Drugs and Sports By Rodney G. Peck by Kaitlyn Guardado https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b en-us 2017-01-02 17:13:08 UTC 2023-02-11 23:36:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rugbyball.png Introduction 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149206695 1.
In the book Drugs and Sports, drug addiction is explained and how it can be treated. I’ll be going over about certain chapters of the book as well as certain drugs and how they  can affect your body, and how the two don't go together very well.


]]> 2017-01-25 01:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149206695 What is drug addiction? 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149206980 2.
Drug addiction is anything that you can be addicted to, it can range from cocaine to alcohol such as wine, beer, and liquor. It is a disease but it can be treated with professional help. Depending on the body, drugs can affect the body differently but, if there's one thing they have in common it's that they can be very harmful to the body which most people know that but don't take into consideration when doing drugs. 

]]> 2017-01-25 01:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149206980 Types of Drugs 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149207156 3.
As I mentioned earlier there are many types of drugs, the most common ones would be marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, and steroids. All of these are considered drugs because of the certain ingredients they contain that make it so addicting for people to get use to. 

]]> 2017-01-25 01:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149207156 Steroids 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149207272 4.
Steroids are the most abused drug in the history of athletics. Athletes mainly use this drug for competition in sports. What are steroids?, they are  a fake testosterone that controls how we grow and the way our muscles grow. Steroids cause a lot of problems that most people don't think about. It affects the way our bodies function, people have problem thinking and acting normally. Steroids can cause your bones to stop growing which causes you not to grow to your normal height, it also cause cholesterol which can lead to high blood pressure which may lead to heart attacks which may lead to death. Although athletes may think that it helps them by becoming faster, bigger, and stronger it may be true for a while, but it doesn't last. They are risking their health and it's not worth it.

]]> 2017-01-25 01:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149207272 Marijuana 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149477267 5.
Contains over 400 chemicals and can cause mood changes, it can also be very addictive. Some long term effects of smoking marijuana is redness in  the eyes, brain damage, your heart has a low oxygen supply, lung cancer is possible and sex organs can be damaged which does not lead to a normal sexual growth. Some signs that indicate the use of marijuana are memory loss, loss of coordination and concentration, as well as unusual fears.

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Contains three chemicals that are very dangerous, the chemicals include nicotine making cigarettes very addictive, tar, and carbon monoxide. Some signs of use would be shortness of breath, bad breath, coughing, and asthma. Some long term effects would be high blood pressure, possible heart attack, lung cancer, pneumonia, emphysema, and bronchitis. 

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This is the most addictive drug on the list, it changes the brain's chemistry. Signs of use are nosebleeds, loss of sleep and weight, depression, violent behavior, the shakes, as well as poor appearance. Some long term effects would be central nervous system damage, possible aids from sharing an infected needle, stroke or heart attack. 

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Can alter your moods, changes in the body, and become habit-forming. It is also a depressant. It slows the body down and can do damage to your central nervous system. Signs of use would be bad judgement, loss of self control as well as coordination, slurred speech and sometimes blackouts. 
Some long term effects would be brain damage, high blood pressure, cirrhosis (liver problems) stomach ulcers, and weakness in the muscle and tissue.


]]> 2017-01-25 23:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149486410 Why athletes start using drugs 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149486500 9.
A big reason why they start drugs or why anyone starts drugs is peer pressure, it might not seem like a big reason but people do drugs because maybe their friends are doing it and they want to look “cool” so they are pressured to start these drugs which leads to bad habits. Some athletes start drugs because they want to enhance their performance as well as a competitive advantage. Professional athletes have very easy access to drugs due to their large salaries. In their mind they’re running the world and nothing can stop them and for some reason drugs are just the way they choose to go. Some athletes can go for a long time without getting caught but then there are the ones who had to suffer the consequences of being caught. 

]]> 2017-01-25 23:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149486500 Why its best to stay away from drugs 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149486649 10.
To be a good athlete  first you need to stay away from drugs. As an athlete you have responsibilities, your team counts on you, fans count on you and most important of all you really do owe it to yourself to be the best you can be and set that as a role model for younger fans. Passing on information about drugs can help people have an understanding on why it’s important to stay away from drugs 

]]> 2017-01-25 23:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149486649 Vocabulary 3058964 https://padlet.com/3058964/tstwtk4u7o4b/wish/149487376 Abuse- Overuse of drugs.
Alcoholics- People who are dependent on alcohol.
Chemical dependence- Someone who is mentally and physically dependent on drugs.
Drug- Any substance that is addicting and changes how the body functions.
Drug addict- Person who is dependent on a drug other than alcohol.
Experimentation- Use of drugs to find out how they will affect you.
Hallucinations- seeing, hearing, or feeling, things that aren't real.
Nervous system- The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Nicotine- The stimulant in tobacco that can cause addiction.
Symptoms- Changes in your body indicating that you have a disease.

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