Chess and Drugs

For those interested banned substance or performance enhancing drugs are divided in to several categories.

Stimulants
Substances that increase alertness and reduce fatigue. They may also increase competitiveness and hostility. They are banned because they can produce a psychological and physical stimulus which may improve athletic performance. Some physical signs of when you have used stimulant include dilated pupils, increased sweating, nervousness, anxiety, hand tremors, weight loss, insomnia, rapid heart rate and increased blood pressure.

Narcotics
Primarily substances that help overcome effects of pain, some of which include morphine and its chemical and pharmacological analogues. Banned because they mask pain. A false sense of security can cause an athlete to ignore a potentially serious injury, and by continuing to train and/or compete, risk further damage. Also, narcotics may reduce anxiety which may artificially enhance an athlete’s performance.

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