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The use of these substances and practices is controversial.
Drug testing has been
instituted in many sporting programs.
Because of ethical
violations associated with the inequities that result in competition and health problems that can result, use of these substances cannot be condoned!
A stimulant that opens airway passages, and increases alertness.
Found in medications used to treat Asthma Nasal congestion Weightloss
Most widely consumed, self-administered psychotropic drug in the world
• Energy-enhancing effect• Stimulant for brain• Reduces fatigue• Diuretic
Morphine & Codeine Pain management
Side Effects Dizziness Drowsiness Nausea Loss of appetite Hallucinations Highly addictive
Relaxation of blood vessels which slows the heart rate (HR)
Used in sports were physical activity is of little importance
Increase kidney excretion and urine output.
Used to reduce body weight quickly or to decrease a drugs’ concentration in the urine
Wrestlers, gymnasts, dancers, jockeys
Most commonly abused
Used to increase muscle size & strength associated with weight lifting
Commons sports Power lifters Throwing events Football Baseball
Produced by pituitary Increases
Muscle growth Bone & connective
tissue Weight
Decrease body fatSide effects
Closure of growth plates Heart defects Kidney & liver disease
Produced in kidneys Increase RBC d/t
low oxygen levels Increases body’s
ability to transport oxygen to working muscles
Used by endurance athletes/sports
Blood is removed and stored, then reinfused after at least 6 weeks
Increases the body’s ability to transport oxygen to working muscles
Used by endurance athletes/sports
Banned by most sports Side Effects include - allergic
reactions, clotting issues, kidney damage, fever, jaundice, infectious disease, shock, heart failure
Corticosteroids Injected into site to
locally inhibit pain Used by ALL sportsSide Effects Increased injury Weakness and
degeneration of tendons and ligaments
Replenishes ATP very rapidly Allows athlete
to train harder
Side Effects Dehydration Muscle
cramping Kidney damage Liver damage Hormone
irregularities Increased lipid
levels
Health of athletes and to help ensure that competition is fair and equitable.
Sports programs should have full-service programs that provide substance abuse education, counseling, and drug-detection.
Drug testing should be performed periodically in a random manner.