Routledge Rethinking Drug Use in Sport - Routledge Research Book

Explore a paradigm-shifting reappraisal of contemporary drug policy in sport. In Rethinking Drug Use in Sport: Why the war will never be won, authors Bob Stewart and Aaron Smith argue that drug use is an unavoidable consequence of the nature, structure, and culture of modern athletics. This book challenges the current methods of drug management by de-mythologizing the assumptions that support existing controls. Instead of focusing on unattainable goals of drug-free sport, the text shifts the focus toward the long-term well-being and civil rights of the athlete. It provides a powerful argument for creating a legitimate space for drug use within the sporting world. This work is essential for those studying the sociological and cultural aspects of sports policy, offering a critical look at how we manage performance and athlete rights in a changing global landscape.