids made?
5.) How do steroids hurt you?

What I Already Know About My Topic

I know that steroids have been around a long time. They are more people using steroids each day since people think that it helps them be a better player.

The Story Behind My Topic

Doping in sports has been around for many years. For some people drug use makes the game better to watch, but others who are not for drug use see it as bringing shame upon sports. Drugs like steroids can make a player play better, but overall it hurts them. There have been many great atheletes that turnt to steroid use to help them perform the best they possibly can.