As a mother of a teenage boy who works out regularly at the gym, I often worry about steriod use. My son is a good kid, and I don’t think he would ever try them, but sometimes kids will try things due to peer pressure or just to “fit in”. I am sharing this message with you today, so you, too, can be aware of steroid use in your own children, and other children you know and love.

The USOC (United States Olympic Committee) and the Ad Council have teamed up on the “Don’t Be an Asterisk” campaign to encourage young athletes to stay away from steroid use:


The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Ad Council announced today the launch of a multi-year public awareness campaign focused on teen steroid use. The campaign is being funded by U.S. Olympic Team sponsor Johnson & Johnson, and it marks the first time the USOC and the Ad Council have joined forces to raise awareness about the national issue of illegal performance-enhancing drugs both within and outside of sport.
“We know athletes and individuals who choose to engage in the destructive behavior of illegal steroid use live in fear of being found out,” said USOC Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr. “This initiative is geared to show teens and other age groups that illegal steroid use can only lead to a harmful and embarrassing end. Additionally, teens need to fully understand the dangerous health risks associated with steroids and other performance-enhancing substances.”

To learn more about the “Don’t Be an Asterisk” program, please head to their site and have a look around. It is full of some wonderful information.  Please also become a fan on the Don’t be an Asterisk on Facebook  to help spread the word!

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