Steroid use in sport

Does the End Justify the Means?: A Critical Look at the Ethics Involved with Drug Use in Sport The fierce competitive nature of the modern sports' world, in combination with society's demand for excellence, have caused athletes to seek alternative means to enhance their performance. Today's athlete faces an increasingly difficult choice: to use drugs to enhance performance or to accept what could amount to a competitive handicap. It is a choice which carries significant …

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