History
This U.S. baseball player hit 73 home runs in 2001 but was later linked to performance-enhancing drug use.
Who is Barry Bonds?
What is the international organization and sporting event that occurs every 4 years with a no tolerance policy for doping or steroids?
Olympics
This stimulant is found coffee and energy drinks was once banned in high doses in sports
Caffeine, Cocaine, Creatine, Nicotine
Name one health risks related to taking stimulants while playing a sport.
Panic attacks, heart problems, addiction, liver problems, blood clots, cancer
What is the prevalence rate for Athletes that use performance enhancing substances?
3% - 31%
This class of drugs, often used to mask pain, has raised concerns in contact sports like football and boxing.
What are painkillers?
Name 2 types of substances banned in sports.
stimulants, anabolic steroids, human growth factor, cannabinoids, narcotics, diuretics
This drug type builds muscle mass and is often used by body builders and sprinters
Diuretics, Corticosteroids, Anabolic Steroids, Beta blockers
Name one mental side effect of taking steroids.
Overly aggressive, combative, confrontational (could lead to trouble w/law), and depression
What Olympic track runner caused a debate over marijuana as an "enhancing" drug after being disqualified in 2021?
Sha'ccari Richardson
This global event began testing athletes for banned substances in 1968, during the Mexico City games.
What are the Olympics?
What is the name or abbreviation of the international organization for drug use in sports?
WADA or World Anti-Doping Agency
This is a synthetic hormone, used for anti-aging or performance boosting and is banned for its potential to enhance muscle growth and recovery
Creatine, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), Estrogen, Testosterone,
Name one physical side effect of taking steroids.
Acne, scars, premature hair loss (in males), deepened voice (in females), and excessive growth of body and facial hair (in females)
What Olympic track star was found taking THG and went to prison in 2008 for THG use?
Marion Jones
This UFC fighter was famously stripped of his title in 2015 after testing positive for multiple banned substances. (Hint: first and last name start with the same letter and is well known)
Who is Jon Jones?
What is the name or abbreviation of the agency that performs drug testing in USA sports?
USADA or United States Anti-Doping Agency
What is the most common drug used in sports? (Name at least one of 6 listed)
Amphetamines, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methylphenidate, Nicotine, Caffeine
Name an ethical concern behind the use of drugs in sports.
Unfair advantage and damage to the integrity of sports
Who died from using amphetamines in the Tour de France?
Tom Simpson
This professional football league introduced its first official drug testing policy in 1987.
What is the NFL?
Why is cannabis still banned from the Olympics, despite increasing legalization?
It is harmful to the athlete and "performance enhancing" by reducing anxiety before competing.
WADA states marijuana use is "not consistent with the athlete as a role model for young people around the world," but many disagree.
This drug is used to dull pain and can lead to addiction and is controversial in injury-heavy sports
Sedatives, Antihistamines, Antidepressants, Opioids
Which drug leads to the most deaths in sports?
Opioids
What medical lab was found to be doping MLB players in 2013?
Biogenesis