drugs Flashcards
what is doping
taking illegal drugs in sport
why do people take PEDs
increases chance of winning
increase fitness
believe they won’t get caught
pressure from fans
to compete at higher level
pressure from coaches
temptation of rewards e.g money and trophies
consequences if caught taking PEDs
disqualified / banned
loose titles / medals
risk career and reputation
loose sponsorship / endorsements
what is a drug
a substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and / or psychological effects on the person taking it
it may cause some unwelcome and unpleasant side effects
what are the drugs you need to know
beta blockers
anabolic steroids
diuretics
stimulants
narcotic analgesics
peptide hormones (EPO / HGH)
blood doping
beta blockers (player, effect and risk)
archers, divers
effects:
- calming
- reduce tremor and anxiety
- maintain control
risks:
- slower HR
- lower BP
- disturbs sleep
- tiredness
anabolic steroid (player, effect and risk)
sprinter, weight-lifter
effects:
- increase power, strength and muscles mass
- train longer
- speed up recovery
- increase chance of winning
risks:
- liver damage
- skin problems
- mood swings
- decreased sperm count
- male characteristics in females
- acne
- hair loss
diuretic (player, effect and risk)
boxer, jockey
effects:
- rapid fluid / weight loss
- masks other drugs
risks:
- dehydration
- nausea
- headaches
- dizziness
- heart failure
- kidney failure
stimulant (player, effect and risk)
rugby, cycling
effects:
- increase competitiveness
- aggression
- alertness
- heart rate
risks:
- anxiety
- insomnia
- aggression
- addictive
- heart irregularities
narcotic analgesic (player, effect and risk)
sprinter, swimmer
effects:
- mask injury
- increase pain threshold
- sense of euphoria
risks:
- addiction
- nausea
- depression
- further injury
- kidney damage
- liver damage
peptide hormones (player, effect and risk)
cyclist, sprinter
effects:
- HGH increases muscle mass and strength
- EPO increases the number of red blood cells
risks:
- arthritis
- heart failure
- diabetes
- blood clots
- heart attack
- increases blood viscosity
blood doping (player, effect and risk)
cyclist, marathon runner
effects:
- increases the amount of oxygen to working muscles
risks:
- increases blood viscosity
- blood clots
- heart attack
- risk of HIV
