One of the great controversies in sports within the last few years has been over the issue of illegal substances. These substances ranging from marijuana to steroids are readily available for many professional athletes due to their fame. Illegal substances have become one of the most commonly used supplements for modern athletes. A large percentage of athletes involved in fierce competition whom need an extra advantage use illegal substances to get that extra push. Many …showed first 75 words of 447 total…

…showed last 75 words of 447 total…fibers become weaker and the fatty cells deposit upon the chest area. Steroids can cause the athlete to become dependent of these supplements to recover from illness, or to even exercise due to the stress relieving effects of these supplements. The negative effects of steroids upon the human body outnumber the positive effects by a large number; these substances are very closely related to the illegal drugs that are also being used within the games.