Don Hooton: youth and grown-ups should be educated about risks linked with steroids

Certain products are named “performance-enhancing drugs”. What do these preparations represent? Why have been they named “performance-enhancing”? Various individuals may have different definitions. Let present what an adolescent believes! Before presenting her point of view it is necessary to mention that her brother, Taylor Hooton, had serious depression after usage of steroids. Finally, he committed suicide. He wanted to look like Melky Cabrera, Barry Bonds and other famous sportspersons that have applied steroids. But his life ended suddenly. His sister claims that performance-enhancing drugs are dangerous preparations. They are named “performance-enhancing drugs” in order to lure young people that desire to improve their appearances and performances.
Don Hooton, Taylor’s father, formed a foundation to teach youth about dangers linked with steroids. He describes which dangers are associated with usage of anabolic steroids and other related preparations. He also uses slideshow presentations in order to explain that these medicines may cause such adverse reactions, as diabetes, heart diseases, liver dysfunctions, etc.
Don Hooton tries to educate young people about serious risks linked with application of steroids. But he admits that it is not easy. He claims that many young persons use doping products. When their friends see that they become stronger and more muscular, they want to be like them. They follow their examples in order to change appearance and be stronger.
Unfortunately, several parents believe that their children are free from steroid use. Some of them think that their daughters don’t take steroids because these drugs are indicated to get muscles and body weight in general. But according to certain sources, girls also use steroids. They apply these products in order to lose fat. Some parents don’t know that anabolic steroids are also taken to reduce fat deposits. That’s why grown-ups also should be educated about effects of steroids. Moreover, some parents think that their children don’t use steroids because these products are expensive. But it is enough to have 20-500 dollars in order to get steroids for a cycle.
It is considered that every16th high school student administers steroids. But this point of view is mistaken. Each 16th high school student admits to taking performance-enhancing drugs.   But numerous persons hide that they apply these preparations.
Those that listen to Don Hooton’s explanations about steroids express their thanks. They are thankful that they may get knowledge about these medications.