Athletic Drug Reference '93

The ATHLETIC DRUG REFERENCE '93 was created to raise awareness of drug education programs & testing policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association & the U.S. Olympic Committee. It includes information on the effects of anabolic steroids & alcohol on athletic performance, & it lists over 14,000 drugs & indicates their NCAA/USOC banned or permitted status. This is the only such drug reference book available, & it will be of particular interest to athletes & their parents, coaches, & trainers. THE ATHLETIC DRUG REFERENCE '93 is also available in computer program format (write for information). Chapter 1 contains answers to questions commonly asked by athletes & covers drug education & specific information on selected ergogenic substances. Chapter 2 describes how anabolic steroids work & their adverse effects on various organ systems. Chapter 3 describes USOC & NCAA drug testing procedures, including confidentiality & accuracy of analysis. Chapter 4 explains the effect of alcohol on athletic performance as well as its pharmacological action & numerous adverse effects. Chapter 5 discusses "AIDS & the Athlete." Chapter 6 discusses "Exercise-induced Asthma & the Athlete." Chapter 7, "Sports Nutrition--General Principles & Issues," provides information regarding nutrition & controversies relating to nutritional topics. Chapter 8 contains a listing of more than 14,000 drugs (both prescription & non-prescription) marketed in the United States. The list indicates which drugs are banned or permitted for athletic competition by the NCAA, the USOC, or both. To order the book send $9.95 (includes S&H) to Clean Data, Inc. P.O. Box 14183. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4183.Rosenberg, Jack M. is the author of 'Athletic Drug Reference '93', published 1992 under ISBN 9781881011026 and ISBN 188101102X.