Alcohol and Other Drugs (ATOD )
and the Effects on Athletic
Performance
SPORTS TEAM
What Student Athletes Need to
Compete
• Hydration
– Drink plenty of fluids (water, Gatorade)
• Food
– Replace used calories
– Eat a well balanced diet
• Conditioning
– Strength training
– Endurance training
• Recovery
– Get plenty of rest
– Take weeks off during the year
What Student Athletes DO NOT
Need to Compete
• Stimulants
• Anabolic Agents
– Anabolic steroids, testosterone, androstendione
• Alcohol
• Street Drugs
– Marijuana, Heroin, THC
• Painkillers
– When misused/Overused
• Tobacco
NCAA Banned Drugs
• Classes of drugs currently banned
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Stimulants
Anabolic agents
Alcohol and Beta Blockers
Diuretics and other masking agents
Street drugs
Peptide hormones and analogues
Anti-Estrogens
Beta-2 Agonists
Statement: Supplements are regulated by the FDA
A. True
B. False
Statement: Supplements are regulated by the FDA
A. True
B. False
Manufacturers don't have to seek FDA approval before putting dietary
supplements on the market. In addition, companies can claim that products
address a nutrient deficiency, support health or are linked to body functions, if
they have supporting research, and they include a disclaimer that the FDA hasn't
evaluated the claim. (www.MayoClinic.com)
A study scheduled to be released Wednesday and obtained by USA TODAY
reports that 13 of the 52 supplements (25%) purchased at various U.S. retailers
contained small amounts of steroids and six (11.5%) had banned stimulants.
(www.USAToday.com)
Drugs and Procedures Subject to
Restrictions
a.
Blood Doping
b.
Local Anesthetics (under some conditions)
c.
Manipulation of Urine Samples
d.
Beta-2 Agonists permitted only by prescription and
inhalation
e.
Caffeine if concentrations in urine exceed 15
micrograms/ml
Anabolic Steroids
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*Possible Health
Consequences in Women
– Excessive growth of body hair
– Male-pattern baldness
– Enlargement of the clitoris
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*Universal Health
Consequences
1.
1.
2.
2.
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3.
Severe acne and cysts
Oily scalp
Fluid retention
Psychiatric effects
1.
2.
3.
*source: www.nida.nih.gov
Cancer
Tumors
Skin
1.
2.
3.
4.
High blood pressure
Heart attacks
Liver
1.
2.
Possible Health Consequences
in Men
– Shrinking of testicles
– Development of breasts
– Infertility
Cardiovascular System
Rage, aggression
Mania
delusions
Myth and Facts
COLLEGEDRINKINGPREVENTION.GOV
Alcohol and Athletic Performance
– Alcohol cancels out gains from your workout
– Alcohol causes dehydration and slows down the
body’s ability to heal
– Alcohol use prevents muscle recovery
– Alcohol use constricts metabolism and
endurance
– Alcohol use inhibits absorption of nutrients
Alcohol Poisoning
• What Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol
Poisoning?
– Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions (breathing/gag reflex)
– A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions
– This leads to DEATH by asphyxiation
• Critical Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
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Vomiting
Seizures
Mental confusion, stupor, coma
Irregular breathing
Alcohol Poisoning
• What Should You do if You Suspect Someone has
Alcohol Poisoning?
– Do Not Wait For All Symptoms To Be Present!
– If you suspect a person has overdosed on alcohol, Call 911!
• What Can Happen If Alcohol Poisoning Goes
Untreated?
– Hypothermia (low body temperature)
– Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) which leads to seizures
– Untreated severe dehydration from vomiting can cause seizures, permanent
brain damage and DEATH
– Irreversible Brain Damage
Blood Alcohol Content
BAC Calculator
Alcohol Calorie Calculator
Bystander Training
• Medical Amnesty Policy on ESU Campus
– If you discover a person who is intoxicated and
needs help, or if you are intoxicated and need
help, call campus police or a residence hall official.
Bystander Training
• Extends to social situations
– Do not ignore a dangerous situation - take action!
– Drinking games
– Sexual advances
– Drug use
Marijuana
1. Because marijuana is a herb and comes from the earth it
isn’t harmful
2. Marijuana use will not effect my performance
3. Marijuana has proven long-term health effects
4. Marijuana is a street drug and appears on the NCAA
banned substance list
Painkillers
• Types most commonly used
– NSAIDs (ibuprofen), Tylenol, Asprin
– Opioids (codeine, percocet, vicodin, darvocet)
• Studies Suggest*
– Misuse/Overuse of painkillers can not only negate pain relieving benefits, but
also increase the risk of injury
Hazing
• What is it?
– Various rituals and other
activities involving abuse,
humiliation or harassment
used as a way of initiating a
person into a group
• Facts*
– 55% of college students
involved in clubs,
organizations and teams
experience hazing
– 40% of athletes who reported
being involved in hazing
behaviors report that a coach
or advisor was aware of the
activity; 22% report the coach
was involved
– 82% of deaths from hazing
involve alcohol
• *source:
www.hazingprevention.org
Rules
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7 Social Norms Statistics
Raise Hands
I AM THE FINAL DECISION
No jumping out of seats, cursing, slapping,
kicking, hitting, mean looks
• PRIZES FOR WINNERS
Before we start…
• What is a Social Norm?
Social Norms
• What is a Social Norm?
http://www.econ.jhu.edu/People/Young/PalgraveSocialNormsJuly07JHU.pdf
What percentage of ESU students have
never missed a class due to drinking
What percentage of students have
never missed a class due to drinking
60.8%
What percentage of ESU students have
never performed poorly on a test or
important project due to alcohol
What percentage of ESU students have
never performed poorly on a test or
important project due to alcohol
70.4%
What percentage of ESU students never
drive after they drink
What percentage of ESU students never
drive after they drink
77.1%
What percentage of ESU students
believe they should contribute to the
well being of other students
What percentage of ESU students
believe they should contribute to the
well being of other students
69.5%
What percentage of ESU students have
turned down an offer for a drink or
drugs within the last 30 days
What percentage of ESU students have
turned down an offer for a drink or
drugs within the last 30 days
71.6%
What percentage of ESU students drink
0-5 days a month
What percentage of ESU students drink
0-5 days a month
54.7%
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Reference List
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http://www.catawba.edu/academic/physicaleducation/pdfs/NCAADrugPolicies.pdf
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http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2006/06/30/sports/othersports/01tour_gfx.ready.html
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www.nida.nih.gov
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http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/CollegeStudents/10myths/flash/myth.html
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http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/52f029004e0db2f3ad2bfd1ad6fc8b25/ND_pamphlet.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&
CACHEID=52f029004e0db2f3ad2bfd1ad6fc8b25
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http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/53e6f4804e0b8a129949f91ad6fc8b25/200910+Banned+Drug+Classes.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=53e6f4804e0b8a129949f91ad6fc8b25
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http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/ncaa/ncaa/academics+and+athletes/personal+welfare/health+and+safety/
drug+education+programs/nutritional_supplements
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazing
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http://www.hazingprevention.org/page.php?page_id=21927
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http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/SmokelessTobaccoandHowtoQuit/smokeless-tobaccorisks