TY - BOOK AU - Currie, Stephen, TI - Thinking critically : performance-enhancing drugs SN - 9781682823392 AV - RC1230 .C87 2018 U1 - 362.29088/796 23 PY - 2018///. CY - San Diego, CA : PB - ReferencePoint Press, Inc., KW - Athletes KW - Drug use KW - Doping in sports N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Should PED use by athletes be acceptable? -- How much do PEDs actually improve performance? -- Does testing for PED use deter athletes from doping? -- Are penalties for PED use inconsistent and unfair?; Grade 9 to 12 N2 - The use of drugs by athletes has been a source of controversy within the sports world for several decades. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. Topics include: Should PED Use by Athletes Be Acceptable? How Much Do PEDs Actually Improve Performance? Does Testing for PED Use Deter Athletes from Doping? How Should the Olympics Respond to Government-Sponsored PED Use? ER -