Main description:

Drug use and abuse is perhaps the biggest challenge facing sport today. However, in the eye of the storm of public and press opinion and with medals and morals at stake, it can be difficult to gain a clear perspective on this complex issue. Drugs in Sport is the most comprehensive and accurate text available on the subject. Taking into account the latest regulations, methods and landmark cases, the book explores the hard science behind drug use in sport as well as the ethical, social, political and administrative context.
Key topics include: Mode of action and side effects of each major class of drugs used in sport Discussion of cutting-edge issues such as gene doping and athlete biological passports The latest doping control regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Issues surrounding non-prohibited substances and ergogenic aids in supplements Medical and pharmaceutical services at major sporting events An assessment of the prevalence of drug taking in sport Accessibly written, extensively referenced, and supported throughout with illustrative case studies and data, Drugs in Sport provides a comprehensive, objective resource for students and researchers, athletes, sports scientists and coaches, journalists, sports administrators and policymakers.

Contents:

Section 1: The Background to 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. Regulation of Anti-Doping in Sport: International and national operational frameworks 4. Doping Control in Sport Section 2: Substances and Methods Prohibited in Sport 5. Anabolic Agents 6. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors and Related Substances 7. Beta-2 Agonists 8. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators 9. Diuretics and other Masking Agents 10. Manipulation of Blood and Blood Components 11. Chemical and Physical Manipulation 12. Gene Doping 13. Stimulants 14. Narcotics 15. Cannabinoids 16. Glucocorticosteroids 17. Alcohol 18. Beta Blockers Section 3: Substances and Methods Permitted in Sport 19. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 20. Over-the-Counter Stimulants and Herbal Preparations 21. Sports Supplements 22. Caffeine Section 4: Medical and Pharmaceutical Aspects of Major Event Organisation 23. Medical services for International Games 24. Pharmacy services for International Games Section 5: The Extent of Doping in Sport 25. Prevalence of Drug Misuse in Sport 26. Future Issues Concerning Drug Use in Sport Appendix: Synopsis of drugs used in sport