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>.