Examines the real risks of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, making public facts that have been misrepresented in the media and arguing that steroids are not as dangerous as they have been portrayed and that over the counter substances such as Tylenol, Vioxx, and Viagra, are actually more dangerous.

Includes index.

The other gear in the locker room -- A reality check for children -- Where have all the drugs gone? -- Drugs : who, what, and why -- Legal logistics : a look at crime and punishment pertaining to steroid use -- An inside look at the world of bodybuilding and steroids -- Excuses, excuses -- Caught cheating, and the careers after -- Steroids and money--they make each other -- Drug letting -- For every problem, a solution -- Scandals -- China--East Germany repeated? -- Gene doping.