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CNNSI.com has compiled a list of commonly used supplements that are banned by international athletics organizations. |
| Alertness |
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| Name of drug: |
Amphetamines, Caffeine, Cocaine, Ephedrine |
| Form: |
Different types range from tablets to liquids to injections |
| Effects: |
Increases rate of heart, lungs, brain and central nervous system. |
| Testing: |
All of the above are tested for, so athletes combine with masking drugs and blood doping (replacement). |
| Endurance |
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| Name of drug: |
Erythropoitein (EPO) |
| Form: |
Injections over 6-8 week period |
| Effects: |
Boosts production of red blood cells that carry oxygen. |
| Testing: |
EPO won't show in urine testing, which is an official test. EPO will show in medical tests, which are not official. |
| Injury recovery |
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| Name of drug: |
Morphine, Methadone, Heroin, Pethidine |
| Form: |
Orally or intravenously |
| Effects: |
Depresses the nervous system to dull pain and create euphoria. |
| Testing: |
All off the above are tested for, so athletes can only attempt to cheat urine test with clean sample. |
| Steadiness |
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| Name of drug: |
Beta blockers |
| Form: |
Orally or liquid form |
| Effects: |
Lowers blood pressure and reduces heart rate to reduce the effect of adrenaline on the body. |
| Testing: |
Beta blockers produce more blood in the urine and are readily detectable. |
| Strength and Power |
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| Name of drug: |
Steroids (Synthetic derivatives of testosterone) |
| Form: |
Orally or by injection into large muscles or the testes |
| Effects: |
Mimics muscle-building qualities of testosterone. |
| Testing: |
Steroids will show in urine testing, so athletes are readily caught. |
| Weight loss or gain |
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| Name of drug: |
Diuretics |
| Form: |
Orally |
| Effects: |
Causes kidneys to produce more salt and eliminate body water |
| Testing: |
Diuretics can wash out of the system or weaken, allowing athletes to time against urine tests |
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Sources: CNNSI.com wire services |
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