performance enhancing drugs

Athletes should be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs

[dropcap]“D[/dropcap]o drugs! Drugs are good for us!” These statements look bizarre. That’s because the opposite has been enthusiastically drilled into our heads for a long time. We’re averse to the idea that drug use might actually lead to a positive outcome. This sentiment can be seen in how professional athletes are treated after being caught using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). These athletes are seen as criminals, gaining an unfair edge. However, there is no logical argument for why PEDs should be banned. The fact that athletes caught using PEDs are shamed and cast out of ‘sports Eden’ shows that the…

Continue reading