Real world doping problems

[dougvdh]

While we are all worrying about doping in sports, it appears that 'real world' doping is a big problem as well. Interesting article from CBC regarding the death of a police officer from (PED) drug overdose. It appears the use of PEDs in the force is far from an isolated incident.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/09/17/rathonyi-steroids-death-coroner.html

"Earlier this month, CBC News revealed allegations that some members of the ETU in 2005 and 2006 were taking, buying and sharing steroids. Rathonyi does not believe her husband was on steroids, but she said he was zealous in his workouts in his bid to become as fit as the members of that unit."

Also interesting is the general opposition from unions to drug testing. It sounds striking similar to the opposition fronted by the professional sports players unions. You have to wonder how big a can of worms they are trying to keep the lid on.

"Niagara regional police union president Paul DiSimoni says the officers he represents, like most across the country, have written into their collective agreements explicit prohibitions on any drug testing. The NRPS contract states “the parties agree to defer the issue of drug testing of members until the legality of the matter is finally determined in the Province of Ontario,” and if it is, they’ll take it up in the next bargaining session."

 

[Paco_P]

In the US the use of steroids by police officers is widespread. It's particularly disturbing because in most jurisdictions the use and purchase of steroids for purposes of beefing up is illegal (even a felony).

 

[taiwan]

Interesting, I assumed they'd be in use in the military, but not police forces.

 

[Pazuzu]

Not too surprising. They run advertisments on the T.V. for Andro Gel testosterone cream all the time.

 

[Master50]

In Police departments there are other drugs they don.t want to get caught taking. Start with booze,pot, coke, heroine, etc. Cops have a lot of substance abuse issues besides steroids.