SOC 11- PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS Flashcards
WHAT IS A 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?
Improve their performance.
Some people are encouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow athletes.
The reward of winning
Pressure.
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.
Diuretics
Used to increase the amount of urineproduction and to increase kidney function.
Narcotics/ analgesics
Narcotics: affect mood and behaviour,including drowsiness and pain relief. Analgesics: painkilling/ pain relief
Peptide hormones
Used to increase the number of red blood cells in the blood. Increases muscle growth and aids recovery from injury.
Growth hormones
Used to increase their muscle development (very similar to steroids).
Stimulants
Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/ or physical alertness.
Benefits of Anabolic steroids
Increase muscle mass and develop bone growth.
Benefits of beta blockers
Increase steadiness and precision.
Benefits of diuretics
Aids athletes who need to lose weight quickly.
Bemefits of Narcotics/ analgesics
Pain relief. Can allow an athlete to return from an injury quicker.
Benefits of Peptide hormones
Increase muscle growth. Assists recovery from injury/ training sessions. Allows the body to carry extra oxygen, and disperse waste products and lactic acid.
Benefits of growth hormones
Increases muscle growth.
Benefits of stimulants
Increase the alertness enabling people to think more quickly.
Side effects of anabolic steriods
Increased blood pressure. Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and muscle injury
Side effects of beta blockers
Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.
Side effects of diuretics
Dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea.
Side effects of narcotics and anagescis
Loss of concentration, balance or coordination. Emotional effects including. hallucinations.
Side effects of Peptide hormones
Blood becomes thicker, making it more difficult to pass through the capillaries and increases the risk of a heart attack.
Side effects of Growth hormones
Minimal side effects.
Side effects of Stimulants
Insomnia, irritability, irregular heart beat, increased heart rate and blood pressure
