Soc 11 Flashcards
Anabolic steroids
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosorone
Benefits of anabolic steroids
-Used to enhance performance
-increased muscle mass
Side effects of anabolic steroids
Increased risk of muscle injury
Beta blockers
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming effect
Benefits of beta blockers
Target sports where stadiness is required
Side effects of beta blockers
Tiredness, depression
Narcotics
Drugs that have effect on mood
Analgestics
Act as pain relief
Benefits of Analgestics and Narcotics
-Drugs that act by by depressing the central nervous system
- give pain relief from injuries
Side effects of narcostics and analgestics
Loss of cencentration, co-ordination
Diuretics
Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production
Benefits of diuretics
Helps performers who need to lose weight
Side effects of diuretics
Dehydriation which can lead to dizzyness
Peptide hormones
Increases the amount of blood cells you have
Benefits of peptide hormones
Increases muscle growth
Side effects of peptide hormones
Blood becomes thicker can cause heart attack
Growth hormones
Increases muscle growth
Benefits of growth hormones
Increase muscle growth
Side effects of growth hormones
Minimal side effects
It can only be detected in blood not urine
Stimulants
Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system
Benefits of stimulants
Increases alertness
Side effects of stimulants
Increased heart rate
Lack of sleep
