Doping in Sports  Tags: steroids doping_sports ugl_subject_guide ugl  

Doping in sports examines the use of supplements to produce effects including increased muscle mass and endurance which can provide athletes with an edge over their competitors. These supplements have included both illegal substances and legal drugs used in an illegal manner. Their use in Olympic, professional, college, and school sports is under scrutiny and, in many cases, subject to severe consequences. Drug-testing of athletes is becoming common place in many situations.