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Power, Performance, and the Price: The Steroid Story
In this gripping episode of Addict II Athlete, Coach Blu dives deep into one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in sports history, the rise, use, and abuse of anabolic steroids. From their origins in early performance enhancement research to their explosive integration into professional and recreational athletics, Coach Blu unpacks how these substances reshaped the landscape of competition and body image.
- The History of Steroids:How anabolic steroids were developed and how they became linked to athletic performance. - The Psychology of Enhancement:Why athletes chase perfection and how addiction manifests in the pursuit of strength and success. - Notable Cases: A look at high-profile athletes whose careers and lives were derailed by steroid complications. - Health and Recovery: The long-term effects on the body and mind, and how recovery from steroid addiction differs from other forms of substance abuse.
Why You Should Listen
This episode offers a raw, educational, and empatheticexploration of a topic that continues to shape sports culture today. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fan, Coach Blu's insights reveal the hidden costs of chasing performance at all costs and the path back to balance, authenticity, and recovery.
For More Addict II Athlete Content
Join the Addict II Athlete Online Recovery Program on "Skool" and connect directly with Coach Blu and a supportive community dedicated to healing and growth. This all-in-one platform gives you access to your "Personal Recovery Playbook", mental health tools, and weekly live meetings, helping you erase addiction and replace it with purpose, strength, and connectionanytime, anywhere.
https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0
Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!
https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete
Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.
https://www.AddictToAthlete.org
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By Blu Robinson CMHC, SUDC
4.8
9090 ratings
In this gripping episode of Addict II Athlete, Coach Blu dives deep into one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in sports history, the rise, use, and abuse of anabolic steroids. From their origins in early performance enhancement research to their explosive integration into professional and recreational athletics, Coach Blu unpacks how these substances reshaped the landscape of competition and body image.
- The History of Steroids:How anabolic steroids were developed and how they became linked to athletic performance. - The Psychology of Enhancement:Why athletes chase perfection and how addiction manifests in the pursuit of strength and success. - Notable Cases: A look at high-profile athletes whose careers and lives were derailed by steroid complications. - Health and Recovery: The long-term effects on the body and mind, and how recovery from steroid addiction differs from other forms of substance abuse.
Why You Should Listen
This episode offers a raw, educational, and empatheticexploration of a topic that continues to shape sports culture today. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fan, Coach Blu's insights reveal the hidden costs of chasing performance at all costs and the path back to balance, authenticity, and recovery.
For More Addict II Athlete Content
Join the Addict II Athlete Online Recovery Program on "Skool" and connect directly with Coach Blu and a supportive community dedicated to healing and growth. This all-in-one platform gives you access to your "Personal Recovery Playbook", mental health tools, and weekly live meetings, helping you erase addiction and replace it with purpose, strength, and connectionanytime, anywhere.
https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0
Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!
https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete
Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.
https://www.AddictToAthlete.org
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