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The Genie in a Bottle: Anabolic Steroids and Youth Athletes

In 1975, the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, banned the use of anabolic steroids in athletic competition. This move was followed relatively quickly by other major sports organizations. I ... Continue Reading

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The Truth About Steroid Use in CrossFit: Don’t Ever Assume

I have been hearing a lot about how there is steroid use in CrossFit. I will not say I can tell if someone is using steroids, nor will I talk ill about the blogs I have read, but all I can truthfully say ... Continue Reading

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Once You’ve Used Steroids, Is It Possible to Ever Compete Clean Again?

With such a provocative title, this article is not going to be preaching the virtues of drug-free sport. Rather, it will be discussing the long-term advantageous effects (potentially lifelong effects) that ... Continue Reading

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Olympic Warning for 2012: Compete Clean or Get Caught

Even though the drug manufacturers try to stay one step ahead of the drug testers, it looks like their bus may come to a screeching halt this fall in London. Speaking at a press briefing at the British ... Continue Reading

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