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SOC 11- PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS Flashcards

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WHAT IS A PED

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a substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and/ or physiological effects.

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Why do people take performance enhancing drugs?

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Improve their performance.
Some people are encouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow athletes.
The reward of winning
Pressure.

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Anabolic steroids

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

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Beta blockers

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drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.

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Diuretics

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Used to increase the amount of urineproduction and to increase kidney function.

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Narcotics/ analgesics

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Narcotics: affect mood and behaviour,including drowsiness and pain relief. Analgesics: painkilling/ pain relief

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Peptide hormones

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Used to increase the number of red blood cells in the blood. Increases muscle growth and aids recovery from injury.

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Growth hormones

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Used to increase their muscle development (very similar to steroids).

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Stimulants

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Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/ or physical alertness.

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Benefits of Anabolic steroids

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Increase muscle mass and develop bone growth.

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Benefits of beta blockers

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Increase steadiness and precision.

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Benefits of diuretics

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Aids athletes who need to lose weight quickly.

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Bemefits of Narcotics/ analgesics

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Pain relief. Can allow an athlete to return from an injury quicker.

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Benefits of Peptide hormones

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Increase muscle growth. Assists recovery from injury/ training sessions. Allows the body to carry extra oxygen, and disperse waste products and lactic acid.

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Benefits of growth hormones

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Increases muscle growth.

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Benefits of stimulants

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Increase the alertness enabling people to think more quickly.

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Side effects of anabolic steriods

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Increased blood pressure. Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and muscle injury

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Side effects of beta blockers

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Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.

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Side effects of diuretics

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Dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea.

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Side effects of narcotics and anagescis

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Loss of concentration, balance or coordination. Emotional effects including. hallucinations.

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Side effects of Peptide hormones

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Blood becomes thicker, making it more difficult to pass through the capillaries and increases the risk of a heart attack.

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Side effects of Growth hormones

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Minimal side effects.

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Side effects of Stimulants

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Insomnia, irritability, irregular heart beat, increased heart rate and blood pressure

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