Drugs in Sport

Drugs in Sport takes into account the latest regulations, methods and landmark cases. The book explores the hard science behind drug use in sport, as well as the ethical, social, political and administrative context. Key topics include:

Mode of action and side effects of each major class of drugs used in sport

Discussion of cutting-edge issues, including gene doping

The latest doping control regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Methods and advances in doping control, including new intelligence-led detection policies

The use of Therapeutic Use Exemption for certain drugs banned in sport

Issues surrounding non-prohibited substances and ergogenic aids

An assessment of the prevalence of drug taking in sport.

David R. Mottram is Emeritus Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Liverpool John Moores University. His research interests have centred on the use of drugs in sport with particular emphasis on over-the-counter drugs.