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Steroid use in nfl
The use of steroids may be bigger then people had originally thought. The NFL has one of the strictest drug policies in all major sports. However, that doesnt stop players from still using them. A few members of the Carolina Panthers had prescriptions filled by a doctor just a coulple weeks before they played in the superbowl against the Patriots. None of the players had ever tested positive for the use of annabolic steroids. The NFL randomly tests players theoughout the season and off season bu -
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Barker, Jeff. baltimoresun.com. The Baltimore Sun. Web. sept 24 2014. -
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In the first article it talks about how the steroid problem is still big. The NFL has a strict policy on their use of steroids but players still get through. The use of annabolic steroids is still big for players. -
NFL strengthens steroid testing
The NFL strenghtened its drug testing policies. It banned the use of EPO which gives you more stamina and also switched the way that they test.They now use carbon isotopes to determine if testosterone in pee is natural or unnatural. Because of the price, before they would only use the test on a peroson who already tested positive before just for confirmation. But now its the only test being used. There is no policy for HGH because its detected through blood samples. -
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Battista, Judy, www.nytimes.com, NY Times, Web, Sep 14 2014. -
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The article talks about the new form of testing. It changes to a carbon isotope test which is more accurate. It also bans the use of EPO which increases the stamina of players. -
poll shows 1-10 players used steroids
A poll showed that 1-10 retired football players had used steroids that are now banned under NFL policy. There was more use back in the 80s and 90s then there is today. In the 80s it was at its height when about 20% of the players were using them. That dropped to about 12% in the 90s. It is lower today de to stricter policy. The players who had used them are more likely to have joint and cartilage problems. -
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Reinberg, Steven. health.usnews.com. US News. Web. Sept 14 2014. -
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The use of steroids has become signifigantly less. Although some still use them the number has decreased. Part of it is because of the new testing policy. -
Does the nfl have a PED problem?
The NFL has a strict policy for PEDs. They test for many different types of PEDs such as annabolic steroids and adderall. However, players are starting to use different substances not currently being tested for. The use of HGH is on the rise because there is no testing policy in place for it. The same goes for deer antler spray which can only be detected through blood testing. As long as there is no policy in place for the substances players are going to continue using them. -
Deer Antler Spray
Deer antler spray also known as IFG-1 is a growth hormone that is normally used by doctors to help people with stunted growth. Players are using this to help their injuries heal faster. Deer Antler spray has shown to help heal cartilage and tendon injuries. It is currently banned by the NFL. It came on the scene when superbowl linebacker Ray Lewis suffered a tricep injury. His career was thought to be over until he quickly recovered. He denies ever using the product however. -
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Dell'Amore, Christine. news.nationalgeagraphic.com. National Geographic. Web. Sept 14 2014. -
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Davenport, Gary. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. Web. Sept 14, 2014 -
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Deer antler spray starts to become famous. It does a few things but is known for helping players recover quickly. It is banned under the testing policy but i dont think it should be. -
New NFL drug testing policy
The NFLPA has voted to accept the new drug testing policy. Along with changes made in the way they handle other drug related issues, the vite has been passed to start testing for the use of Human Growth Hormones. They will being testing in the 2014 season. If a player is caught using human growth hormones they are allowed to challenge the ruling. The NFL will not be allowed to collect blood of the players on game day. -
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Wilson, Ryan. CBSsports.com. CBS. Web. Sept 14 2014 -
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The NFL has a new drug testing policy. It tests for HGH which is a steroid only detectable by blood testing. HGH is human growth hormones which do the same pretty much the same thing ast annabolic steroids.
