Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Most other medical systems view themselves as trying to bring a person (not a "patient") to their personal highest level of wellness, which would include athletic performance. But when north/western medicine does that, it's seen as "cheating." Maybe only because the techniques are usually so invasive?
What system of medicine do you have in mind? How do you define the "highest level of wellness"?

For the most part, as I understand PEDs, we are talking about drugs that either have or may have deleterious effects with prolonged use -- for many, the effects of prolonged use are unknown. Even with an asthma inhaler, there are health costs, but for someone who suffers from asthma, the benefits of being able to breath outweigh the long run considerations, while as for a "recreational" user, there is no justification. Steroids might take you to the "highest level of wellness" in the short run, but kill you in the long run.