In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue?

There is no gainsaying the fact that the use of

drugs

in competitive games has been inclining drastically for the better results of the sports person.

Although

, there are a wide array of reasons which build

this

tribulation, certain praiseworthy steps can be taken to ameliorate

this

issue. To commence with, there are a plethora of outcomes of

this

problem

. The most significant is that it affects the heartbeat of the sportsperson. To clarify, taking

drugs

has several health issues, amongst which one major issue is the increase or decrease in the heartbeat.

As a result

of

this

problem

sportsperson might suffer from a heart stroke and die. In India,

for example

, one-fourth of all people who take

drugs

die of heart attack.

Moreover

, it

also

decreases the sperm count in the men which

further

reduces the chances of reproduction in their families.

Thus

, leading to stress in their families. Despite all these issues, the

problem

can be resolved by taking some decisive steps. The first and foremost solution is that the government should spread awareness amongst youngsters about the side effects of the

drugs

.

For instance

, the government can arrange some campaigns or place big posters in the cities regarding

this

.

Furthermore

, agencies hiring these sports persons should make dope tests necessary in their selection process.

Hence

, people may avoid taking the

drugs

and will concentrate more on their training for effective results.

To conclude

, as every

problem

comes with its own solution,

similarly

, the

problem

of taking

drugs

for better performance has both causes

as well as

solutions.

However

, it is up to human beings and the government that determine what steps are being taken regarding

this

problem

.