Introduction Why do Athletes take anabolic steroids to get better in their specific sport? One reason they take the steroids is to get bigger, faster, and stronger to be on the top of their game. Some people may think that its only guys that take steroids but even women are taking them to get better. Most people when they're younger want to be the best of the best but if they're not the best, they will do whatever it takes to become the best. Parents also sometime make the kid take it because they weren't that good and they want their kid to be a lot better than what they were when they were kids. Sports writers, fans, and even other athletes say that steroids are an unfair advantage, because they can make an athlete stronger without having to put in the necessary work. Even if steroids do make an athlete stronger, the athlete also needs to be able to perform at his or her sport with their raw ability and talent. Steroids don't for example hit the baseball, maneuver a race car, or catch a touchdown, the athletes pure athletic ability allows them to effectively participate in success of their sports. What are positive effects of taking anabolic steroids? Most people who take steroids want to get better at the sport they play. Steroids help people get bigger, faster, and stronger. Those are the main reasons for people to take steroids. Steroids are more often than not used by teenagers to better themselves so they can go play collegiate ball somewhere and provide the living for their families. Other people take steroids to help the healing process go quicker (Agull 4). Steroids allows more oxygen to go to your muscles and increase muscle mass. Even though there are some pros, the good effects will most likely lead to the negative effects. These positive effects are only temporary. Females normally use steroids for bodybuilding. They only test a certain amount of people per year and its random pick every year (Schulze 5). What are negati