The motives for doping drug use in nonprofessional drug use in nonprofessional athletes and methods of prevention / Petar Mitić, Dragan Radovanović. - (Facta Universitatis - Physical Education and Sport 9 (2011) 11; p. 203-212)
Doping is commonly associated with proffesional sport. Unfortunately, doping is not only used by athletes competing ’for medals,’ it is also common in various recreational sports activities. Studies carried out in different countries reveal the necessity of preventive action and the reduction of the incidence of doping drug use in this group of athletes. The clear identification of the motives in nonprofessional athletes for using these dangerous substances is the core of the problem and the sole adequate basis fordeveloping operative preventive plans.
Results obtained from various relevant studies have been presented. They point out thatthe athlete’s morality, personality characteristics, reference groups and the individuals themselves play vital roles in the process of starting to use doping drugs. Based on these findings, authors propose a comprehensive plan for the prevention and reduction of theincidence for doping drug use among nonprofessional athletes. The plan is based on: informative-educative work on the effect of doping on health, optimal nutrition planning, supplementation planning, and individual training system planning, all in accordance with the personality features, sports discipline and goals that a recreational athlete sets for himself. It is also of vital importance to work on improving the psychosocialcharacteristics of an individual.
