| Description |
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Hot topics |
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Hot topics (San Diego, Calif.)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A short history of the use of steroids in sports -- Why use steroids? -- Is it cheating to use steroids? -- Regulating steroid use -- What is the future of steroids in sports? |
| Summary |
Although anabolic steroids were developed for legitimate medical purposes, their use - and sometimes abuse - has become popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Describing both the body building benefits that steroids offer and the dangerous side effects of the drugs, this book illuminates the current debate: Is doping cheating, or just another part of an athlete's training regimen? Since the International Olympics Committee and many professional sports organizations have banned their use, the issues surrounding regulation and testing are also addressed. |
| Subject |
Steroid abuse -- Juvenile literature.
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Steroid abuse.
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Doping in sports.
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| ISBN |
9781420502299 hardcover |
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1420502298 hardcover |
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