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Enemy Agents. Overview. Smokeless Tobacco Alcohol Antihistamines Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Steroids Multi-Ingredient Steroid Alternatives Ephedra. Smokeless Tobacco (ST). Negative health effects 50X higher risk for mouth cancer Contains 28 cancer-causing chemicals - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Enemy Agents
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Overview
• Smokeless Tobacco• Alcohol• Antihistamines• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
(NSAIDs)• Steroids• Multi-Ingredient Steroid Alternatives• Ephedra
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Smokeless Tobacco (ST)
Negative health effects– 50X higher risk for mouth cancer
• Contains 28 cancer-causing chemicals
– Permanent tooth stains– Bad breath– Lip and mouth sores– Tooth decay blood pressure and heart rate levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol
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Nicotine and ST
• Reported “benefits”– Decreased appetite– Maintenance or reduction in body weight– Enhances attention energy pain
• Detrimental effects blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate– Tightens blood vessels– Stimulates central nervous system– Permanent tooth stains
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Withdrawal and ST
• Nicotine withdrawal– Nicotine usage results in drug dependence– Cessation of nicotine results in withdrawal symptoms:
• Irritability• Anxiety• Depression• Moodiness• Headaches• Trouble sleeping• Poor concentration• Craving for nicotine• Increased body weight
• RISKS > BENEFITS
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Alcohol
• Heavy drinking is a major cause of preventable death!
• Effects on health include:– Damage to heart, liver, and skeletal
muscles risk for some cancers violence– Interferes with relationships– Dehydration– Negatively affects energy processes injury rate– Alcohol-drug interactions
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Antihistamines
• Prevalent among all groups of people– Common over-the-counter and prescription medications
• Effects on health: ability to concentrate– Delayed reaction time– Sleepiness– Dry mouth heart rate– Blurred vision– Constipation
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NSAIDs or Vitamin M
• Uses– Treat pain– Reduce fever/ inflammation
• Should be used on a limited basis!
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Negative Effects of Regular NSAID Use
effectiveness of daily aspirin use • Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers• May lower serum sodium levels in
athletes• Contribute to performance and
health decrements of athletes• Delays healing of muscle, cartilage,
ligaments, and tendons
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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
• “Designed” to act like testosterone• Used illegally by athletes to enhance
performance and/or improve physical performance because it– Increases body mass, lean body
mass, strength, and power and– Decreases body fat
• Banned by most athletic associations• Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004
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Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)
• Usage methods– Cycling
– Stacking
– Pyramiding
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Cycling and Steroids
• Multiple doses are taken over a period of time and then stopped for a specific time before beginning a new cycle– A 10 - 12 week application of a single
compound, or – Combination of different steroids– Followed by stopping all steroids for a
period of time
• Purpose:– Reduce risk of side effects
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Stacking and Steroids
• When two or more types of steroids are taken at the same to increase the effectiveness
• Oral and injection drugs may be mixed– This method is commonly
used by steroid (ab)users
• Different types are used so drug tests are passed
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Pyramiding and Steroids
• Various paradigms: frequency/dosage– Add various types of
steroids– Followed by dose
and frequency until no drugs are used
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Health Risks of Anabolic Steroids
Hormonal SystemCardiovascular
SystemLiver
Shrinking testicles in LDL (bad) and in HDL (good) cholesterol)
Cancer (prostate, pancreatic) Breast enlargement
Infertility High blood pressure Tumor(s)
Male-pattern-baldness Heart attack
Skin Enlargement of heart PsychiatricSevere acne Infection Mania
Fluid retention HIV/AIDS Delusions
Oily scalp Hepatitis Rage
Jaundice High blood pressure Aggressive behavior
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Concerns with Multi-Ingredient
Steroid Alternatives
• Not properly tested• Absolutely no basis to substantiate
claims• Potential for:
– Harmful side effects, allergic reactions, and toxicities
• Metabolic pathways and waste products from some compounds are unknown– Expensive and unlikely to replace benefits
of a good diet and sound training program
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Ephedra
• Herb containing several substances called ephedra alkaloids (epinephrine and pseudoepinephrine)
• Multiple adverse effects reported• FDA concluded in 2004 that
ephedra alkaloids pose a risk of serious adverse events
• Ephedra is illegal!
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Key Points
• Tobacco is addictive and can cause cancer• Alcohol, in excess, can lead to dehydration
and compromise performance• OTC drugs (antihistamines, NSAIDs, and
aspirin) should be used in moderation• NSAIDs should be limited during
deployments because they interfere with bleeding control
• Steroids are illegal and unsafe• Steroid alternatives are to be avoided