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AFP
Vancover
February 9, 2010
Vancouver Defends Schwarzenegger Invite
Schwarzenegger will be a torch bearer on Friday
Winter Olympics organisers on Tuesday defended their decision to invite Arnold Schwarzenegger to run in the torch relay despite the former movie star's admission that he used drugs in his bodybuilding career. >>>

Channel3000.com
New York
January 13, 2010
Young Athletes React To McGwire's Steroids Admission
McGwire Made Announcement Monday
High School athletes are reacting to former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire's admission Monday that he used steroids and human growth hormone as a player. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 580,000 high school athletes take steroids. Experts said that teens rarely consider what they have to lose. >>>

MLB Fanhouse
By Ed Price
January 11, 2010
Mark McGwire Admits Using Steroids
Could have hit all those home runs had I never taken steroids?
Far from election to the Hall of Fame in four chances and about to re-enter baseball after a long absence, Mark McGwire on Monday admitted to using steroids. >>>

JAMA
(Reprinted) American Medical Association
December 2, 2009
Teen Steroid, Supplement Use Targeted
Officials Look to Prevention and Better Oversight
Reports of professional athletes using anabolic steroids and other potentially performanceenhancing drugs routinely grab headlines and spark debate. Yet far greater numbers of young student athletes are using >>>

New York Times
New York
December 2, 2009
M.L.B. Players
Number Given Drug Exemptions Up Slightly
The number of Major League Baseball players who received a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder last season continued to exceed the national average and was by far the most common reason a player was allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs, according to baseball’s drug testing administrator. >>>

Chicago Tribune
Chicago
December 2, 2009
Teens and Supplements
An Unhealthy Mix?
Mikey Santini was in junior high when he started taking creatine and protein supplements to build muscle and enhance his athletic abilities. By his junior year at Stevenson High School, he had moved on to nitric oxide "energy igniters" such as N.O.-Xplode and so-called "legal anabolic" products such as Mass FX, which claims to boost strength, aggression and testosterone levels. >>>

ESPN.com
Colorado Springs, CO
December 2, 2009
USADA Plans to Confront Manufacturers
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will unveil new plan
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will unveil details of a new plan to confront manufacturers who produce supplements that contain steroids and other dangerous drugs. USADA will introduce the program Wednesday and says it has support of the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and the U.S. Olympic Committee >>>

Reading Eagle
Reading, PA
November 27, 2009
Team FAST Driven to Curb Steriod Use
Logo conveys our message to the racing public
The Team FAST logo lettered on the rear quarter panel of the No. 88D Meme DeSantis-driven, Harvey Bitler-owned 358-modified was appropriate this year. Temple's DeSantis won the prestigious $20,000 Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway in September, one of four victories during a resurgent campaign that saw the 54-year-old flash consistent speed at a variety of venues. >>>

ABC 27
Lemoyne, PA
November 24, 2009
10 Arrested in Steroid Distribution Scheme
Steroids from China and Mexico into Pennsylvania
Attorney General Tom Corbett has announced the arrests of 10 people accused of using, distributing and manufacturing steroids in the Dauphin, Cumberland, Lehigh and Northampton County areas. Corbett said the defendants brought more than $170,000 worth of steroids from China and Mexico into Pennsylvania since 2004. They are accused of injecting clients with liquid steroids in the office of their gym, Kinetics, which is now closed, but was located in Lemoyne, Corbett said. >>>

FDA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
November 3, 2009
Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroid
Nationwide and International Recall by BODYBUILDING.COM
As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company") announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products (the "Recalled Products") described on the attached list, that were sold through the Company's website. >>>

New York Times
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic
October 24, 2009
Dominicans Try Shots to Boost Rising Players
boys as young as 14 routinely receiving injections
The effort to build a better baseball player begins early here, with boys as young as 14 routinely receiving injections of over-the-counter vitamins and painkillers from handlers who stand to profit from their players’ prowess. The handlers, who are known in Spanish as buscones, are part agent, part trainer and part coach. They make no secret of the injections, which are given to the boys several times a week as they prepare for a chance to play Major League Baseball. >>>

Renal Business Today
San Diego
October 29, 2009
Bodybuilding with Steroids Damages Kidneys
Habitual use of Steroids has Serious Harmful Effects
Athletes who use anabolic steroids may gain muscle mass and strength, but they can also destroy their kidney function, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego. The findings indicate that the habitual use of steroids has serious harmful effects on the kidneys that were not previously recognized. >>>

