Abstract
This chapter traces the emergence of the major classes of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) used in sport such as stimulants and steroids and also techniques that have potential to enhance performance such as gene doping. Trends in use of PEDs are examined along with progress in adapting anti-doping regulations and developing methods to identify PEDs. The chapter also examines the relationship between PED consumption in elite sport and use by non-elite athletes, especially young athletes, and gym users.
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Houlihan, B. (2021). The Evolution of Performance-Enhancing Drug Use in Sport. In Emerging Drugs in Sport (pp. 3–15). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79293-0_1
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