use of drugs Flashcards
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Dangers of Drugs
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- Athlete’s health
- Loss of reputation
- Loss of income
2
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Dangers of Drugs: REPUTATION
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- Many elite athletes are held up as role models
- Lose reputation overnight
3
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Dangers of Drugs: HEALTH
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- Kidney Disease
- Heart Disease
4
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Dangers of Drugs: SPONSORSHIP
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- Sponsors bring in large amounts of income
- When an athlete begins to be seen negatively in the media, sponsors fine the athlete for the effect the media has on their brand
5
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Drugs
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- Human Growth Hormone
- Anabolic Steroids
- Erythropoietin (EPO)
- Diuretics
- Alcohol
6
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Purpose of Drugs
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- Strength Gains
- Aerobic Capacity
- Masking Drug Use
7
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Purpose of Drugs: STRENGTH: HGH
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- Natural Testosterone
- Stimulates muscle growth and fat mobilisation
- Muscle and joint pain
- High cholesterol
8
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Purpose of Drugs: STRENGTH: ANABOLIC STEROIDS
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- Artificial Testosterone
- Aggressiveness
- Acne
- Hypertension
9
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Purpose of Drugs: AEROBIC: EPO
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- Stimulates bone to produce more RBC
- Raise the lactate inflection point
- Increased risk of heart disease
- Stroke, due to thick blood
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Purpose of Drugs: MASK OTHER DRUGS: DIURETICS
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- Dilutes urine and makes positive detection of drugs less likely
- Dehydration
- Kidney disease
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Purpose of Drugs: MASK OTHER DRUGS: ALCOHOL
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- Effects on the body vary by body size and previous exposure
- Nausea
- Slowed nervous system
- Blurred vision
12
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Benefits of Drug Testing
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- Promotes fair play
- Promotes safety in sport
- Rewards athletes for their efforts
13
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Limitations of Drug Testing
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- New drugs can’t be tested
- Expensive
