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The effect of drugs in sport can be categorised in to three as follows:

(1) Drugs that are 'body building' (i.e. improves power and strength)

(2) Drugs that enhance the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood (i.e. improves endurance)

(3) Drugs that steady the heart rate (improves your aim in shooting and Archery)

(4) Drugs that mask (hide) the use of other drugs

(5) Drugs that stimulate the brain and nervous system (improves attention span, concentration, motivation)

Athletes are sometimes also caught taking banned recreational drugs.

Sport governing bodies across the world impose stiff penalties on sports men and women who engage in attempts to boost athletic performance by using drugs.

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