The National Coalition for the Advancement of Drug-Free Athletics, Inc. (NCADFA) has joined with former professional wrestler Marc Mero to fight against the use and abuse of performance enhancing drugs by teenage athletes.

Mero wrestled professionally as Johnny “B” Badd for six years with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), then became Wildman/Marvelous Marc Mero at WWF/WWE (World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment) for more than three years. He finished his career with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) wrestling.

“He is the perfect ‘real-life’ testimonial we were looking for to complete our Choose NOT to Use high school program,” said NCADFA founder and president, Vic Naumov, DC.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than one million children and teens between sixth and 12th grades have admitted to

using anabolic steroids with the intent to improve their athletic performance, physical appearance and self image.

 With the recent double murder suicide of WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, Mero decided to speak out about what he experienced and saw in the world of professional wrestling.

“A sport that was dominated by steroids, prescription medication, alcohol, and illegal drugs. I am asking for legislation and regulation before another wrestler or innocent person dies,” said Mero, now a spokesperson for the NCADFA’s Choose NOT to Use Campaign. 

For further details, contact the NCADFA at 201-265-8688 or visit www.NCADFA.org.

Source: National Coalition for the Advancement of Drug-Free Athletics, Inc., www.NCADFA.org