- Many drugs that are used for medical purposes are often misused such as steroids, beta-blockers and diuretics
- Certain drugs that are listed under ‘Prohibited Substances and Methods’ by the World Anti-Doping Agency are being misued specially by the sports persons and the youth
- A seminar on ‘Say no to Drugs’ an initiative was organized by the Karnataka Olympic Association to spread awareness and asked the athletes and sportsperson not to use drugs
- Athletes make use of these drugs for a better performance and muscle growth which on a long run will affect the reproductive organs
- The blood doping can lead to blood clotting, stroke or heart attack and excess of diuretics could lead to loss of calcium and cause fatigue
- Neuropsychopharmacologist Ms.Chanda Kulkarni also pointed out that the drugs are readily available in the market and the chemist should issue the drugs only if there is a prescription
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a walkathon and signature campaign and told the youth were assets of the country and that there was a need to spread awareness on drugs
- The CM requested especially students and sportspersons, to stay away from drugs and rather focus on yoga and pranayama to stay away from drugs
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/therapeutic-drugs-are-often-misused/article6187663.ece