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drugs in sport
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In the world of sports it is not rare to see athletes give their heart and soul for the love of the game. From sunrise to sundown they practice everyday to perfect their game. Then there are those who take an alternative route. Now athletes are taking performance enhancers such as Anabolic Steroids, Diuretics and Bete Blockers. There are a number of factors that may contribute to an athlete misusing drugs. These factors can be related to the drug itself, the person and/or their environment. Drugs are used because an athlete may feel dissatisfaction with their performance and progress. They have a desire to relax/socialise and a desire to cope with anxiety or stress. Athletes use drugs because they believe that others are using drugs so in order to stay at the top they must do so. They also use them due to lack of confidence and lack of knowledge about side effects. However, drugs are mainly used among top athletes because they have specific pressures to win from their coach, parents, public and media. They wish to gain a financial reward, prestige and fame and national pride. Although, inside their bodies they are in fact ruining themselves. By 800 BC, during the early games, the use of drugs in sport was recorded, although it then became more widespread during 400 BC. Ancient Greeks mainly used the drugs. Drugs were also used during the Roman era among the gladiators. This was so because, after they had been doped up, the fights would become more sufficiently vigorous and bloody for the paying public. Chariot racers also fed their horses a potent mixture make them run faster. There are six main classes of banned drugs. They include the following. Bete Blockers. These are substances that reduce blood pressure and heart problems by decreasing the output of blood from the heart. Athletes may use bete blockers to try to stop their hands and bodies from shaking while competing in sports such as shooting and archery that require accuracy and a steady hand. Effects such as lowered blood pressure or slow heart rate may be experienced.
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