Athletes

Alcohol, Other Drugs, & the Elite Athlete

As an athlete, you depend on your body and mind to be functioning at optimum levels at all times. There are many "Get Ripped Quick" schemes vying for your attention offering the fastest, easiest way to lose weight, add muscle, optimize performance and on and on. It's hard to know what is safe.

Substances that affect your body don't always have to be bannned. Alcohol has both short and long term effects on your athletic ability.

Here you'll find information and links to what can reduce and enhance your performance.

Links:
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
NCAA Student Guide

PDF Documents:
For the Athlete: Alcohol & Athletic Performance