Steroids in professional sports has been plastered all over the
media recently, especially in baseball with Jose Canseco's
accusations, the Barry Bonds controversy, and the A-Rod list.
But how much do you actually know or understand about steroids,
other than that they give you a competitive edge? For example,
did you know that steroids are prescribed every day by
physicians for therapeutic use? The Taylor Hooton Foundation has
reported that 84% of high school students have never had a
coach, parent, or teacher talk with them about the dangers of
performance enhancing drugs. The National Athletic Trainers'
Association (NATA) wants to help educate students, parents, and
coaches about steroid abuse. Check out the following list to see
how many of points you already know! If you have questions about
any of the others, don't hesitate to ask Sarah Watson, Canton
High School's athletic trainer! 1. Anabolic steroids and other
performance enhancing drugs are not regulated or quality-
controlled and provide danger from