Mark Cuban's Thoughts

even if you want to buy his POV

His big point is "if there is no long term effects" and there lies the rub...with each new drug and new version...how are we going to know the long term effect?????????

"I'll get killed for saying this ... but I'm not so against steroids if they're administered under proper supervision and there is no long-term damage," Cuban said.

Banned substances are already used by players when deemed medically necessary when properly documented by a medical doctor. There are many MLB players who use ADHD medication, which under normal circumstances is banned for use.

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Originally posted by Coach Waltrip:
There are many MLB players who use ADHD medication, which under normal circumstances is banned for use.

Things that make you go, hmmmmmmm

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Originally posted by CPLZ:

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Originally posted by Coach Waltrip:
There are many MLB players who use ADHD medication, which under normal circumstances is banned for use.

Things that make you go, hmmmmmmm

Does it make you wonder if players are getting declared ADHD so they can take an otherwise illegal substance?

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Originally posted by CPLZ:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Coach Waltrip:
There are many MLB players who use ADHD medication, which under normal circumstances is banned for use.

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Originally posted by RJM:

Does it make you wonder if players are getting declared ADHD so they can take an otherwise illegal substance?

Some people (Mitchell Report) seem to think so because there is a bigger percentage of MLB players who are declared ADHD than are in the general population. I personally just think that kids with ADHD are generally drawn to sports.

The interesting thing about the ADHD medications are that if someone who is not ADHD were to take them they would be bouncing off the walls. However, the medication has the opposite effect on those with ADHD.

rjm: i did read a report where the number of players dx'd with ADHD did spike upwards I have not seen any follow-up data on it.

Most of the kids I've talked to who have used Ritalin, etc. will tell you one of two things
1) they don't even notice its effects (but their parents or teachers do)
2) it makes them feel groggy

interesting.

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Originally posted by Coach Waltrip:
"I'll get killed for saying this ... but I'm not so against steroids if they're administered under proper supervision and there is no long-term damage," Cuban said.

Banned substances are already used by players when deemed medically necessary when properly documented by a medical doctor. There are many MLB players who use ADHD medication, which under normal circumstances is banned for use.

I am not so against them either, not for gaining power purposes, but for injury recovery, if necessary and under a doctor's supervision. But I think he was talking more like HGH steroids. From my understanding, he just said what some others are thinking.

You might be surprised how many pro baseball players have undergone testing for an Rx for ritalin, once perscribed, you are right, it's legal.

Did you see the guys painting their fingernails with wite out last night, cheap high to help you stay alert.

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Did you see the guys painting their fingernails with wite out last night, cheap high to help you stay alert.

I have never heard of this - could you explain it a bit more please?

Are you talking about MLB players or fans or others?

I have seen catchers use it or white tape on their fingers so the pitcher can see the signals better


Cheap high !!!! what the heck is that?

TR you are right about catchers, wite out has replaced tapingm faster too.
Did you ever smell that stuff, it's like a wake up call.

As some hs players are on here, just to be clear sniffing or "huffing", as it is called, inhalents such as wite out, aerosols, glues, etc. is extremely dangerous and could lead to major brain damage and even death.

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BIC Wite-Out©

Water-Based Correction Fluid

Quick drying

Ideal for school use

Ideal for use by catchers

Ideal for correcting when the wrong pitch is called

Nonflammable

Low odor

Produces no harmful vapors

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Players are getting doctors to say they have ADHD so they can be prescribed the drug Adderall. This big time stimulant is taking the place of the newly banned amphetamines. Google this drug and read the side effects. These players and doctors are playing with fire.

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Here's a start on the side effects.


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Steroids for medical use covers a widespread range of drugds for a widespread range of injuries and disease. I know he was referring to enhancing performance by quicker recovery but...

I am currently taking a pile of Prendisone (a steroid), very commonly prescribed. Now if only I had the energy to lift, I would be a house... instead I have grown a round face and a "bigger" spare tire

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You're getting that spare tire of yours inflated to good size fsm? Keep it up 'cuz it's worth it eventually.



I've been working on mine for a very long time and just this past summer I was finally able to get it all equipped and decked out...



...such that I made some decent money with it and even got a good sponsor!





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