Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs and Substances: Issues, Influences and Impacts

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Synopsis
In the pursuit of more muscle, enhanced strength, sustained endurance and idealised physiques, an increasing number of elite athletes, recreational sport enthusiasts and body-conscious gym-users are turning to performance and image enhancing drugs and substances (PIEDS). In many instances, such use occurs with little regard for the health, social and economic consequences.　 This book presents a nuanced, evidence-based examination of PIEDS. It provides a classification of PIEDS types, physical impacts, rates of use, user profiles, legal and sporting status, and remedial program interventions, covering both elite and recreational use. It offers the perfect guide to assist students, government policy makers and sport managers in understanding the complex issues surrounding PIEDS consumption.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
166 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781351029322
Related ISBNs:
9781138492950, 9781351029346, 9781138492943
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Aaron C. T. Smith, Bob Stewart, Kate Westberg and Constantino Stavros
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Psychology, Medicine, Sociology
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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