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Foreword
 We
live in ever-changing times. As things become more complex the young people
of our nation are forced to make choices early in their lives that, now
more than ever, impact their
potential both physically
and mentally. In many cases paths are chosen
without any real regard for future consequence.
I strongly encourage all
of our
young people to design their own game plan.
A plan that would enable you to become
who and whatever you want to be
in the future. No matter where life takes you,
making a conscious choice to stay away
from drugs is the smartest move
you will
ever make.
A reliance on drugs, whether for performance enhancement or recreation,
continues to bring down successful, talented, wealthy and creative individuals.
Using drugs quickly eats away at your potential and eventually kills the
hopes
and dreams you have for yourself – hopes and dreams that we
all must keep alive. Experience the world and all the wonderful opportunities
that
go with it to its fullest. Choose to live smart, stay away from drugs and
continue to be a winner in life.
Drugs and Sport: The Score provides coaches, parents and other leaders
in sport with simple facts on performance enhancing substances and suggestions
as to how to become an effective advocate for drug-free sport in youth
programs. I encourage you to be a pivotal player in the promotion
of drug-free sport and assist athletes to make healthy, ethical choices
both
on and off the field.
Pat Quinn
Head Coach, Men’s Olympic Hockey Team
XIX Olympic Winter Games
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 Recent
statistics show that the use of drugs in sport is still a problem, and
an ever-increasing one at that. At great risk to their health, athletes
are
starting to experiment at younger
ages with the different substances
available in the sporting community.
It is sad that the image of sport has been tarnished
by the various dopingrelated scandals
that have made headlines over the past few
years.
As a result, there is no longer the
same respect for ethics in sport as there once was.
The use of steroids and other drugs in the world of sports is much more
widespread than we might like to believe. It is crucial that we continue
to work in partnership in an effort to implement
strategies aimed at putting
an end to this problem.
With the cooperation of its partners, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
has
been able to produce this information booklet, which can be used as a tool
by
athletes and those who influence them, as well as by anyone involved directly
or
indirectly in sporting activities. We hope that the momentum will be maintained
through this and other proactive initiatives.
On behalf of all members
of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police involved in the prevention of drug
use
in sports, we would like to extend a special
thank you to the Institut national de la recherche scientifique-Institut
Armand-Frappier, as well as the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, for
their valuable
contribution
to this initiative.
Raf Souccar
Chief Superintendent, Director General
Drugs & Organized Crime
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