Christian Fauria says he almost used HGH

[dales804]

Article in LA Times about Fauria and HGH in the NFL. Good read.

Former NFL player describes the pressure to use human growth hormone - latimes.com

Christian Fauria spent 13 seasons as an NFL tight end. He won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots. He understands the hunger for any possible physical edge.

But he said he couldn't bring himself to use human growth hormone.

He did buy it though. He held the vials in his hands. He contemplated injecting himself with the banned substance, but…

 

[everlong]

He didn't inhale....

 

[detpatsfan]

Question: If HGH is used to heal people why is it considered so bad? It's not the same thing as steroids that enhances performance.