Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they have varied effects on the body and different preventions. Much of the world's supply of cocaine is produced in South America. Thousands of …showed first 75 words of 3742 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3742 total…States at least $85 million every year in lost productivity. Thus, there is a drug problem among professional athletes today. Although, it has existed for many! years due to a variety of circumstances efforts are being made to eradicate its use by making people aware of the harmful effects that drugs can have. Many athletes need to learn to say "no," for the price of not saying "no," is the highest price of all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**