Soc 11 PEDs Flashcards
What is a performance enhancing drug?
A PED is 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 PEDs?
To improve their performance
Some people are encouraged by coaches or fellow athletes
The reward of winning
Pressure
What are anabolic steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth
Benefits and side effects of anabolic steroids
Benefits:
Increased strength, muscle mass, bone growth and quicker recovery
Side effects:
Increased blood pressure, risk of heart attacks, strokes and muscle injury
What are beta blockers?
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect
Benefits and side effects of beta blockers
Benefits:
Can help target sports by increasing steadiness and precision
Side effects:
Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares
What are narcotics and analgesics?
Drugs that affect mood or behaviour including drowsiness and relieving pain
Benefits and side effects of narcotics and analgesics
Benefits:
Give pain relief and allow injured players to take part
Side effects:
Loss of concentration, balance or coordination. Emotional effects including hallucinations. Long lasting injuries
What are diuretics?
Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production
Benefits and side effects of diuretics
Benefits:
Aid athletes who need to los weight quickly. Reduces concentration of banned substances
Side effects:
Dehydration, whcih leads to dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea
What are peptide hormones?
Drugs that increase the number of red blood cells. Increases muscle growth and aids injury recovery
Benefits and side effects of peptide hormones
Benefits:
Increased muscle growth. Assist recovery from training/injury. Allows body to carry extra oxygen and dispense waste and lactic acid
Side effects:
Blood gets thicker making it harder to pass through capillaries and increases risk of a heart attack
What are growth hormones?
Drugs used to increase muscle developments
Benefits and side effects of growth hormones
Benefits:
Increases muscle growth
Side effects:
Minimal side effects
What are stimulants?
Drugs that effect the nervous system, such as physical alertness
Benefits and side effects of stimulants
Benefits:
Increased alertness, enabling people to think more. Overcome tiredness and reduce affects of lactic acid
Side effects:
Insomnia, irregular/ increased heart rate, high blood pressure and addiction
What athletes would use anabolic steroids?
Power lifters
Body builders
What athletes would use beta blockers?
Snooker players
Archery player
What athletes would use narcotics and analgesics?
Any sport
What athletes would use diuretics?
MMA fighters
Boxers
What athletes would use peptide hormones?
Boxer
long distance runner
What athletes would use growth hormones?
Wrestler
Body builder
What athletes would use stimulants?
Football goal keeper
Tennis player
Most other athletes
