SOC 11 - Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What is a Performance Enhancing Drug (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 PED’S?
Improve their performance
Encouraged by coaches or fellow athletes
Rewards of winning
Pressure
What are anabolic steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone
What are the benefits of anabolic steroids?
Increase muscle mass and develop bone growth
What are the side effects of anabolic steroids?
Increased blood pressure
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?
Increase steadiness and precision
What are the side effects of beta blockers?
Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares
What are Diuretics?
Used to increase the amount of urine production and to increase kidney function
What are the benefits of Diuretics?
Aids athletes who need to lose weight quickly
What are the side effects of Diuretics?
Dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea
What are Narcotics?
Affect mood and behaviour, including drowsiness and pain relief
What are the benefits of Narcotics?
Pain relief. Can allow an athlete to return from an injury quicker
What are the side effects of Narcotics?
Lots of concentration, balance or co-ordination. Emotional effects including hallucinations
What are Peptide Hormones?
Used to increase the number of red blood cells in the blood. Increases muscle growth and aids recovery from injury
What are the benefits of Peptide Hormones?
Increase muscle growth. Assists recovery from injury/training session. Allows the body to carry extra oxygen
What are the side effects of Peptide Hormones?
Blood becomes thicker, making it more difficult to pass through the appliances and increases the risk of a heart attack.
What are Growth Hormones?
Used to increase muscle development. (Very similar to steroids)
What are the benefits of Growth Hormones?
Increases muscle growth
What are the side effects of Growth Hormones?
Minimal side effects
What are Stimulants?
Drugs that have an effect on the central
nervous system, such as increased mental
and/ or physical alertness
What are the benefits of Stimulants?
Increase the alertness enabling people to
think more quickly
What are the side effects of Stimulants?
Insomnia, irritability, irregular heart beat,
increased heart rate and blood pressure
