Taunuuga
Consequences of Anti-Doping
Choosing to use doping substances or methods carries immense risks, not just for your health but also for your sporting career, financial stability, reputation, and social standing.
Physical Health:
Doping products can have severe and sometimes irreversible negative effects on your health, depending on the substance, dosage, and frequency of use. These consequences can even put your life in danger.
Mental Health:
While some doping substances may not directly harm your body, they can significantly impact your mental well-being. Anxiety, obsessive disorders, and even psychosis have been linked to doping use.
Social Consequences:
A doping violation can completely disrupt your life. It can damage your reputation, respect, and credibility, leading to isolation and persistent negative media scrutiny.
Financial Consequences:
In high-performance sports, doping violations often result in lost income, the reimbursement of prize money, and the loss of sponsorship deals. A multi-year or lifetime ban can severely impact your ability to earn a living and even lead to financial hardship.
Sporting Consequences:
Doping violations can lead to the loss of results, rankings, medals, and qualification places for events. It can also impact your team, potentially causing them to lose medals as well.
Legal Consequences:
Doping can have significant legal consequences, including suspension from competing in sports and organized training sessions.
Remember, Fa'aaloalo (respect) is a core Samoan value. Respect yourself, your sport, and the values of fair play by choosing to compete clean.
