Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
why would someone take performance enhancing drugs?
A
large rewards
enhance performance
short successful career
2
Q
what do beta blockers do?
A
calm you down/lower blood pressure
3
Q
what do anabolic steroids do?
A
increase strength
4
Q
name one side effect of anabolic steroids
A
heart attack
strokes
high blood pressure
5
Q
what is a narcotic and an example of it?
A
pain killer
heroin/methadone
6
Q
what are peptide hormones similar to?
A
steroids
7
Q
what is a side effect of smoking
A
coronary heart disease
8
Q
what does alcohol give you in the long run
A
cirrhosis
9
Q
what to diuretics do
A
increase urine production so you lose weight
10
Q
what are stimulants
A
a drug that increases alertness
