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 * Drug use in sports **

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 * L-T, both physical and psychological effects
 * Anabolic steroids - among the most commonly abused (synthetic derivatives of testosterone = natural effects trigger maturing of male reproductive system, growth of body hair and deepening of the voice; they increase protein synthesis within cells/help body to retain protein from food, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue (anabolism), especially in muscles)
 * Stacking (mega-dosing) = using a combination of different steroids
 * Effects can be irreversible and go undetected until too late/dangers may not show for months/years after use (side effects long after giving them up)
 * HIV/Hepatitis B through use of needles
 * Men experience a feminization effect (development of breasts, decrease in normal sex function, reduced sperm count, impotence, development of breasts, shrinking of testicles, difficulty while urinating)
 * Women experience masculinisation (growth of facial hair, deepened voice, breast reduction, or menstrual cycle changes)
 * Acne, rapid weight gain, liver damage, weakened tendons, premature stopping of growth in adolescents, severe mood swings/extreme irritability, feelings of invincibility/outright aggression (‘roid rage’)
 * Classic characteristics of addiction: cravings, difficulty in stopping steroid use and withdrawal symptoms

Other common performance enhancing drugs:


 * ** Drug ** || ** Reasons for taking ** || ** Side effects ** ||
 * EPO || Enhance oxygen transfer and stamina || Blood clots, increased risk of heart attack/stroke ||
 * Diuretics || Weight loss || Dehydration, muscle cramps, kidney stones, increased cholesterol levels ||
 * Narcotics || Mask pain || Increased pain threshold leading to failure to recognize injury, dependency, threat of overdose ||
 * Beta blockers || Reduce anxiety || Low blood pressure, slower heart rate, depression ||