Sooner or later, we need to respond to the fact that we have an epidemic of substance abuse that is taking a real toll on the lives of young people in America. Dr. Keith explains why we should test for drug-use in high schoolKeith Ablow...
Analyzes when and why school districts should conduct random drug tests of student athletes, highlighting the Vernonia School District v. Acton case. Facts of the case; Student's interest in privacy and the state's interest in curbing drug abuse among student athletes; Urinalysis; Nature and ...
In an era where drug tests are becoming increasingly common for employment and legal purposes, the need to explore the potential effects and benefits of THC detox methods has gained considerable attention. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive compound found in marijuana, and its presence in...
Top athletes in non-Olympic sports will also come under WADAs jurisdiction, but the FA say it will be impossible to manage every professional footballer. Instead, a national testing pool, likely to consist of up to 30 players ranging from youth teams to full internationals, will have to che...
one can never be sure but at least the uncertainties are limited if the drug, and it usually is a drug, has been around long enough to be well tested. This is all about legalities. The doctor’s first responsibility is to protect himself and his colleagues. It is not about doing the ...
Sweating leads to fluid loss that must be replenished. For proper hydration, it's recommended that athletes: Drink 16–20 ounces of water or a sports drink two to three hours before exercise. Drink an additional 7–10 ounces of water or a sports drink 10 to 20 minutes before exercise....
These days, professional athletes are used to flying in the lap of luxury, but this was not always the case. Before the 1957 season, the Brooklyn Dodgers became the first major league team to purchase their own team plane, a 44-seater with the team's name painted across the side. The ...
There’s huge pressure on all athletes to perform for their fans and for their sponsors. It’s success, money and power that rule professional sport rather than an honest attempt to do the best one can. Meanwhile companies around the world are losing billions of dollars to fake products. ...
to the point where athletes wore Pendlay brand shoes and used Pendlay weights. He currently sells Olympic barbells if you’re in the market. Recently, the K-State alum felt a calling to come back to McPherson and create something Kansas hasn’t seen before: a weightlifting champion. Glenn ...
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is used all over the world by athletes, actors and actresses, and basically anyone else who wishes to develop lean, chiseled muscles while cutting fat stores. It also has an effect on the elasticity of the skin and energy levels, but those are just added benefits...