Drugs In Sport Flashcards
What 3 things do diuretics do?
Increases amount of urine produced
Helps lose weight
Reduces concentration of other drugs
Who would use diuretics and why?
Boxers to get into a lower weight class
What are 3 side effects of diuretics?
Dehydration
Dizziness
Muscle Cramps
Name 3 things stimulants do
Offset the effects of lactic acid
Increased awareness
Quicker thinking
Who would use stimulants and why?
A sprinter to get off the starting blocks quick with a quicker reaction time.
What is an example of a stimulant?
Ephedrine
What are 3 things that peptide hormones do?
Increased number of red blood cells
Assists in post exercise recovery
Enables more oxygen and waste materials to be carried around the body
What is an example of a peptide hormone?
The human growth hormone
What are 2 side effects of peptide hormones?
Abnormal growth
Increased risk of stroke
2 side effects of stimulants?
Heart disease
Tiredness
What type (class) of drug is smoking?
Stimulant
What is a side effect of smoking?
Increased risk of coronary heart disease
What is a long term effect of alcohol?
Cirrhosis
What is an immediate effect of alcohol?
Dehydration
What is the definition of a socially acceptable drug?
A drug that is prescribed by a doctor
What is an example of a ‘Socially acceptable’ drug?
Aspirin
What is an example of a ‘Socially unacceptable’ drug?
Heroin
What are the main recreational drugs?
Smoking
Alcohol
What are the 6 performance enhancing drugs?
Beta Blockers Anabolic Steroids Narcotics Stimulants Diuretics Peptide Hormones
Why do people risk taking drugs?
Large rewards (Gold Medal)
Short career so have to make most of it financially
Few years at the top will bring in a lot of money
Sponsorships will only sponsor the top performers
What do anabolic steroids do?
Increases strength
Allows quicker post exercise recovery
Do anabolic steroids have quick or slow results?
Fast
What are 2 side effects of anabolic steroids?
Increased risk of strokes
Increased risk of heart attack
Who would use peptide hormones and why?
Cyclists to get more oxygen to muscles towards the end of races
