This post is originally written by one of my reader, Jena Ellis. She wants to share her article with my readers. So I am re-blogging her post here.
Athletes are some of the toughest and strongest people among us, but they are definitely not immune from the dangers, health problems and temptations the rest of the population faces. These seemingly untouchable figures also suffer from heart attacks, get in car accidents, engage in violence and overdose on drugs. But the shock value tends to increase with every healthy athlete that collapses on the court, or commits suicide because of debt.
Athletes are some of the toughest and strongest people among us, but they are definitely not immune from the dangers, health problems and temptations the rest of the population faces. These seemingly untouchable figures also suffer from heart attacks, get in car accidents, engage in violence and overdose on drugs. But the shock value tends to increase with every healthy athlete that collapses on the court, or commits suicide because of debt. 
