performance enhancing drugs Flashcards
(19 cards)
acute effects of peds
initial feelings of euphoria, confidence, sex-drive
eventual feelings of mood swings/aggression, confusion/delusions, decreased sex-drive
chronic effects of peds
dependence (30% of users)
withdrawal: depression, mood swings, fatigue/insomnia, body dissatisfaction
speed of developing ped tolerance
begins with first dose
AAS and hGH
increase muscle mass, strength, endurance
CNS stimulants
increase heart rate, strength, endurance
blood doping
increases TBC through transfusions which increases oxygen transport in body to improve aerobic capacity and endurance
beta2 agonists
increase lung capacity
beta blockers
reduce anxiety
human growth hormone
encourages growth of skeletal muscle and loss of body fat
creatine
slightly increase muscle size and boost ATP levels
anabolic
encourages muscle growth
androgenic
promotes male physiological characteristics
AAS administration
oral, IM injection, topical
what group is most likely to use AAS and why
over 30, white, employed, educated, not active in organized sports for feeling more attractive compared to societal values of athletic superiority
drug schedule of AAS
III
adhd drugs and withdrawal
stimulants (methylphenidate and amphetamine)
methylphenidate
ritalin, concerta, focalin
amphetamine
adderall, dexedrine, vyvanse
adhd drug withdrawal
fatigue, depression, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite
