Demonstrative Speech On Steroids

GENERAL PURPOSE: To inform

SPECIFIC PURPOSE: At the end of my speech, the audience should be able to recognize arguments for the use of anabolic steroids and arguments against the use of anabolic steroids.

I. Introduction

A. "Although some would argue that a person has a right to choose whether to risk harm to one's own body, the use of drugs in sports can place athletes in a situation in which they feel coerced into taking drugs in order to compete." - William Dudley, "Sports and Drugs."

B. Anabolic steroids has gradually become a topic of much debate in American society.

C. Many like William Dudley argue that anabolic steroids are the most dangerous and unnatural substances used by athletes today.

D. Others like Rick Collins suggest that the health risks or steroid use are exaggerated.

II. Body

A. I will now introduce the benefits that may come from anabolic steroids

1. Anabolic steroids help rebuild tissue that have become weak

2. It boosts athletic endurance and gives athletes a competitive advantage

3. It Is also used for medicinal purposes

B. I will now introduce the harmful effects of anabolic steroids

1. Use of drug may lead to heart attack and stroke

2. Steroids may cause infertility to both men and women

3. They may cause liver tumor and increase chances of cancer

4. In many cases it becomes a gateway drug for many users

5. The