Narcotics Flashcards
narcotic analgesics
reduce pain from overtraining ( heroin morphine)
very addictive
causes: reduced alertness, constipation, loss of conc which could lead to coma
peptide hormones
natural substances which increase muscle growth and production of red blood cells eg. EPO
EPO
peptide hormone which incr prod of RBC
reduces tiredness, advtg for endurance athletes
thickens blood which makes heart work harder and increases risk of heart attack or stroke
anabolic agents
speed up recovery allowing performers to train harder and more often + makes them more aggressive and competitive
AA side effects
highly addictive, reduced size of testicles, high blood pressure, damage liver/kidney/heart, in women it: causes growth of body hair, reduce breast size and deepen voice
diuretic
used for weight loss by removing excess water
dilutes other substances taken to pass through urine
cause severe dehydration, low blood pressure and cramps
stimulants
speed up parts of body/ brain
decrease reaction time, increase alertness + aggression
very addictive + cause heart attacks, increased bp and strokes
blood doping process
blood removed and frozen weeks before comp
body produces more RBC so it goes back to normal
blood injected 1/2 days before comp
increases blood content so more o2 absorbed and delivered to working muscles
blood doping pro
more oxygen to provide more energy
fatigue slower
blood doping con
thickening of blood
contract blood based diseases (HIV)
blockage of blood vessels
incr risk of heart attack
peds on sport
harm rep
lost sponsorship
decrease reliability in results
have to redistribute medals awards
lose spectators
people think you can only succeed in sport if on peds
beta blockers
reduce effect of adrenaline, heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension
improve accuracy and fine motor skills
cause nausea, poor circulation, tiredness, weakness
pros of peds
cope w pressure better
increased income
fame + sponsorship
cons of peds
banned if caught
immoral ( cheating )
health risks
