PS268 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Blood Doping, Tetrahydrogestrinone, Prostate
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Strychnine (rat poison) is cns stimulant at low doses, high doses = seizure activity, paralyzed respiration, death. Mariani"s coca wine (1900s) referred to as wine for athletes, but pure cocaine used when it became available. Dope derived from dutch word referring to cheap brandy given to racing dogs/horses to slow them down. Amphetamines seen as ideal ergoenic (energy producing) drug bc lasted longer than cocaine, safer than strychnine, and more potent than caffeine however reduces blood flow to skin resulting in sunstroke. International olympic committee required disqualification of drug users in 1968. Amphetamines underwent negative status change (violent drug) in 1973 and was banned by nfl in 1971. Testosterone has masculinizing effects on women and cause enlargement of prostate gland in men. Anabolic steroids promote constructive metabolism and build tissue. Steroids not banned in competition until early 70s when sensitive urine test was developed. Balco labs developed tetrahydrogestrinone thg, steroid unknown to us anti doping.
