Includes bibliographical references and index.

Drugs and their use in sport / David Mottram
The evolution of doping and anti-doping in sport / David Mottram
Prevalence of doping in sport / Andrea Petróczi, John Gleaves, Olivier de Hon, Dominic Sagoe and Martial Saugy
Regulation of anti-doping in sport : international and national operational frameworks / Neil Chester and Nick Wojek
Doping control in sport / Neil Chester, Nick Wojek and Yorck Olaf Schumacher
The role of athlete support personnel in drug use in sport / Neil Chester, Mark Stuart and David Mottram
Medical and pharmacy services for international games / Mark Stuart
Anabolic agents / Neil Chester
Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics / David Mottram and Neil Chester
Beta-2 agonists / Neil Chester and David Mottram
Hormone and metabolic modulators / Neil Chester
Diuretics and masking agents / David Mottram
Manipulation of blood and blood components / Yorck Olaf Schumacher
Chemical and physical manipulation / David Mottram
The potential for gene and cell doping in sport / Dominic J. Wells
Stimulants / David Mottram
Caffeine / Neil Chester
Cannabinoids / David Mottram
Glucocorticoids / Nick Wojek
Narcotics / David Mottram
Non-narcotic analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs / Nick Wojek
Beta blockers / David Mottram
Alcohol / David Mottram
Sports nutrition, supplements and herbal preparations / Neil Chester
Drug use in society and the potential impact on the anti-doping movement / Neil Chester and Jim McVeigh
Inadvertent use of prohibited substances in sport / David Mottram and Neil Chester
Hormonal treatments for transgender athletes and athletes with a difference of sex development / Stéphane Bermon and Alma Kajėnienė
Medical and anti-doping considerations for athletes with disability / Cheri Blauwet and Alexandra Gundersen
Governance and corruption in sport with respect to doping / Neil King

"Drugs in Sport is the most comprehensive and accurate text on the emotive, complex and critical subject of performance enhancement and doping within sport. Thoroughly updated in light of the latest World Anti-Doping Code and taking into account the latest regulations, procedures and landmark cases, this 8th edition explores the science behind drug-use in sport, as well as its ethical, social, political and administrative context. Introducing an increased focus on athletes with specific needs and on corrupt doping practices, the book covers key topics including: - an evaluation of the prevalence of doping in sport - the latest doping control regulations stipulated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - the science and side effects of each major class of drug used in sport - cutting-edge issues such as drug use by transgender athletes - medical and anti-doping considerations for athletes with an impairment - governance and corruption in sport including institutionalised doping - issues surrounding sport nutrition and supplement use in sport - medical and pharmaceutical services at major sporting events Accessibly written, and supported throughout with illustrative case studies and data, Drugs in Sport provides a crucial and objective resource for students and researchers, athletes, sports scientists, coaches and athlete-support staff, journalists, sports administrators and policymakers, alike"--