Drugs in Sport

Question 1

EPO - What is it and what does it do?

Answer 1

EPO is an illegal SUBSTANCE that increases an athletes performance. It increases the amount of Red blood cells produced which allows more oxygen to be transported to muscles.

Question 2

Steroids - What are they and what do they do?

Answer 2

Steroids are a substance that increases muscle size, reduces muscle fatigue, speeds up recovery and increases aggression.

Question 3

Stimulants - What are they and what do they do?

Answer 3

Stimulant is a drug that increases alertness and aggression. Masks fatigue and increase resistance to pain.

Question 4

Beta Blockers - What are they and what do they do?

Answer 4

Beta Blockers are a drug that decreases Heart rate, reduces body tremor and increases relaxation.