Author : Jack M. Rosenberg
Publisher : Clean Data, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781881011026
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (11 download)
Book Synopsis Athletic Drug Reference '93 by : Jack M. Rosenberg
Download or read book Athletic Drug Reference '93 written by Jack M. Rosenberg and published by Clean Data, Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ATHLETIC DRUG REFERENCE '93 was created to raise awareness of drug education programs & testing policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association & the U.S. Olympic Committee. It includes information on the effects of anabolic steroids & alcohol on athletic performance, & it lists over 14,000 drugs & indicates their NCAA/USOC banned or permitted status. This is the only such drug reference book available, & it will be of particular interest to athletes & their parents, coaches, & trainers. THE ATHLETIC DRUG REFERENCE '93 is also available in computer program format (write for information). Chapter 1 contains answers to questions commonly asked by athletes & covers drug education & specific information on selected ergogenic substances. Chapter 2 describes how anabolic steroids work & their adverse effects on various organ systems. Chapter 3 describes USOC & NCAA drug testing procedures, including confidentiality & accuracy of analysis. Chapter 4 explains the effect of alcohol on athletic performance as well as its pharmacological action & numerous adverse effects. Chapter 5 discusses "AIDS & the Athlete." Chapter 6 discusses "Exercise-induced Asthma & the Athlete." Chapter 7, "Sports Nutrition--General Principles & Issues," provides information regarding nutrition & controversies relating to nutritional topics. Chapter 8 contains a listing of more than 14,000 drugs (both prescription & non-prescription) marketed in the United States. The list indicates which drugs are banned or permitted for athletic competition by the NCAA, the USOC, or both. To order the book send $9.95 (includes S&H) to Clean Data, Inc. P.O. Box 14183. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4183.