Don Hooton: steroid use may lead to several grave side effects

Some medicines are called “performance-enhancing drugs”. What do these products represent? Why have been they named “performance-enhancing”? Various individuals may have different definitions. Let see what an adolescent says! Before presenting her point of view it is important to mention that her brother, Taylor Hooton, had serious depression after application of steroids. Ultimately, he committed suicide. He wanted to look like Melky Cabrera, Barry Bonds and other famous athletes that have applied steroids. But his death came suddenly. His sister believes that performance-enhancing drugs are dangerous medications. They are named “performance-enhancing drugs” in order to lure young people who desire to improve their appearances and performances.
Don Hooton, Taylor’s father, established a foundation to teach youth about risks linked with steroids. He describes which dangers are associated with application of anabolic steroids and other related medicines. He also uses slideshow presentations in order to explain that these products can lead to such side effects, as diabetes, heart diseases, liver disorders, etc.
Don Hooton put efforts to educate young people about dangerous risks linked with usage of steroids. But he realizes that it is not easy. He affirms that numerous young individuals use doping products. When their friends see that they become stronger and more muscular, they desire to look like them. They follow their examples in order to improve appearance and have more strength.
Unluckily, several parents think that their children are free from steroid use. Some of them believe that their daughters don’t apply steroids because these drugs are indicated to add muscles and body weight in general. But according to several sources, girls also apply steroids. They take these drugs in order to lose fat. Some parents don’t know that anabolic steroids are also used to lower fat deposits. That’s why adults also should be taught about effects of steroids. Moreover, several parents believe that their children don’t administer steroids because these preparations are expensive. But it is enough to have 20-500 dollars in order to get steroids for a cycle.
It is affirmed that each16th high school student applies steroids. But this opinion is mistaken. Every 16th high school student admits to taking doping products.   But the most of young individuals hide that they take these products.
Those who listen to Don Hooton’s explanations about steroids express their thanks. They are happy that they get knowledge about these medications.