IRVINE : Panel Will Address Dangers of Steroids
An estimated 2,000 parents, students, teachers and coaches are expected to attend a symposium tonight by the Irvine Unified School District on the dangers of steroids.
Panelists will include former Los Angeles Ram Russ Bolinger, USC Athletic Director Marvin Cobb and Dr. Allen Beyer, chairman of the Orange County Medical Assn.’s Committee on Sports Medicine.
Irvine school board President Margie Wakeham estimated that one in 20 Irvine High School students have used steroids to stimulate muscle growth.
“Steroids are something that is growing in our community and others,” said Wakeham, who will moderate the event. “Statistics on it are based mostly on rumors, but this is something that appeals to not only just athletes, but for guys who want to become ‘buff for the babes.’ ”
The program will begin at 7:30 at South Coast Community Church, 5120 Bonita Canyon Road in Irvine. Admission is free.
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