Drugs and bodybuilding

Drugs let a person to train hard because of the increased ability to recover which is caused by its use and they act to fasten up the normal physiological processes that otherwise would not have occurred. Nowadays most of the bodybuilders takes drugs to inject several substances into their bodies to have the selected body parts and improved look.

Anabolic Drugs are strong drugs that people took in high doses to enhance their athletic performance. Anabolic in general means "building body tissue." It helps to build the muscle tissue and also to increase body mass and substitute testosterone, the body's natural male hormone.
Some of the defined drugs:

LSD, ecstasy, marijuana, GHB, and Heroin.

Ritalin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, OxyContin and Morphine.

Anabolic Drugs, Vicodin, Proviron, Finaplix-S and Ketamine (Special K).

Provigil, Xanax, Valium, Meridia, Ambien, Phentermine.

The name and fame that bodybuilding brings to the bodybuilders makes is more easily visible and prominent and this has been accepted now within the mainstream World.
How are drugs used?

Drugs can be taken in the following two ways:

By mouth (use of pills).
Through the use of needles.

Will Drugs make me a better bodybuilder?

NO. Drugs cannot enhance the agility or skill level of a bodybuilder. There are various factors that make a better bodybuilder such as genetics, diet, sex, age and the amount of hard work put in. It is revealed from several studies that the medical dangers of drugs use far outweigh the advantage in muscle mass and strength.


Side effects of Drugs:

High blood pressure and stroke.
Liver damage.
Heart diseases and blood clots.
Diarrhea.
Headaches, muscle cramps and aching joints.
Nausea and vomiting
Sleep disorders.
High risk of ligament and tendon injuries
Acne problems.
Baldness, in both males and females.
Tips for healthy bodybuilding:

NO drugs must be used.
Have a healthy diet.
Have plenty of rest and sleep well.
Do not set unrealistic goals and be happy when you accomplish them.
The coaching, training supervision and advice must be taken from a certified professional.
Avoid injuries by using protective gears.
Nutrition, health, injury prevention and safer tips to increase endurance can be taken from a pediatrician.

The focus of the bodybuilder must be on natural growth and development of his body rather than relying on unnatural things such as drugs as they have several side effects and they are really harmful in the long-term. So it is advisable to neglect short-term gains of drugs and one must always remember that healthy bodies are not made overnight, they need to be worked upon constantly and it is the sheer determination, perseverance and hard work that finally pays off. No drugs can substitute that. So don’t fall in the trap of using drugs. Never, ever.