Consequently, early intervention is necessary because children already have learned that physical appearance and winning are important. The new book offers extensive tips about how to safely and effectively enhance athletic performance through strength training and sports nutrition for young people. In addition, the authors explore the scientific, political and legal issues surrounding drug testing. Too many people mistakenly believe that drug testing is the solution to the problem in sports, says the Penn State researcher. There is no substitute for the personal involvement of people around an athlete in preventing drug use.
Life is a team sport.
Competitiveness and a fierce desire to win are qualities that have made this nation great. But if cheating is allowed in sports, we will see similar undesirable behavior in business, government and community life and a continued drug problem of major proportions.