Soc 11 - Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED's) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a PED?
A
A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways
to produce expected and welcome physical and/ or
physiological effects
2
Q
Why do people take PED’s?
A
• Improve their performance.
• Some people 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.
