drugs in sports
In the world of sports it is not rare to see athletes give their heart and soul for the love of the game. ... There are a number of factors that may contribute to an athlete misusing drugs. ... Drugs are used because an athlete may feel dissatisfaction with their performance and progress. ... Athletes use drugs because they believe that others are using drugs so in order to stay at the top they must do so. ... However, drugs are mainly used among top athletes because they have specific pressures to win from their coach, parents, public and media. ... By 800 BC, during the early games, the use of drugs in sport was recorded, although it then became more widespread during 400 BC. Ancient Greeks mainly used the drugs. Drugs were also used during the Roman era among the gladiators. ... There are six main classes of banned drugs. ... Athletes may use bete blockers to try to stop their hands and bodies from shaking while competing in sports such as shooting and archery that require accuracy and a steady hand. ... Some sports do however test for stimulants out-of-competition. ... A primary concern is that of athletes training or competing with an injury that requires regular and constant pain relief, perhaps the athlete would have a better result if the injury was treated with rest and an appropriate training program rather than with excessive drugs. ... What I don’t understand is why some athletes take steroids or any other drugs to look better. ... In 1963 the first list of the banned drugs was charted. ... Drug users, in particular steroid users, face so many disciplinary actions by the law and government of sports.