Perfomance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Why do people take performance enhancing drugs?

Answer 1

• Improve their performance
• Some people are encouraged by their coaches and fellow
  athletes
• The reward of winning gold (worth millions)
• Pressure

Question 2

What are Anabolic Steroids

Answer 2

Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth

Question 3

Benefits of Anabolic Steroids

Answer 3

Used to enhance performance. Increase muscles mass
and develop bone growth, therefore increasing strength while at
the same time allowing the athlete to train harder and recover
quicker.

Question 4

Side effects of Anabolic Steroids

Answer 4

Increased risk of muscle injury, increased risk of heart

attacks and strokes, high blood pressure and even death.


Question 5

What athlete would use anabolic steroids

Answer 5

• Bodybuilder

Question 6

Beta Blockers

Answer 6

Drugs that are used to control the hear pt rate and have a calming and relaxing effect

Question 7

Benefits of beta blockers

Answer 7

Beta blockers can help target sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate

Question 8

Side effects of beta blockers

Answer 8

• Nausea and diarrhoea
• Tiredness
• Depression
• Insomnia and Nightmares

Question 9

What sports who benefit from beta blockers

Answer 9

Snooker

Archery

Question 10

What are the difference between Narcotics and Analgesics

Answer 10

Narcotics affect mood and behaviour including drowsiness and relieving pain whereas analgesics is just a painkilling or relieving drug

Question 11

Benefits of Narcotics and Analgesics

Answer 11

These drugs act by depressing the central nervous system and give relief from painful injuries , but allowing the injured player to take part, they can increase risk of severe long-lasting injury

Question 12

Side effects of Narcotics and Analgesics

Answer 12

• Loss of co-ordination

- Loss of balance

Question 13

What are diuretics

Answer 13

Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production

Question 14

Benefits of Diuretics

Answer 14

This can help performers who need to lose weight. Diuretics may also be used to reduce the concentration of any other banned substances that may be present in the urine

Question 15

Side effects of Diuretics

Answer 15

• Dehydration, which can cause dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Headaches
• Nausea

Question 16

Peptide hormones

Answer 16

Increase the rate of maturation of red blood cells

Question 17

Benefits of Peptide hormones

Answer 17

• Increased muscle growth
• Assist in recovery from injury or training session
• Carry extra oxygen
• Disperse waste products (lactic acid)

Question 18

Side effects of Peptide Hormones

Answer 18

• Blood becomes thicker

- Risk of heart attack

Question 19

Growth Hormones

Answer 19

Increase their muscles development

Question 20

Benefits of Growth Hormones

Answer 20

• Increase muscle growth (strength and size)

- Not as many side effects as steroids

Question 21

Side effects of Growth Hormones

Answer 21

• Minimal side effects

- Can be detected in a blood test

Question 22

Stimulants

Answer 22

Any drug that has an effect on the central nervous system such as/ or physical alertness. For example, caffeine

Question 23

Benefits of Stimulants

Answer 23

• Increase alertness, enabling people to think
• Stimulates the central nervous system
• Overcome tiredness
• Reduces effect of lactic acid

Question 24

Side effects of Stimulants

Answer 24

• Insomnia
• Irregular or increased heart rate
• High blood pressure
• Addiction

Question 25

Blood doping

Answer 25

Blood doping isn’t a drug but a process that is banned. It is when someone removes their blood and leaves it in a freezer and train without it. When race day comes they put the blood back in the body and they have much more blood than their used to.