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Besides amphetamine, what other stimulant drugs have been or are being used by athletes to improve performance? Describe the current status of each of these.
 
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When applied to a drug, the word ergogenic means energy-producing.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Strychnine (apparently no longer used; too dangerous); cocaine (illegal, banned, tested for); caffeine (banned at high levels12 ug/ml in urine); ephedrine (banned from dietary supplements since 2004).

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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