Travis Lewellyn STERIODS Drugs have been used in sports almost as long as sports themselves have been around. The ancient Incas discovered that the ashes from burned leaves of the Coca tree gave the people great stores of energy, and made sleep unnecessary for hours or even days, it was later discovered to be the stimulant cocaine. They would take it before long hunts, battles, and even found it useful in ancient sport competitions. It …showed first 75 words of 1185 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1185 total…count, a lessening of sexual desire, infertility, and an enlargement of t! he prostate gland that men under fifty usually do not suffer from. Steroids are dangerous when used incorrectly, and should be used only under medical supervision. It has undesired side effects for men, women, and even the unborn children. Steroids may sound like the answer to some athletes, but the best answer is just to stay natural throughout your athletic careers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**