How can drugs affect the brain of the atheletes? – Secondary 11

Question: How can drugs affect the brain of the atheletes?
- Keywords:
  athelete,
  brain,
  drug,
  sports doping
Asked by tlawrie to Jemma, John, Katie, Lisa on 22 Jun 2012. This question was also asked by the007mini007einstien.
- Jemma Ransom answered on 22 Jun 2012:
  
  Hi @tlawrie,
  
  it depends on the drug and the athlete. I have read of amphetamines and other brain stimulants being used by athletes, these can cause paranoia and psychosis in some individuals. However the response of any brain to a particular drug depends on the dose and the individual.
  
  Jemma

Question: How can drugs affect the brain of the atheletes?