doping in sports

Discusses the use of anabolic steroids by athletes at all levels, and provides information about the performance enhancing drugs, explaining what they are, how they work, their effect on physical and psychological health, and attempts to control their presence in sports.

Contains twenty articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to use of performance enhancing drugs, debating questions of whether it should be legalized, whether it is dangerous, how effective testing really is, and what to expect in the future.

The first in-depth look at Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, the phenomenal business success built on the back of fraud, and the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports. Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tours de France after staring down cancer. In January 2013 he admitted doping during the Tours. Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell broke the news and in Wheelmen they reveal the broader story of how Armstrong and his supporters used money, power, and cutting-edge science to conquer the world's most diffcult race. Wheelmen introduces U.S. Postal Service Team owner Thom Weisel, who in a brazen power play ousted USA Cycling's top leadership and gained control of the sport in the United States, ensuring Armstrong's dominance.

Explores whether developing technology helped athletes gain an edge, and if advanced technology in sports helped athletes to better reach their potential, or has it harmed sports.

Describes what happens inside the body when athletes take performance-enhancing drugs; describes some of the most common drugs and substances used, why each is dangerous, why nutritional supplements can be dangerous, and more.

An exploration of steroids that discusses the effects on the body and brain, the negative effects on health, and offers advice on seeking help for an addiction.

Examines the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

Explores the issues surrounding doping by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Chronicles fourteen years in Lance Armstrong's career, from his cancer recovery to his fall after revelations about his systemic doping became public.