Will drug rehab be needed by hundreds of thousands of high school athletes in the U.S. because they use both steroids and painkillers to compete? The aches and pains associated with a high school football schedule may surprise you. In fact, every sport from tennis to wrestling has associated injuries. But as more coaches allow student athletes to rely on painkillers to compete, the more drug rehab will be needed going forward.

I don’t know how many coaches follow the example set by Jim Tressel of Ohio State (400% increase in drug tests), but you can come to a conclusion based on the recently published book Steroid Nation, by Shaun Assael of ESPN The Magazine.

The idea that prescription drugs are safe may have coaches looking the other way as their young athletes try to compete for not just wins but also for scholarships and roster spots on top college teams.

Prescription drugs, including painkillers and steroids, are being abused by hundreds of thousands of teenage Americans according Assael. In Steroid Nation he describes this drug abuse and calls it the country’s most insidious drug addiction.

I would disagree that the use of steroids is this country’s biggest problem. In fact, millions of Americans are already dependent on prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin and millions more are taking anti-anxiety drugs (e.g. Valium and Xanax), and prescription stimulants (e.g. Ritalin and Adderall) - along with what ever steroid abuse is occurring.

Eve though steroids are unlikely to be America’s biggest problem, Assael has brought to light the huge problem that exists with prescription drugs. And, for that, I thank him.

Drug Rehab Referral can help you find a successful drug rehab program. We will be happy to help you, a family member or a friend with whatever guidance we can.

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