Will we be able to stop "doping" from poisoning the world of sport? The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) states that the term doping derives from the African word "dop", a vine leaf-based concoction that Zulu warriors drank before going into battle (as reported in Maxwell, & Melham, 2005, p.1). Today, many athletes around the world have been found guilty of violating anti-doping laws. Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of drug-related offenders in sports, as the need to win becomes paramount and drugs are passed from athlete to athlete, directly and indirectly. While they are not used by everyone, it is vital that sports personnel are educated and informed about health issues such as cardiovascular disease and the legal implications associated with the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The use of performance-enhancing drugs improves the performance of athletes; however, it could endanger the body's natural mechanism. The organism is an organism that is able to perform its optimal function depending on how it is treated, through the lifestyle, sedentary or active, eating habits, physical exercise and hygiene habits of the individual. These are altered by the use of drugs. Many athletes ignore the reality of the serious effects of doping on the body and put themselves at risk of contracting many potential diseases, for example “cardiovascular and liver disease, male and female infertility and emotional instability – depression” (Maxwell et al. al., 2005 ). These reactions may be evident after prolonged use of the drugs as athletes can become dependent on them. In contrast, enhancement drugs can “increase athletes' strength, speed, appetite, and reduce fatigue” (Arnheim, & Prentice, 2002). These advantages add to the oppression... middle of paper..., this would lead to chaos, indiscipline, the collapse of the social order and the failure of the ethics of sport. The World Anti-Doping Agency has joined the medical team to maintain and monitor standards deemed appropriate by the anti-doping agencies, to promote sound sportsmanship for all competitors. Works CitedArnheim D, & Prentice W, Essentials of Athletic Training (2002) 5th edition. Chapter 23, pp518-519. New York.Levy L. (2011). Steve Mullings tested positive, The Gleaner, pp1. Sec B.Maxwell J, & Mehlman JD, (2005) Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports: http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com Retrieved: March 2, 2012 Sommerville S, lewis M. (2005) Accidental Doping Violations in Sports: There is a need to improve sports education: Sports Med, British Journal of Sports Medicine; 39:512-516, doi: 10.1136