Juiced (book)

Juiced is a 2005 memoir by Jose Canseco, a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. The book details Canseco's use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) throughout his career, and also alleges widespread PED use among other prominent MLB players.

The book caused a major controversy upon its release, triggering investigations into the claims made by Canseco and leading to increased scrutiny of drug use in baseball. Many players named in the book vehemently denied the allegations, while others, such as Jason Giambi, eventually admitted to using PEDs.

Juiced is divided into chapters covering various stages of Canseco's career, from his early years to his time with the Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and other teams. He describes the specific drugs he used, including anabolic steroids, and outlines the methods he employed to avoid detection. The book also discusses the culture of PED use in baseball at the time, arguing that it was pervasive and driven by the pressure to perform.

The publication of Juiced had a significant impact on MLB, contributing to stricter drug testing policies and heightened awareness of the issue. It is considered a key event in the ongoing debate surrounding PEDs in professional sports. The book was followed by a sequel, Vindicated, in 2008, in which Canseco further defended his claims and criticized MLB's handling of the steroid era.