Drugs in Sport

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 AntiDoping Code and taking into account the latest regulations, methods and landmark cases, this seventh edition explores the science behind druguse in sport, as well as its ethical, social, political and administrative context.Introducing an increased focus on inadvertent doping, athletesupport personnel as key stakeholders in the doping process, societal druguse, and the role of national governing bodies and antidoping organisations, the book covers key topics including:an assessment of the prevalence of drugtaking in sportthe latest doping control regulations stipulated by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA)the science and side effects of each major class of drug used in sportcuttingedge issues such as gene doping and biological passportsissues surrounding legal substances and ergogenic aids in supplementsmedical and pharmaceutical services at major sporting eventsAccessibly 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 athletesupport staff, journalists, sports administrators and policymakers, alike.