There are several potential dangers involving their misuse in contact sports. This paper reviews the three main CNS stimulants, ephedrine, amfetamine, and cocaine, in relation to misuse in sport.

Stimulants are used in team contact sports such as ice hockey and American football and sports which require quick reaction times such as baseball. Beta blockers - these banned drugs help a ...

Designed for rehydration during physical activity, sports drinks contain electrolytes (sodium, potassium) and carbohydrates ...

A first positive involving a banned stimulant results in follow-up testing, and a second positive causes a 50-game suspension. TUEs totaled 65, of which 61 were for attention deficit hyperactivity ...

A new study published in Praehistorische Zeitschrift sheds light on the use of stimulants in ancient military practices. Researchers have found hundreds of small spoon-shaped objects at ...

The examination of the b-sample has confirmed that German bobsleigh athlete Simon Wulff has tested positive at a World Cup meet in December for a stimulant that is allowed in training but banned in ...