Drugs, Sport, and Politics (book)
The inside story about drug use in sport, its political cover-up, and a prescription for reform DESCRIPTION You ll get an insider s look at the problem of drug use in the pursuit of athletic gold in Drugs, Sport, and Politics. Dr. Robert Voy served for five years as the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Sports Medicine and Science for the United States Olympic Committee. During that time he discovered a dark, ugly side of the Olympic experience--a side tainted by drugs, big money, and political pressure, with athletes doing whatever it takes to win. Now you can read about Voy s experiences in Drugs, Sport, and Politics. Voy s personal account tells you * what drugs are being used and who s using them, * how drugs affect athletes health and performance, * how accessible and dangerous black market drugs are, * why present methods of drug testing don t work, * which officials and organizations may have covered up positive drug tests, * why U.S. dominance in international sport is declining, * how the problem of drugs in sport can be solved, and * how the USOC could better serve American athletes. Voy calls drug use cheating, plain and simple. It gives drug users unfair advantage and puts enormous pressure on all athletes to use drugs just to stay competitive. And the personal risks for athletes are tremendous--high blood pressure, heart disease, psychological problems, and death. But despite the risks, Voy says drugs _are_ abused every day, at the elite levels of sport. And often that abuse is covered up or ignored by the very groups that should police it. In_Drugs, Sport, and Politics, you ll learn how Voy worked inside the USOC to develop and maintain better drug testing procedures. You ll also learn about the politics that caused funding for drug testing to be cut, despite his efforts. Most important, Drugs, Sport, and Politics outlines Voy s prescription for reform. Drug, Sport, and Politics is fascinating reading for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike--for anyone who cares about the well-being of athletes and the future of competitive sports. AUDIENCE Guide for coaches, athletes, and spectators CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1. Glory Years * What doping is * How doping has affected sports Chapter 2. Beyond Humanity * The body s bizarre reactions to anabolic-androgenic steroids * Who is using drugs and why Chapter 3. Ups and Downs * How stimulants, narcotics, beta-bloc