#LIFETIMEDRUGFREE:
AN EVIDENCE-BASED PERSPECTIVE ON THE DANGERS OF STEROID USE
Aric Sudicky M.D.
NPAA: Aric, great to have you contributing to our drug-free
at our medical school in Calgary last summer. It is an exciting
time for preventive medicine and the aim is to encourage other
medical schools across Canada join our efforts. Exercise really is
medicine.
Aric: Thanks Wendy, I appreciate the opportunity to contribute
and speak about drug free athletics. I am currently completing
my Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Calgary, but
am still quite involved within the fitness industry.
The other project is called Prevention Rx in Ontario where we
are evaluating the use of a five pillar approach to prevention
in primary care. This includes a nutrition and exercise specific
prescription pad with the aim of improving preventive medicine
outcomes.
organization. It is hard to believe we all competed together
for the first time back in 2007, time goes by so fast. What has
brought you back to Calgary?
NPAA: I heard that you are involved with some interesting
Canadian projects right now. Can you share what you have
been working on while in medical school?
Aric: It has been a busy few years to say the least, but I am really
enjoying the work. I am currently managing two projects. One
is the introduction of Canada’s first mandatory and longitudinal
medical school curriculum in fitness and nutrition that launched
50.
NPAA: Now to the reason why we contacted you. You recently
released some information describing the risks associated with
steroid use, what prompted you to speak up?
Aric: Regarding steroid use, ultimately it is up to the individual to
choose which route they prefer. However, it is concerning when
fitness athletes with drug-enhanced physiques claim that simply