Given the following enthymeme: Steroid use is dangerous because it can lead to suicide.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) There is no proof that steroids lead to suicide. (Premise)
B) Any drug that can lead to suicide is dangerous. (Premise)
C) Steroid use is thought to be rampant in professional baseball. (Conclusion)
D) Any drug that can lead to suicide should be avoided. (Conclusion)
E) The use of steroids can improve performance in competitive sports. (Premise)

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In order to make the enthymeme into a valid syllogism, we need to add a major premise. Option B provides a valid major premise that states that any drug that can lead to suicide is dangerous. With this added, the syllogism becomes: 
Major Premise: Any drug that can lead to suicide is dangerous. 
Minor Premise: Steroid use can lead to suicide. 
Conclusion: Steroid use is dangerous.

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