ESPN.com
Baseball
October 28, 2009
A Wrong Message in McGwire's Return
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig Squirmed Uncomfortably
On March 17, 2005, in Room 2154 of the Rayburn Building of the House of Representatives, baseball commissioner Bud Selig sat next to his second-in-command, Bob DuPuy, as two families and a panel of medical experts wove a heartbreaking tapestry about the effects of steroids on their lives. The testimony was authoritative in its medical analysis, devastating in its real-life conclusions. Selig squirmed uncomfortably in his chair as four parents -- Frank and Brenda Marrero, and Donald and Gwen Hooton -- told the House Government Reform Committee about their children's teenage suicides. >>>
CBS News.com
October 21, 2009
Over-the-Counter Steroids?
Are OTC Supplements Anabolic Steroids in Disguise?
In an "Early Show" exclusive "Early Eye" investigation, CBS News correspondent Kelly Cobiella reported again on an over-the-counter product that's considered the "next best thing" to a steroid. Last March, Cobiella reported on Tren, a dietary supplement that Louisiana high school football players and their coach told CBS News was the next best thing to a steroid. But is it "the next best thing" -- or actual steroids? >>>
VIDEO: Store-Bought Steroid Scandal >>>
Kelly Cobiella reports on a new study of anabolic steroids found in some over the counter supplements, and the side effects of these drugs including mood swings and male breast enlargement.

