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Drugs

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KS4 Physical Education

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Drugs

A drug is a chemical substance that affects the way the body works.

Sportspeople may take drugs to improve their performance. Some drugs are allowed, some are not.

Illegal drug use in sport is known as doping.

Generally, drugs are developed for medical use.

All drugs are dangerous when misused.

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Reasons for taking drugs

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Banned substances

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Performance-enhancing drugs