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Which athletes are more likely to take beta blockers?

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Archer, darts player, diver.

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What are the effects of beta blockers?

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  • Calming effect
  • Reduce tremors and anxiety
  • Maintain control
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What are the risks of beta blockers?

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  • Slow heart rate
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Disturb sleep
  • Tiredness
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Which athletes are more likely to take anabolic steroids?

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Sprinter, weightlifter

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What are the effects of anabolic steroids?

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  • Increase muscle
  • Power and strength
  • Train for longer
  • Speed up recovery
  • Increase chance of winning
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What are the risks of anabolic steroids?

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  • Liver damage
  • Skin problems
  • Mood swings
  • Decreased sperm count
  • Male characteristics for females
  • Acne
  • Hair loss
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Which athletes are more likely to take diuretics?

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Boxer, jockey

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What are the effects of diuretics?

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  • Rapid fluid / weight loss
  • Mask other drugs
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What are the risks of diuretics?

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  • Dehydration
  • Nausea
  • Headaches
  • Heart / kidney failure
  • Dizziness
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Which athletes are more likely to take stimulants?

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Rugby players, boxers, cyclists

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What are the effects of stimulants?

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  • Increase competitiveness
  • Aggression
  • Alertness
  • Heart rate
  • Reduces tiredness
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What are the risks of stimulants?

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  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Aggression
  • Heart irregularities
  • Addictive
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Which athletes are more likely to take narcotic analgesics?

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Sprinters, swimmers

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What are the effects of narcotic analgesics?

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  • Mask injury
  • Increase pain threshold
  • Sense of euphoria
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What are the risks of narcotic analgesics?

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  • Addiction
  • Naisea
  • Depression
  • Kidney/liver damage
  • Further injury
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Which athletes are more likely to take peptide hormones (EPO and HGH)?

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Cyclist, sprinter

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What are the effects of peptide hormones?

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HGH - Increase muscle mass / strength
EPO - Increase red blood cells

18
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What are the risks of peptide hormones?

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  • Arthritis
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • increased blood viscosity
  • Heart attack
  • Blood clots
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Which athletes are more likely to carry out blood doping?

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Cyclists, marathon runners.

20
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What are the effects of blood doping?

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  • Increased amount of oxygen to the working muscles.
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What are the risks of blood doping?

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  • Increased blood viscosity
  • Blood clots
  • Heart attacks
  • Risk of HIV

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