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A constant battle has been fought as the International Olympic Committee struggles to keep drug testing up-to-date and effective. We have come to associate drug use with a few famous fallen heroes, such as Ben Johnson, but few realize just how widespread drug use is in Olympic sport, and how small a percentage of offenders are ever detected. Recent studies show that increased testing procedures have done little to deter athletes from relying on drugs to aid performance and that drug use among Olympic athletes is actually on the rise. Performance-enhancing drug use is not limited to the Olympic Games. There are few sports that have not been affected in some way by drug use, and the effect has usually been negative. Certain sports quickly come to mind when people think of drug use. People think of bodybuilders and weight lifters as obvious candidates for using steroids and other muscle or strength-building substances, but few would consider long distance runners or gymnasts as potential drug abusers. However, there are numerous substances currently available with potential benefits for athletes in all sports. The desired effects of illegal substances range from increasing muscle size and strength, to decreasing fatigue, providing