Soc11: Perfomance Enhancing Drugs (PED's)

Question 1

Why do people twke performance enhancing drugs?

Answer 1

1. Improve their perfomance
2. Some people are emcouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow athletes
3. The reward of winning
4. Pressure

Question 2

What are anabolic steroids?

Answer 2

Anabolic steroids: drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.

Question 3

What are the benefits and side effects of anabolic streoids?

Answer 3

Benefits: Anabolic steroids are used to enhance performance. Taken to increase muscles mass and develop bone growth, therefore increasing strength while at the same time allowing the athlete to train harder and recover quicker.

Side effects: increased risk of muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure and even death!

Question 4

What are Beta blockers?

Answer 4

Beta blockers: drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.

Question 5

What are the benefits and side effects of Beta blockers?

Answer 5

Benefits: beta blockers can help targets sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate.

Side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.