Doping/ drug use

Anabolic steroids

enables people to train harder for longer

increases strength and aggression

Beta Blockers

help control HR to calm the athlete

Stimulants

brain stimulates increase alertness of performers

Narcotic analgesics

used to treat/ mask pain

Anabolic agents

allows athletes to work harder for longer

Diuretics

increase amount of water expelled from the body

Masking agents

used to treat/ mask pain

umbrella term for a number of substances

Peptide hormones

increases muscle mass and decreases body mass

Advantages of legal supplements

improve general well-being

increased stamina

can be taken in many forms

increased stamina

weight control

aid recovery

Disadvantages of legal supplements

can be contaminated during manufacturing

may contain banned substances

philosophical argument

isn’t in spirit of the game

some aids border on illegal

Why might people take illegal supplements

political pressure- Russian olympic scandal

coaches pressure

monetary rewards

everyone else is taking them

Strategies to stop doping

WADA

founded 1999

independent body responsible for drug testing

decides list of banned substances

assists countries anti-doping programmes

How do people manage to get away with doping

likely there are undetectable drugs already in use

manufactures try to stay ahead of regulators

athletes have been found guilty years after due to advances in technology

How can we stop athletes doping

educate athletes and coaches on consequences

reinforce a culture of keeping sports free from drugs

harsher punishments