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With So Much Scrutiny, Why Use Steroids?

Marion Jones is just the latest high-profile athlete to admit to using banned performance-enhancing drugs. With so much scrutiny surrounding steroids, why do athletes continue to use them? One athlete and former steroid user explains why performance-enhancing drugs are prevalent in professional sports.

Guests:

Michael S. Schmidt, reporter for the New York Times

Joe Papp, cyclist who formerly used steroids

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