Drugs in Sport

by David R . Mottram (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2010

  $9.90

  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. Now in a fully revised and updated fifth edition, 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, including gene doping
  • the latest doping control regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
  • methods and advances in doping control, including new intelligence-led detection policies
  • the use of Therapeutic Use Exemption for certain drugs banned in sport
  • issues surrounding non-prohibited substances and ergogenic aids
  • 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, coaches, journalists, sports administrators and policymakers.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  With the recent major updates in worldwide anti-doping laws and changes to the prohibited and therapeutic exemption lists, this fourth edition of the bestselling Drugs in Sport presents authoritative, hard science information about the actions of drugs, hormones, medication and nutritional supplements in sport.

  Written by a well respected pharmacologist from one of the UK's leading sports science universities, this much-needed new edition of a market leader continues to focus on one of the most high profile themes in sport science, providing high quality detailed information. Some of the key issues covered include:

  * the latest doping control regulations of the WADA
  * the use of therapeutic drugs banned in sport
  * an assessment of the prevalence of drug taking in sport.