Use of psychotropic substances among elite athletes – a narrative review

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Elite athletes may use psychotropic substances for recreational reasons, (perceived) performance enhancement or self-medication. Causes can overlap. For athletes, substance use may be associated with various medical and social risks. Psychoactive substances include al...

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Published in:	Swiss Medical Weekly
Main Authors:	Jan Exner, Raoul Bitar, Xaver Berg, Eva-Maria Pichler, Marcus Herdener, Erich Seifritz, Malte Christian Claussen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2021-02-01
Subjects:	elite athlete professional sports psychotropic substances recreational substance use substance use disorders performance enhancing substances
Online Access:	https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2960