Currie, Stephen, 1960-

Thinking critically : performance-enhancing drugs / Performance-enhancing drugs by Stephen Currie. - 80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. - Thinking critically . - Thinking critically. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Should PED use by athletes be acceptable? -- How much do PEDs actually improve performance? -- Does testing for PED use deter athletes from doping? -- Are penalties for PED use inconsistent and unfair?

The use of drugs by athletes has been a source of controversy within the sports world for several decades. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. Topics include: Should PED Use by Athletes Be Acceptable? How Much Do PEDs Actually Improve Performance? Does Testing for PED Use Deter Athletes from Doping? How Should the Olympics Respond to Government-Sponsored PED Use?

Grade 9 to 12.

ISBN: 9781682823392 1682823393

LCCN: 2017047106

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Athletes--Drug use--Juvenile literature.
Doping in sports--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 362.29088/796