Main description:

The book comprehensively addresses all substances and methods prohibited by WADA
It strikes a balance between scientific evidence and practical examples
It is a key volume to both someone wishing to explore the topic, or academics looking for specific details and case studies.
the book highlights athletes who may have been banned for substances, allowing students to engage in additional case study research

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