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ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder |
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ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
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Anabolic Steriods
Anabolic steroids help build muscle intially and are used in sports that require strength and speed. They may also improve an athlete's recovery time. |
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| B |
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Beta-2 Agonists
Beta-agonists are bronchodilator medicines that open airways by relaxing the muscles around the airways that tighten during an asthma attack. |
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Beta-blockers
Beta-blockers are commonly used for heart disease to lower blood pressure and decrease the heart rate, and may be used to descrease fine motor tremor. |
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Blood Doping
The administration of blood, red blood cells and related blood products to an athlete, which may be preceded by withdrawal of blood from the athlete who continues to train in a blood-depleted state. |
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Diuretics
Diuretics remove the excess water from the body. They are used in sports where the athletes are categorized by their body weight. The use of diuretics can lead to severe dehydration, loss of essential nutrients and death. Plus, diuretics are used to help an athlete make weight or mask other prohibited substances. |
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EPO
Erythropoietin |
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HGH
Human Growth Hormone |
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Restricted Substance
A prohibited substance that is permitted under certain circumstances. An athlete must notify the relevant medical authorities and provide USADA a statement from their physician. |
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Stimulants
An agent, especially a chemical agent such as caffeine, that temporarily arouses or accelerates physiological or organic activity. |
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THG
Tetrahydrogestrinone, an anabolic steroid |
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TUE
Therapeutic Use Exemption |
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