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Run, Swim, Throw, Cheat

The science behind drugs in sport

by Chris Cooper

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Explores substances, from the everyday to the exotic, that can affect human performance; discusses how they work, which are illegal, and how they can be detected; and examines the ethical issues associated.

Doping in sportsDrug abuseAnabolic steroidsSports, corrupt practicesAthletes, drug useDrug UtilizationDrug useCorrupt practicesSportsPerformance-Enhancing SubstancesAdverse effectsEthics