This link is a long but interesting read on the systematic doping of athletes in the East German regime. (generally 1960's-80's) I know it's been public knowledge for years but the details are disturbing. It illustrates the system that Jan Ullrich, Erik Zabel, Uwe Ampler and other cyclists grew up in.
http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/full/43/7/1262
While many athletes taking illegal PED's acknowledge at least some of the risks, these East Germans were often lied to and the system helped shield the perpetrators from blame.
http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/full/43/7/1262
While many athletes taking illegal PED's acknowledge at least some of the risks, these East Germans were often lied to and the system helped shield the perpetrators from blame.