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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ANTI-DOPING COMMITTEE
CONSEQUENCES OF DOPING
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Doping is the use of performance enhancing drugs or methods that are prohibited in sports. It is when the athlete commits one of the Anti-Doping Rule Violations such as:
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Consequences of doping to mental and physical health |
| Depending on the substance, the dosage and the duration of use, some Performance Enhancing Drugs have been proven to have severe side effects and can cause irreversible damage to an athlete's body.
Scientific research has shown that there is a considerable correlation between the use of PEDs and mental health issues. Most commonly, it was found that the use of doping substances can trigger anxiety, obsessive disorders or psychosis. |
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Consequences to athlete's social life
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| Being associated with doping or a doping offence will have an impact on the person’s reputation and social relations. In the public view, athletes or other persons convicted of doping are often considered cheaters and people may feel that they no longer want to be connected to someone who has damaged the reputation of a sport and displayed poor judgement.
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Consequences to athlete's finances
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| A ban resulting from an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) will have a significant financial impact on the individual. For athletes and Athlete Support Personnel, this includes the requirement to return prize money or a financial sanction. Other negative consequences of doping include termination of contracts and sponsorship deals, loss of government funding, grants and other forms of financial support.
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| Sanctions
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| An Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) will impact an athlete's ability to train and compete. For coaches and other Athlete Support Personnel, a ban may mean they are no longer able to practice their profession and work with athletes.
Sanctions resulting from an ADRV can range from a warning to a lifetime ban from all sports. It is important to note that an individual who is banned in one sport will also be prohibited from playing, coaching or working with athletes in any other capacity in a different sport. It is also against the Code to work with Athlete Team Members (coaches, physicians or others) who are ineligible due to ADRV, or who have been convicted of a criminal or professional disciplinary offence relating to doping. A full list of all Athlete Support Personnel currently suspended from working with Athletes or other Persons can be found on the WADA Prohibited Association List (Prohibited Association List | World Anti Doping Agency).
Reference: WADA Code 2021 - The World Anti-Doping Code
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