Should California voters worry about Schwarzeneggers past steroid use?
Depends on whether you believe scientists — or tales of ‘roid rage. By David Gilson Sep. 30, 2003 | Of all the California gubernatorial candidates, only one has inspired a nickname for a Schedule 3 controlled substance. The candidate is Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the substance is anabolic steroids, or — as some illicit users have dubbed them — “Arnolds.” It’s only fitting that Schwarzenegger is immortalized in this way, since he epitomizes the promise of steroids: monstrously big muscles that can morph a scrawny nobody into a ripped he-man with health, wealth, popularity — and maybe even a shot at running the most populous state in the country. The past steroid use of the seven-time Mr. Olympia, five-time Mr. Universe, and one-time Mr. World is no secret. Schwarzenegger portrays his doping as a youthful indiscretion that, despite its career-enhancing effects, he would prefer to put behind him. Appearing on “Larry King Live” in August, he said that using steroids “was stupid, becaus
