"Testing advocates argue that results from the four states show the program works as a deterrent. Critics say they show the flaws in how the tests were conducted. Either way, it's becoming harder amid a recession to justify spending up to $200 each on tests that rarely catch cheaters."The programs were a response to the doping scandals that have plagued professional athletes in recent years. However, even proponents of the testing programs acknowledge the existence of flaws, such as the absence of testing during the summer months. Source: WFMY News2 (NC)
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