Drugs in Sport, 7th Edition

Drugs in Sport is the most comprehensive and accurate text on the emotive, complex and critical subject of doping and illegal performance enhancement in sport. Thoroughly updated in light of the latest World Anti-Doping Code and taking into account the latest regulations, methods and landmark cases, this seventh edition explores the science behind drug-use in sport, as well as its ethical, social, political and administrative context.

Introducing an increased focus on inadvertent doping, athlete-support personnel as key stakeholders in the doping process, societal drug-use, and the role of national governing bodies and anti-doping organisations, the book covers key topics including:

• an assessment of the prevalence of drug-taking in sport
• the latest doping control regulations stipulated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
• the science and side effects of each major class of drug used in sport
• cutting-edge issues such as gene doping and biological passports
• issues surrounding legal substances and ergogenic aids in supplements
• medical and pharmaceutical services at major sporting events

Accessibly written, and supported throughout with illustrative case studies and data, Drugs in Sport provides a crucial and objective resource for students and researchers, athletes, sports scientists, coaches and athlete-support staff, journalists, sports administrators and policymakers, alike.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: The use, misuse and regulation of drugs in sport
Chapter 1: Drugs and their use in sport
Chapter 2: The evolution of doping and anti-doping in sport
Chapter 3: Prevalence of doping in sport
Chapter 4: Regulation of anti-doping in sport: international and national operational frameworks
Chapter 5: Doping control in sport
Chapter 6: Inadvertent use of prohibited substances in sport
Chapter 7: The role of Athlete Support Personnel in drug use in sport
Chapter 8: Medical and pharmacy services for international games

SECTION 2: Substances and methods prohibited in sport
Chapter 9: Anabolic agents
Chapter 10: Peptide hormones, growth factors and related substances
Chapter 11: Beta-2 agonists
Chapter 12: Hormone and metabolic modulators
Chapter 13: Diuretics and masking agents
Chapter 14: Manipulation of blood and blood components
Chapter 15: Chemical and physical manipulation
Chapter 16: Gene doping
Chapter 17: Stimulants
Chapter 18: Narcotics
Chapter 19: Cannabinoids
Chapter 20: Glucocorticoids
Chapter 21: Alcohol
Chapter 22: Beta blockers

SECTION 3: Substances and methods permitted in sport
Chapter 23: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Chapter 24: Sports supplements and herbal preparations
Chapter 25: Caffeine

SECTION 4: Evolving issues concerning drug use in sport
Chapter 26: Drug use in society and the impact on the anti-doping movement
Chapter 27: Governance and corruption in sport with respect to doping