Drugs in Sports

Drugs have become a major problem in sports today. More and more athletes are getting caught using these deadly drugs. "Why you ask?, maybe its because sports are no longer sports. Also, because they are also multi million dollar business"(Mohun, 5). In today's world the rewards for the winner include status, fame, and of course money. Drugs are substances intended to treat people who are ill. Taking them in an attempt to do better at …

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