Illegal Drugs in Sports By Matthew Mori An

Illegal Drugs in Sports By Matthew Mori

An introduction to drug abuse. . . Has anyone of you seen a drug free state commercial? If so please raise your hand. The Moral of those stories mean kids, whatever you do, DON’T take illegal drugs. Now, personally, I have prescription medicine, None of which I like. Which in turn is a good thing so I don’t become an addict. But people still get addicted anyway.

What’s the problem with Drugs in sport? Drugs make you better in every way, than the rest of the bunch. It also brings consequences, which I would be looking at four major leagues and the most popular illegal drug for sports. But what are the consequences?

Leagues that I am talking about MLB NHL NFL NBA

MLB’s Drug Policy Major League Baseball’s Drug policy includes ( when caught and found guilty in a court of law (if he applies for a court hearing)that is). A fifty game Suspension (first offense), a one hundred game suspension (second offense)( All without pay), and NO acceptance speech at the hall of fame induction ceremony.

NFL’s Drug Policy A Banishment for one Calendar year or more. As in three hundred sixty five days.

NHL’s Drug Policy For the first offense a 20 game suspension is mandatory. And no hall of fame.

NBA’s Drug Policy No hall of fame.

Steroids • Steroids can be used in two different ways, Injection, and Pills. On this image are the anabolic steroids, Look Up anabolic steroids in Google images this is what you get. Steroids are the most common substance that is abused during the drug era in sports. • Steroids make you muscular, but it comes at a deathly price, you will most likely die at an early age. If you take steroids, your fate could be sealed.

Bibliography ( Drug Policies of. Fan. NHL, MLB, NFL, & NBA MLB logo (Google image search MLB Drugs) NHL: NHL Drug Policy (Click Download CBA 2005) MLB: MLB Drug Policy NFL: NFL Drug Policy (Click Image to View PDF) NBA: NBA Drug Policy

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