RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Performance-enhancing substances: What athletes are using
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 283
OP 302
VO 68
IS 4
A1 Krcik, James A.
YR 2001
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/68/4/283.abstract
AB Use of performance-enhancing substances is widespread among competitive athletes, whether professional or amateur, adolescent or adult. Some of these substances are legal and beneficial, but others are illegal or have adverse or unproven effects. This article describes the action and effects of these substances, their legality, and their potential for abuse.