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In Reply to: Doping in the world of music posted by middleground on September 23, 2014 at 08:43:10:
Beta blockers have also been used for many years by public speakers and actors who suffer stage fright or are just unable to quell their nervousness when on stage. And beta blockers are commonly prescribed for people who fear flying. They do not affect brain function at all, and do not enhance muscle or hand-eye coordination. They do not possess any sort of effect on "feelings" or "mood" or other artistic benefits. They inhibit nervousness caused by the release of adrenaline. For public speaking, for example, this would eliminate the kind of hyperventilating that commonly occurs when an inexperienced speaker steps up to the mike.
I wouldn't consider use of beta blockers any more "doping" than taking aspirin for a headache before performing.
So why are they a prescription drug? Because, if you already have low blood pressure, the normal effect of beta blockers to steady heart rate can further reduce blood pressure, which could be dangerous.
As for real doping, a lot of performing artists use alcohol before (or during) performance.
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
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Follow Ups
- Doping? - Amphissa 12:01:45 09/23/14 (4)
- If they enhance performance than doping is an appropriate word . . . - risabet 13:33:04 09/25/14 (1)
- They don't make you play better so not PEDs - andy evans 07:41:08 09/26/14 (0)
- RE: Doping? - middleground 16:15:59 09/23/14 (1)
- RE: Doping? - Amphissa 20:37:31 09/23/14 (0)
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