doping in sports

Discusses the short-term and long-term effects and dangers of steroid drug use, recounts the stories of various people who have abused them, and lists organizations that can help fight steroid abuse problems.

Examines drug use in sports today and in the past. Details the different types of drugs that are abused, and discusses the steps being taken to prevent drug abuse in sports.

Discusses the short-term and long-term effects and dangers of steroid drug use, recounts the stories of various people who have abused them, and explains how to get help with this problem.

Traces the journalist's efforts to uncover the truth behind cycling's biggest star.

Explains how drugs and technology have effected sports and questions whether they have advanced or harmed sports.

Explores doping in sports and discusses the efforts of scientists and officials to test athletes and prevent the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Contains fifteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to performance enhancing drugs, including their physiological effects, antidoping policies, drug testing, the use of performance enhancing drugs among teens, and other topics; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

Explores the history of doping in professional sports examining the effects of performance enhancing drugs, major sports personalities who have taken them, and the laws against their use.

An examination of drugs in sports that provides an overview of the issue, explanations of relevant laws, chronology of events, and a biographical listing. Includes glossary, annotated bibliography, contact information for organizations and agencies, and information on researching the topic.

Argues that in order to determine whether or not steroid use has a negative impact on sports, there must be a scientific, reasoned approach to the problem that focuses on how the drugs work, how they are being used, what the testing procedures are, and how other performance enhancers are viewed.