The debate about steroids in sports seems to be an almost everyday topic. While some advocate its usage, others simply refute it. But one thing that is not revealed is whether steroids offer an “unfair” advantage to a sportsman on steroids.

The more you talk about it, the more you get confused. Steroids are not harmful and cannot provide any benefits if they are not supported by dedicated efforts and hours spent on quality training. They just aid in muscle development. That’s it.

From Huffingtonpost.com:

Are steroids cheating? They sure will give an advantage. But so do many things. Caffeine is a drug that will increase focus and endurance. And it can be purchased by children! Is Tommy John surgery cheating? Aren’t supplements and modern training techniques an added benefit? Sports Illustrated stands on its high horse inducing scare tactics about sports remaining “natural” yet its highest selling issue is the swimsuit issue filled with silicone, collagen, botox and yes, the possible use of drugs — from diet pills and diuretics and even low doses of steroids to produce a leaner, harder body. (Incidentally, this year’s Covergirl was born in 1990. Now, that is scary.)

Of course, steroids won’t improve athletic skill, but extra strength can turn a fly ball into a home run. Thus the debate becomes more an issue of ideals. Isn’t it time we shed this notion that athletes are sterling examples of responsibility, or even good sportsmanship? While we’re at it, let’s not put past champions on too high a pedestal. They simply didn’t have the option. I’ll bet if Ty Cobb had the chance to use steroids he’d be juiced to the gills. Knowing his erasable personality, Ty would most likely be a perfect example of “roid-rage“, which is equivalent to being a “nasty drunk.” It’s not the booze that makes someone nasty. it just brings the nastiness out. The same goes for rage from steroids. They make you feel powerful.

If an individual decides to take on steroids but do not get engaged in exercises on a daily basis, he will not be able to derive anything. So, how can they offer an unfair advantage? If the advantage is not there, how someone including a sportsman could be blamed for cheating by using steroids. It is high time people start realizing this fact and put an end to all thee rubbish talks. Steroids are here to stay, accept it or not, it does not matter.