Athletes who use drugs fail by the example they set. Athletes using drugs let their teammates down. Athletes using drugs let their sports down. Playing fields must all become drug-free zones where fair, clean competition is practiced. If athletes are using drugs like marijuana or cocaine, they can tarnish the game in the eyes of millions of fans.
Young people get the message that drugs are okay, or even worse, cool.
Educate yourself on performance-enhancing substances and other illegal drugs. Know that young people look up to you and that your actions have consequences on our youth. Get involved and spread a positive message about resisting drugs and doping. Get involved and spread a positive message about resisting drugs and doping. As an athlete, whether you are a high school swimmer or a professional football player, what you say to young people will be heard.