Title: Anabolic steroids in sport and exercise /
Authors: Yesalis, Charles.
Publisher: Human Kinetics,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Anabolic steroids Health aspects.; Doping in sports.; Anabolic Agents adverse effects; Doping in Sports
Abstract: This text presents research findings on the use and abuse of steroids in sports and exercise, and information on steroid use within professional sports and among Olympic athletes. In addition, information on drug use among international student athletes, adolescents and body builders is explored.
Contents: Anabolic-androgenic steroids: a historical perspective and definition / Charles D. Kochakian and Charles E. Yesalis -- History of anabolic steroid use in sport and exercise / Charles E. Yesalis, Stephen P. Courson and James E. Wright -- Incidence of anabolic steroid use: a discussion of methodological issues / Charles E. Yesalis [and others] -- Prevention of anabolic steroid use / Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot -- Effect of anabolic steroid use on body composition and physical performance ; Effects of anabolic steroids on physical health / Karl E. Friedl -- Women and anabolic steroids / Diane L. Elliot and Linn Goldberg -- Psychological effects of endogenous testosterone and anabolic-androgenic steroids / Michael S. Bahrke -- Anabolic steroids: potential for physical and psychological dependence ; Assessment and treatment of anabolic steroid abuse, dependence, and withdrawal / Kirk J. Brower -- Legal aspects of anabolic steroid use and abuse / Carol Cole Kleinman, C.E. Petit -- Evolution and politics of drug testing / Jim Ferstle -- Drug testing and anabolic steroids / R. Craig Kammerer -- Societal alternatives / Charles E. Yesalis, Michael S. Bahrke and James E. Wright.