Prohibited Substances Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does PED stand for
Performance Enhancing Drug
List some PEDs
Stimulants
Narcotic Analgesics (painkillers)
Anabolic Agents (steroids)
Peptide Hormones
Diuretics
Beta Blocker
Blood Doping
Why do people take stimulants
Speed up brain and parts of the body
Increase alertness and agression
Reduce reaction time and tiredness
What are the negative effects of stimulants
Heart, liver problems
Strokes
Addictive
Why do people take narcotic analgesics
Help them continue through pain
What are the negative effects of narcotic analgesics
Can worsen injuries
Can hide new injuries
Addictive
Why do people take anabolic agents
Promote muscle growth
Improve physical appearance
What are the negative effects of anabolic agents
Infertility
High blood pressure
Mood swings
Heart disease
Why do people take peptide hormones
Boost cardiovascular performance
Decreases muscle soreness
What are the negative effects of peptide hormones
Strokes
Abnormal growth
Diabetes
Heart problems
Why do people take diuretics
Flush out other drugs
Help lose short term weight
What are the negative effects of diuretics
Dehydration
Muscle tears
Kidney problems
Cramps
Why do people take beta blockers
Reduce effects of adrenaline
Reduce heart rate
Increase focus, control and fine motor skills
What are the negative effects of beta blockers
Heart failure
Nausea
Cramp
Weakness
Why do people use blood doping
Increase in cardiovascular endurance
Decreased muscle soreness
What are the negative effects of blood doping
Infections
Stroke
Thicker blood
Blocked blood vessels