U.S. Department of Justice
October 15, 2009
Steroid Manufacturing Ring Busted
Investigation Leads to Three Arrests and Underground Steroid Lab
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Gordon Taylor, El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Neves, and El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson, announced today the conclusion of a ten-month undercover investigation into an illegal anabolic steroid manufacturing ring that led to three arrests and the service of three state search warrants in Sacramento and El Dorado Counties. As a result of this investigation, agents seized >>>
Yahoo! Sports
Philadelphia
October 19, 2009
Manny Brushes Off Boos, Game 3 Drubbing
Anxiety was Evident in Manny Ramirez’s Voice
Phillies fans spent much of the night dumping on Ramirez, serenading him with chants of “you’re a cheater” and “you use steroids,” alluding to his 50-game suspension earlier this season. The crowd howled when the video screen at Citizens Bank Park aired MLB’s public service ad decrying the dangers of steroids (the crumbling torso) just as Ramirez jogged to his position between innings. >>>
ReelzChannel.com
October 4, 2009
The Wrestler Actor Pleads
Guilty to Steroid and Assault Charge
In a tragic example of life imitating art, Scott Siegel, who played a steroid pusher in The Wrestler, recently pled guilty to possession of steroids and other charges. According to LoHud.com, in an attempt to avoid arrest by the Drug Enforcement Administration on February 18th, Siegel fled in his truck, ultimately leading police on a "wild demolition-derby-style chase" before being arrested. >>>
New Jersey
The Star Ledger
October 4, 2009
'Quietest Yankee' Alex Rodriguez Stays out of Spotlight
Finally Finds Comfort Zone
While most of his teammates rejoiced in winning the American League East, the quietest Yankee stood off in a corner of the room for a brief moment and lowered his guard. “Look,” said a smiling Alex Rodriguez, his clothes soaked in bubbly, “I’ve been through hell and back, there’s no question. When I was sitting in bed there in Colorado, I had many nights where I thought I probably wouldn’t play one inning this year, or one game.” >>>
Sacramento, CA
FOX 40 Live
September 29, 2009
Father Talks About Dangers of Steroids
Live Interview with Frank Marrero
Frank and Brenda Marrerro observed the 5th anniversary of Efrain's death this past weekend on Saturday, 26 Sept 2009. We can't believe it has been 5 years already. The pain seems like it was yesterday... >>>
London, UK
London Evening Standard
September 2, 2009
Steroids Kill Marine Cadet
A man and a boy have been charged over the death of a marine cadet
Matt Dear, 17, died of a fatal swelling to the brain after he tried a £30 batch of body-building pills. The fitness fanatic from Southend was desperate to build up his strength to pass the physical test to join the Marines when he turned 18, his family revealed. >>>
San Francisco, CA
Examiner
August 29, 2009
Steroid Epidemic:
Cracking Down on Illegal Steroid Use Easier Said Than Done
A recent report by the US General Accounting Office reveals that investigators easily obtained anabolic steroids without a prescription through the Internet. >>>
MLB.com
August 17, 2009
Minors trio suspended for using PEDs
Former Rays prospect, two Mets farmhands out 50 games
A trio of Minor Leaguers in the Dominican Summer League were suspended for 50 games for the use of performance-enhancing drugs >>>
USA TODAY
July 25, 2009
Strong Silent Type Rice Hall of Fame Bound
Rice creates headline news with his social commentary
Rice, with little hesitation, says that anyone who used steroids doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame. "You can almost look at the same thing as Pete Rose," Rice says. "I think if they did something wrong to enhance the game of baseball or go against the game of baseball, they shouldn't be in. That's just me.” >>>
New York (AP)
SI.com - CNN Network
July 24, 2009
6 Minor League Players Suspended for Drugs
Players violate baseball's minor league drug policy
Six minor league players in the Dominican Summer League were suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drugs. The players were all banned Friday for violating baseball's minor league drug policy for the first time. The players are, shortstop Alvaro Aristy of San Diego; and pitchers Jose Batista of the Arizona, Francis Moreta of the Yankees, Felix Ramirez of Houston, Ramon Reyes of the Cubs, Derlin Soriano of the Mets. >>>
Nebraska.TV
WorldNow & NTV
July 24, 2009
BALCO Agent Searches for Steroids in Supplement
The court documents were made available to the public Thursday
The investigator who led the BALCO probe has taken aim at a San Francisco-area supplement manufacturer, claiming the products they sell are laced with designer steroids. Authorities filed a search warrant under seal Tuesday in federal court to raid the home of American Cellular Labs CEO Maurice Sandoval and a Max Muscle supplement store he's associated with for evidence the company sells steroids under the guise of a supplement. >>>
New York, NY
The New York Times
July 23, 2009
Two Dietary Supplements Said to Contain Steroids
Supplements contain illegal man-made steroids
Two over-the-counter dietary supplements that anti-doping officials say are popular among high school football players contain steroids, according to court papers fi led by federal authorities on Thursday. The supplements, Tren Xtreme and Mass Xtreme, are manufactured by American Cellular Labs and marketed as a “potent legal alternative to” steroids. >>>
Orange County, CA
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
June 5, 2009
OC Doctor Busted for Dealing Steroids
Pleads guilty to smuggling, distributing steroids
A Tustin doctor, who has been investigated for making thousands of prescriptions over the Internet, pleaded guilty to illegally distributing anabolic steroids, smuggling human growth hormones into the country and money laundering. >>>
Austin, TX
AMERICAN-STATESMAN, High School Sports
By Rick Cantu
May 13, 2009
State set to downsize high school steroids testing
Program will remain, but on a condensed scale.
The state will continue a public high school steroids testing program that has produced 11 positive tests from a pool of 29,000 student-athletes tested during the past two years.
It will continue on a condensed scale, however.
State lawmakers on Tuesday reached a deal to reduce the >>>
Las Vegas, Nevada
September 3, 2008
Las Vegas Students Learn Dangers of Steroid Use
ED GRANEY: Father relives steroid tragedy in hope others won't
Frank Marrero was in Las Vegas Nevada on 3 Sept giving a steroid presentation to over 500 student athletes from the area schools.   Las Vegas Review-Journal Article >>>
LasVegasNOW - Eye Witness News: The pressures high school athletes feel to be the best can sometimes turn dangerous, even deadly for those who turn to steroids >>>
KVBC/DT NEWS 3 - Las Vegas: Parents, if you have a student-athlete in your home, you know the many challenges they face. For kids, the pressure to perform can sometimes lead to steroid use >>>
The New York Times
February 10, 2008
Parents Feel Betrayed by Millionaire Role Models
Frank and Brenda Marrero Will Be Listening
They will attend the Congressional hearings Wednesday, the husband and wife with the sad eyes. They have become part of the steroid circuit, honored with reserved seats near the front, silent witnesses to the plague of the last generation. Frank and Brenda Marrero will be listening to what Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte have to say. They want to be in the same room >>>
CBS News 13, CA
December 13, 2007
Brenda Marrero TV Interview
CBS News 13: Steroid Waring - One Family's Sruggle
Brenda Marrero was interviewd on Thursday to tell the story of Efrain's use of streroids and his resulting death -- in response to Thursday's release of the Mitchell Report: "Report to the Commmssioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball" See the full report >>>
CNN, NY
December 13, 2007
Steroid use in Baseball
Clemens, Pettitte named in baseball steroid report
Releasing a report that links some of baseball's best to the use of performance-enhancing substances, former Sen. George Mitchell said Thursday it is critical that Major League Baseball restore the integrity of the game. "This is a serious problem that cannot be solved by anything less than a well-conceived, well-executed and cooperative effort by everyone involved in baseball," >>>
ESPN
April 29, 2007 2:30PM
From the Archive: Mets Locker Room Home To Steroids, Too
In the wake of the Kirk Radmoski steroid bust this weekend...
[Brian] McRae, who played with five major league teams from 1990-99, tells ESPN The Magazine that the Mets of the late 1990s can be added to the list of drugged-up teams. >>>
Texas
April 29. 2007 10:00AM
Lone Star State may become lone state to test for steroids
Legislation targets high school athletes
Texas is poised to become the first state to test high school athletes randomly for steroids, the most dramatic step yet in a nationwide backlash against the dangerous muscle-building drugs that have infested locker rooms across America. >>>
ABC30, CA
January 18. 2007
Father Who Lost Son to Steroids Visits Valley Athletes
To Educate Student Athletes On Dangers
Student athletes at Madera High School listened closely as Frank Marrero told his son's tragic story. He explained how his 17 year-old son >>>
San Francisco Chronicle, CA
December 24, 2006
Steroids Scandal - The Balco Legacy
The Heat Is On To Stop Use Of Performance Enhancers
The parents of the three -- Rob Garibaldi, a baseball star at Petaluma High School who later played at the University of Southern California; Efrain Marrero >>>


The Efrain Anthony Marrero Foundation:

Is a non-profit corporation that was formed in 2005 in memory of Efrain Anthony Marrero. Efrain took his own life on September 26, 2004, three weeks after he stopped using steroids.