Athletes being tested for steroids'

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• Athletes being tested for steroids.

ByZach McCurdy http//sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news
/story?id1663014
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What is THG?

• THG is a new steroid used to enhance strength
• Side effects include liver damage, heart
  defects, anxiety, and rage

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4 Raiders tested positive

• THG was found in 4 players urine samples
• These 4 players face fines, even possible
  suspension from the league.

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Who devolved it?

• The creator of THG is unclear
• It is believed that it was snuck onto the market
  as a dietary supplement.

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Same as what?

• The chemicals in THG is very closely related to a
  similar drug that bulks up cattle

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Olympic Athletes

• 2 athletes tested positive for THG at the Olympic
  world games
• Athletes testing positive for THG face 2 years
  probation, and are stripped of any awards,
  including medals.

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First signs of THG

• American shot-putter Kevin Toth is the first
  athlete linked with THG
• Admitted that THG was deliberately made to avoid
  detection in standard testing.

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Different Leagues Kick It Up

• Several different leagues have taken action.
• The National Football League, Major League
  Soccer, and Major League Baseball all have banned
  THG

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Dangerous Side Effects

• Steroids are designed to increase muscle
  strength.
• However, THG has been proven to cause malignant
  tumors of the liver, and toxic hepatitis.

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THG is a DANGEROUS Drug.

• THG is illegal, and is dangerous to your health.
  
• Should you use steroids, you could go to jail.
• Its not worth the risk of getting caught