Soc 11 Flashcards
What are performance enhancing drugs (PED)?
A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and/or physiological effects.
Why do people take Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED)?
Improve their performance.
Some people are encouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow
athletes.
The reward of winning (Gold medal in some sports is said to be
worth a million dollars in endorsements).
Pressure.
What are Anabolic Steroids?
Anabolic steroids: drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.
What are the benefits of anabolic steroids?
Anabolic steroids are used to enhance performance. Taken to increase muscles mass and develop bone growth, therefore increasing strength while at the same time allowing the athlete to train harder and recover quicker.
What are the side effects of anabolic steroids?
Side effects: increased risk of muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure and even death.
What are Beta blockers?
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and
have a calming and relaxing effect.
What are the benefits of Beta blockers?
Beta blockers can help targets sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate.
What are the side effects of Beta blockers?
Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.
What are narcotics and analgesics?
Narcotics: drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.
Analgesics: acting as pain relief.
What are the benefits of Narcotics and Analgesics?
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 the risk of severe or long-lasting injury.
What are the side effects of narcotics and analgesics?
Loss of coordination, loss of balance, loss of
concentration and emotional effects
What are diuretics?
Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
What are the benefits of diuretics?
This can help performers who need to lose weight.
Diuretics may also be used to reduce the concentration of any other banned substance that may be present in the urine.
What are the side effects of diuretics?
Dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle
cramps, headaches and nausea.
