Soc 11- Performing Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What are performing enhancing drugs?(PEDs)
A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways
to produce expected and welcome physical and/ or
physiological effects.
What are anabolic steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle girth.
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
-Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and muscle injury
Why do people take performance enhancing drugs?
-Improve their performance
-Some people are encouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow athletes
-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
What are diuretics?
Used to increase the amount of urine production and to incresse 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 cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea
What are Narcotics / Analgesics?
Narcotics: affect mood and behaviour, including drowsiness and pain
Analgesics: painkilling/ pain relief
What are the benefits of narcotics / analgesics?
Pain relief can allow an athlete to return from an injury quicked
What are the side effects of Narcotics / analgesics?
Loss of concentration, balance or coordination and emotional effects
What is blood doping?
Blood doping is a banned process. Blood doping involves boosting the number of red blood cells in the blood stream in order to improve your performance. This is used to increase your endurance
