Drugs 💊💊💊 Flashcards
Drugs banned during competition (4)
Stimulants
Narcotics
Cannabinoids
Glucocorticoids
5 substances which are banned during and outside competitive scene
Anabolic agents Hormones and related substances Beta- 2 agonists Anti- oestrogenic agents Diuretics
Drugs banned in specific sports
Alcohol
Beta blockers
What do beta blockers do
Steady nerves and stop trembling
Lower BP
Slow HR
Tiredness
What are any substances which increase performance
Ergogenic aids
What is erythopoietin (EPO)
A naturally occurring hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red cell production
What is blood doping
The removal and reinfusion of a persons blood to improve the aerobic capacity by increasing the number of red blood cells
What are diurectics
Drugs used to reduce a performers weight in sports eg. Gymnastics
Side effects of diuretics
Dehydration
Dizziness
Faintness
Side effects narcotic analgesics
Highly addictive
Respiratory problems
Nausea
Reasons for use of stimulants
Reduce tiredness
Increase alertness
Increase endurance
Side effects blood doping
Hepatitis or AIDS
Allergic reactions
Blood clots
What is the World Anti- Doping Agency (WADA)
Partnership of governments and sport in the attempt to standardise anti - doping problems
Why do performers take anabolic steroids (8)
Train harder Build muscle for explosive events Fear of not making it Rewards are worth risk To be entertaining Pressure from coaches, media, self Drugs easily accessible Increased aggression
Harmful side effects of taking drugs (6)
Health risks and death Consequences if caught : ban/ shame Not fair play/ immoral Negative role model for children Loss of earnings and sponsorship Encourages more athletes to take drugs
8 strategies to prevent doping
- Random and out of season testing
- Better coordination between organisations
- Education programmes for coaches and athletes
- Stricter punishments + life bans
- Unified governing body policies
- More money into testing programme
- Better technology for testing
- Use of positive and negative role models
Argument for the use of drugs in sport (8)
Technologically advanced countries have advantage in terms of coaching, scientifically based equipment, etc
If properly monitored, it is not a health risk; many drugs are naturally occurring
Drugs may be used for medical care
People should be free to choose
Athletes don’t ask to be role models
Money on testing could be invested elsewhere
Many of banned substances on WADA list aren’t illegal
In many cases, testing has proved unsound; jeopardising athlete’s careers
