Tag: Drugs in sport
Are sports stars who are caught using illegal drugs unfairly vilified?
The attributes that make many athletes great, like risk-taking and aggression, are a reason why some turn to illegal drugs.
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20 Sep, 04:00 AM
Chinese swimming scandal: a strong defence by world anti-doping body, but narrative of ‘cover-up’ remains
The World Anti-Doping Agency stands by its handling of the allegations. So, why have some in the media and in the US been so quick to point the finger at China?
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24 Apr, 07:00 AM
Why cocaine is considered performance-enhancing for athletes, and why it matters when the athlete took it
The AFL has had several cocaine-centred controversies recently, but why is the drug considered performance enhancing?
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2 Apr, 08:00 PM
Protection racket or fair medical model? Why the AFL’s illicit drugs policy is a necessary duty of care
The confidential, medical nature of the AFL’s illicit drug policy has triggered critics – is the policy working, and how can it be improved?
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28 Mar, 12:00 AM