Thinking critically : performance-enhancing drugs /

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by Currie, Stephen,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Thinking critically Physical details: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Athletes --Drug use --Juvenile literature. | Doping in sports --Juvenile literature. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Charlottetown Rural High School 362.29 CUR Available

Grade 9 to 12.

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?