doping in sports

Jose Conseco reveals more secrets about the use of steroids in Major League Baseball which he did not reveal in his previous book, "Juiced, " implicating other athletes, criticizing the Mitchell Report, and discussing his life since he revealed his story.

Explores the history of steroids, discusses who uses them, describes the physiological effects of using them, offers advice on overcoming addiction, and comments on other performance enhancing drugs.

Damion Madrid is shocked when his childhood friend, Shandell "Blackbird" Bird, a rookie NBA star, is murdered, and, as he searches for the killer, he uncovers shocking secrets from Blackbird's past that some would kill to keep quiet.

Examines the widespread pattern of drug abuse in sports at all levels.

Discusses the damaging and even life-threatening side effects caused by taking anabolic steroids to build muscles and improve performance in sports.

Presents an examination of the illegal steroid use in sports, chronicling the investigation of professional baseball players Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi and providing a narrative overview of the investigation and its principle characters: Victor Conte, Greg Anderson, and BALCO.

Addresses opposing views on drugs and sports, including whether drug use is a serious problem in sports, whether drug use should be banned, why athletes take drugs, and if they should be tested for them.

Examines the problems and risks associated with taking steroids, and contains real-life case studies and quotes from drug users and health professionals.