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In this program, you'll learn about the use of steroids in sports and the ethical questions surrounding this issue. You'll get a chance to examine how drug policies in sport are implemented and carried out to test for banned substances, and take a look at the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and other drugs on the body.
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Diane Jones Konihowski (2:11)
Former Olympian/Spokesperson for Ethics in Sport
Listen to this three-time former Olympian talk about how she knows her competitors were taking drugs.
Watch Diane's Video...
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Discussion Questions:
• Are you surprised by the physical effects that Diane Jones Konihowski describes in her competitors? Why do you think these might be side effects of performance-enhancing drugs?
• Put yourself in the place of an Olympic athlete competing against other athletes who are doping to improve their performance. Would you consider doping in order to be competitive with them? Why or why not?
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