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What is Anabolic steroids

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

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Benifits of Anabolic Steroids

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Anabolic steroids are used to enhance performance. Taken to increase muscles mass and develop bone growth.

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Side effects of Anabolic steroids

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Increased risk of muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks amd strokes, high blood pressure and even death

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What are beta blockers

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Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effects

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Benifits of beta blockers

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Beta blockers can help target sports where steadiness and precision are required

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Side effects of beta blockers

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Nausea, diarrhoea, tiereness, depression, insommia and nightmares

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What are Narcotics and analgesics

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.Drugs that affect mood or behaviour
. Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production

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Benifits of Narcotics and analgesics

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These drugs act by depressing the central nervous system and guve relief from painful injuries

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Side effects of Narcotics and analgesics

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Loss of coordination, loss of balance, loss of concentration and emotional effects

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What are Diuretics

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Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production

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Benifits of diuretics

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Help performers who need to lose weight. Diuretics may also be used to reduce the concentration of any other banned substance

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Side effects of diuretics

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Dehydration, which can cause dizziness

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What are peptide hormones

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Increase the rate of production of red blood cells.

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Benifits of peptide hormones

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Increase muscle growth, assist in recovery from injury and heavy training sessions.

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Side effects of peptide hormones

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Blood becomes thicker, which makes it more dificult to pass through the small capillaries

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What are growth hormones

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Used to inceease their muscles development

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Benifits of growth hormones

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Increases muscles growth and does not have as many side effects as seroids

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Side effects of growth hormones

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Minimal side effects, can be detected by a blood test

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What are stimulants

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Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system or physical alertness. E.g. amphetamines, ephedrine and cocaine

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Benifts of stimulants

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Increase alertness, enabiling people to think more by stimulating the central nervous system.

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Side effects of stimulants

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Insomia, irregular/increased heart beat, high blood pressure and addiction

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What type of athletes use anabolic steroids

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