re from teammates to do cocaine. In many cases drug use is brought on by peer pressure, but it is still no excuse for the use of drugs. Another reason for drug use might be because in certain sports drugs are not banned. In 1994 the DietarySupplement Education Act was passed which made substances that create testosteroneunclassified as a drug. Reason for higher sales in supplements between this year and last year were because many superstars like Mark McGwire who is suspected to be taking Androstenedione.Most solutions of drugs use should start with the athlete him or herself, but here are a few methods of the National Drug Control Strategy (NDCS). The NDCS has threegoals to fight against drugs. One goal is to educate and enable America's youth to reject illegal drugs as well as tobacco and alcohol. Another goal is to reduce the health and social costs to the public of illegal drug use. The last goal is to promote the national adoption of drug free workplace programs that emphasize a comprehensive program thatincludes drug testing, education, prevention, and intervention. The high visibility of the professional sports, workplaces only underscore the need to make these drug-free places."Under the NDCS, ONDCP has an obligation to support drug-free workplaces no matterwhether the business is basketball, banking or baking" 4. Coaches are a veryimportant part of solving athletes drug problems. Coaches need to recognize problems early so they do not get out of hand. Most drug problems in sports need the attention of a coach. Which is why the coach must be very aware of all his or her players.The penalties of drug are more than just being sentenced in court. They also have long term effects, such as sickness and disease legal problems and maybe even death. The use of marijuana is a drug abuse and should be as such in all ways. This statement is do to fact of the things that we see on television when professional athletes are caught with marij...
