Description
Book SynopsisDrugs in Sport is the most comprehensive and accurate text on the emotive, complex and critical subject of performance enhancement and doping within sport. Thoroughly updated in light of the latest World Anti-Doping Code and taking into account the latest regulations, procedures and landmark cases, this 8th edition explores the science behind drug use in sport, as well as its ethical, social, political and administrative context.
Introducing an increased focus on athletes with specific needs and on corrupt doping practices, the book covers key topics including:
- an evaluation of the prevalence of doping in sport;
- the latest doping control regulations stipulated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA);
- the science and side effects of each major class of drug used in sport;
- cutting-edge issues such as drug use by transgender athletes;
- medical and anti-doping considerations for athletes with an impairment;
- governance and
Table of Contents
Section 1: The Context and Regulation of Drug Use in Sport
1. Drugs and their Use in Sport
2. The Evolution of Doping and Anti-doping in Sport
3. Prevalence of Doping in Sport
4. Regulation of Anti-doping in Sport – International and National Operational Frameworks
5. Doping Control in Sport
6. The Role of Athlete Support Personnel in Drug Use in Sport
7. Medical and Pharmacy Services for International Games
Section 2: Substances and Methods Used and Misused in Sport
8. Anabolic Agents
9. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics
10. Beta-2 Agonists
11. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators
12. Diuretics and Masking Agents
13. Manipulation of Blood and Blood Components
14. Chemical and Physical Manipulation
15. The potential for gene and cell doping in sport
16. Stimulants
17. Caffeine
18. Cannabinoids
19. Glucocorticoids
20. Narcotics
21. Non-narcotic analgesics and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
22. Beta Blockers
23. Alcohol
24. Sports Nutrition, Supplements and Herbal Preparations
Section 3: Evolving Issues Concerning Drug Use in Sport
25. Drug Use in Society and the Potential Impact on the Anti-doping Movement
26: Inadvertent Use of Prohibited Substances in Sport
27. Hormonal Treatments for Transgender Athletes and Athletes with a
Difference of Sex Development
28. Medical and Anti-doping Consideration for Athletes with Disability
29. Governance and Corruption in Sport with Respect to Doping
