Background Information
Doping in sports examines the use of supplements by athletes to produce effects, including increased muscle mass and endurance, which can provide them with an edge over their competitors. Use the following sources to learn more about illegal drug use in sports.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides topic overviews, background, current relevance and issues, and bibliography for further research.
- Steroids and doping in sports: a reference handbookThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most controversial issues in modern society—steroid abuse among athletes—as well as to the ongoing debate over the use and misuse of illegal substances in amateur and professional sporting events.
- Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive BehaviorsMulti-volume encyclopedia with articles about a wide variety of issues related to both drugs and alcohol. Consult the index to locate topic information.
- Encyclopedia of Public HealthA cumulative public interest reference source with broad articles on topics including sports medicine and drug abuse.
- RxListAn internet drug index with definitions, causes, symptoms, treatments, and a pill identifier tool.