Soc 11 Flashcards
Why do people take performance
enhancing drugs?
Improve their performance, pressure, the reward of winning
Anabolic steroids
drugs that mimic the male sex hormone
testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.
Beta blockers
drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.
Narcotics and analgesics
drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain
Diuretics
drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
Peptide hormones
increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.
Growth hormones
used to increase their muscles
development (very similar to steroids).
Stimulants
drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system,
such as/ or physical alertness. E.g. amphetamines, ephedrine and cocaine, as well as nicotine and caffeine