Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) have been used by athletes for as long as sporting competitions have existed.To protect the health and safety of athletes and promote fair play, banned substance lists were developed that include several classes of PEDs.Evidence shows that a majority of athletes use dietary supplement products to aid their training and support their health.Evidence also indicates that use of some dietary supplements carries a risk because the products may contain banned PEDs.Consumers and athletes should weigh a number of considerations before purchasing and consuming dietary supplements to protect their health, reputation, and the spirit of fair competition.The American Medical Association designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ available through the AMA Ed Hub TM .Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Why Performance-Enhancing Drug Use Matters Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) have been used by athletes for decades, even centuries.To promote fair play-an issue precipitated by the death of an athlete-the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1967 banned the use of PEDs, established a new Medical Commission, and created a list of banned substances. 1 Mandatory testing of all athletes began at the 1968 Olympic Games, and drug-testing programs were initiated all over the world in the following years to further promote fair play and to safeguard the health and safety of athletes.2 In 1999, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was formed to promote and coordinate the fight against doping in sport internationally.An IOC initiative, WADA was founded with the support and participation of intergovernmental organizations, governments, public authorities, and other public and private bodies fighting against doping in sports.3 How a Substance Is Banned WADA is considered the international standard and one of the most respected organizations for identifying prohibited substances and methods.Each year, WADA updates its Prohibited List to provide a comprehensive list of banned substances.4 WADA considers 3 criteria when reviewing substances for inclusion on the Prohibited
Source: The AMA Journal of Ethic
Author: Amy B. Cadwallader
Institution: United States Pharmacopeial Convention
Language: English
Topic: Doping in Sports
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4280581906