Baseball Bombshell Lesson: Illegal Steroid Use Dangerous To Young Athletes, USA

The widespread use of anabolic steroids by pro baseball players that was revealed in former Senator George Mitchell’s bombshell report begs the question of role models and player’s influence on young athletes. Many teenagers don’t know the risks of performance enhancing drugs, but do understand an inherent message of “win at all costs,” says Dr. Barbara Krantz, chief medical officer, Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on December 20th, 2007