doping drug abuse Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/doping Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/doping Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 5, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents doping, use of substances or techniques to illegally improve human performance and, more specifically, to gain a competitive advantage in athletic events. In the realm of sports, doping is a complex issue, owing to impacts on not only the physical and mental health of athletes but also on the fairness and image of athletic competition. There are different forms of doping, which generally are classified as blood doping, gene doping, mechanical doping, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Blood doping involves the use of substances or techniques that increase the number of circulating red blood cells or that increase ...(100 of 950 words)

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