Drugs in Sport

<p><em>Drugs in Sport</em> is the most comprehensive and accurate text on the emotive, complex and critical subject of performance enhancement and doping within sport. Thoroughly updated in light of the latest World Anti-Doping Code and taking into account the latest regulations, procedures and landmark cases, this 8th edition explores the science behind drug use in sport, as well as its ethical, social, political and administrative context. </p><p>Introducing an increased focus on athletes with specific needs and on corrupt doping practices, the book covers key topics including:</p><p>- an evaluation of the prevalence of doping in sport; </p><p>- the latest doping control regulations stipulated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA); </p><p>- the science and side effects of each major class of drug used in sport;</p><p>- cutting-edge issues such as drug use by transgender athletes; </p><p>- medical and anti-doping considerations for athletes with an impairment;</p><p>- governance and corruption in sport including institutionalised doping;</p><p>- issues surrounding sport nutrition and supplement use in sport; </p><p>- medical and pharmaceutical services at major sporting events. </p><p>Accessibly written, and supported throughout with illustrative case studies and data, <em>Drugs in Sport</em> provides a crucial and objective resource for students and researchers, athletes, sports scientists, coaches and athlete-support staff, journalists, sports administrators and policymakers, alike.</p> <p><strong>Section 1: The Context and Regulation of Drug Use in Sport</strong> </p><p>1. Drugs and their Use in Sport</p><p>2. The Evolution of Doping and Anti-doping in Sport</p><p>3. Prevalence of Doping in Sport</p><p>4. Regulation of Anti-doping in Sport – International and National Operational Frameworks</p><p>5. Doping Control in Sport</p><p>6. The Role of Athlete Support Personnel in Drug Use in Sport</p><p>7. Medical and Pharmacy Services for International Games</p><p>Section 2: Substances and Methods Used and Misused in Sport</p><p>8. Anabolic Agents</p><p>9. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics</p><p>10. Beta-2 Agonists</p><p>11. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators</p><p>12. Diuretics and Masking Agents</p><p>13. Manipulation of Blood and Blood Components</p><p>14. Chemical and Physical Manipulation</p><p>15. The potential for gene and cell doping in sport</p><p>16. Stimulants</p><p>17. Caffeine</p><p>18. Cannabinoids</p><p>19. Glucocorticoids</p><p>20. Narcotics</p><p>21. Non-narcotic analgesics and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs</p><p>22. Beta Blockers</p><p>23. Alcohol</p><p>24. Sports Nutrition, Supplements and Herbal Preparations</p><p>Section 3: Evolving Issues Concerning Drug Use in Sport </p><p>25. Drug Use in Society and the Potential Impact on the Anti-doping Movement</p><p>26: Inadvertent Use of Prohibited Substances in Sport</p><p>27. Hormonal Treatments for Transgender Athletes and Athletes with a</p><p>Difference of Sex Development </p><p>28. Medical and Anti-doping Consideration for Athletes with Disability </p><p>29. Governance and Corruption in Sport with Respect to Doping</p>