Breaking the rules in football, because of drug use, is causing

physical and mental damage to athletes and those who associate with them.

It is also setting a bad example for the youth of America. There is just too

many available drugs for football players today.

For football players, drugs are easy to obtain. Too easy to obtain.

Bill Gilbert, a Sports Illustrated writer, said, "they do not have to stand

around in waiting rooms, at pharmacy counters, or on street corners for their

fixes. Drugs are brought to them, and usually provided free of charge. The

athlete gets free professional advice from physicians and assisting trainers

as to what drugs to take, and when, and how " (Harris 14). The variety and

number of drugs available is enormous. The two main types of drugs

available are physically enhancing and mentally enhancing drugs. Both

types have the most deadliest consequence in common, death. Each type

has its own pros and cons. Yes, there are some positive effects, but they are

Some athletes need help to maintain a mental edge on their game and

opponents. Some need help getting psyched up before a game. Tho

damaging themselves, but they are being helped doing it.

the Minnesota Vikings, had a $4,000-a-week cocaine problem. When he

the head by Oakland safety George Atkinson. This action keeps Swann out

If the athlete is using steroids secretively, then they will have a high prestige

Now since all of those speakers and abusers are seeking help, football is

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