Drugs in sport

Author(s)

• Mottram, D. R. (David R.)

Bibliographic Information

Drugs in sport

edited by David R. Mottram

F & FN Spon, 1996

2nd ed

Note

First ed., published in 1988

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Drugs in sport has now become a major issue surrounding most top sporting events. In order to provide a wide perspective on this subject from both the scientific and social/political viewpoint, this edition has been expanded and extensively revised. A highly accessible text suitable for students on sports related courses, coaches and trainers and those involved in the management and administration side of sport.

Table of Contents

What is a drug? Drug use and abuse in sport. Sympathomimetic amines and their antagonists. Central nervous system stimulants. Drug treatment of inflammation in sports injuries. Alcohol, anti-anxiety drugs and sport. The anabolic steroids and peptide hormones. Blood boosting and sport. Doping control in sport.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA26731038
• ISBN:
  • 0419188908
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 273 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RC1230
  • DC19 : 362.2/93/088796
• Subject Headings:
  • PRECIS : Sports. Drug abuse
  • LCSH : Doping in sports
  • LCSH : Athletes -- Drug use