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Explain in detail the side effects of the use of banned or prohibited substance is sports.

Solution

The athletes uses different types of banned substances to

Stimulants -
1. Cause insomnia, anxiety and aggressiveness
2. Poor Judgement
3. Increases hypertension and body temperature
Anabolic steroid
1. Can cause a Sudden heart attack
2. High blood pressure
3. Mood swings, aggression/depression
4. Can cause impotency and baldness in males
5. Can cause facial hair growth and deep voice in females
Cannabinoids:
1. Reduce concentration and co-ordination
2. Reduce lung capacity
3. May cause heart decease and lung cancer
4. Loss of memory
Beta Blockers:
1. Reduces endurance
2. A headache and weak digestion.
3. Risk of a heart attack due to a slow heart rate.
Narcotics :
1. Loss of balance and coordination
2. May cause drowsiness, vomiting, constipation
3. May cause fainting and coma
Diuretics:
1. Can cause dehydration
2. May lead to kidney damage
3. Mineral imbalance and low blood pressure and drowsiness
Beta-2 Agonists
1. Cold hands, drowsiness
2. A headache, vomiting etc.
3. May cause insomnia and depression.

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What are the physical methods of doping? Define methods prohibited in sports.

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