Soc 11 Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
Why do people take performnace enhancing drugs.
Improve their performance.
Some athletes 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 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 negative affects 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 the benfits of beta blockers
Benefits: beta blockers can help targets sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate.
Negative effects of beta blockers
Side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.
Benefits and negatives of narcotics and analeglsics
Analgesics: drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.
narcotics: drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
Benefits: 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.
Side effects: Loss of coordination, loss of balance, loss of concentration and emotional effects.
Benefits and negatives of diuretics.
Diuretics: drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
Benefits: 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.
Side effects: dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea.
