Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sport and Exercise

Name: Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sport and Exercise
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ISBN: 9780736036795

ISBN-10: 0736036792

ISBN-13: 9780736036795

Edition: 2002

Authors: Michael S. Bahrke, Charles E. Yesalis

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Two well-known and highly respected authorities on performance-enhancing substance use in sport and exercise have assembled the contributions of leading experts in the field. The result is the most comprehensive, up-to-date text available on the use and abuse of performance-enhancing substances among athletes today.This authoritative and heavily referenced book includes everything from anabolics and stimulants to gene transfer therapy and beyond. It presents the following:

Book details

List price: $71.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 6/10/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English



Foreword


Preface



Introduction



History of Doping in Sport




Determining the Efficacy of Performance-Enhancing Substances




Anabolics



Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids




Beta-2 Agonists




Growth Hormone: Physiological Effects of Exogenous Administration




Physiological Effects of Testosterone Precursors




Human Chorionic Gonadotropin




Blood Doping



Blood Doping




Erythropoietin




Diuretics



Diuretics




Narcotic and Non-Narcotic Analgesics and Depressants



Narcotic Analgesics and Athletic Performance




Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Corticosteroids




Hypnotics, Anxiolytics, and Neuroleptics




Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists




Nutritional Ergogenic Aids



Macronutrients and Metabolic Intermediates




Creatine As an Ergogenic Supplement




Sodium Bicarbonate




Herbals As Ergogenic Aids




Social and Recreational Drugs



Alcohol Use in Sport and Exercise




Cannabis: Clinical Pharmacology and Performance Effects in Humans




Stimulants



Amphetamines




Caffeine




Cocaine




Ephedrine As an Ergogenic Aid




Miscellaneous Substances



Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid




Future and Designer Drugs: Emerging Science and Technologies




Drug Testing



Drug Testing in Sport and Exercise




Form Over Substances: The Legal Context of Performance-Enhancing Substances




Conclusion



Issues, Concerns, and the Future of Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sport and Exercise




Web Sites for Selected Sports Governing and Sports Medicine Organizations


Index


About the Editors


About the Contributors