Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) can significantly impact athletes by artificially increasing their strength, endurance, and recovery rates. While they may offer short-term performance boosts, the long-term consequences include severe health risks, such as cardiovascular diseases, hormonal imbalances, and psychological effects like aggression. Furthermore, the use of PEDs undermines the integrity of sports and leads to suspensions or lifetime bans for athletes caught using them, damaging their careers and reputations. Thus, the allure of short-term gains through PEDs is often outweighed by the risks involved.