Psychological Factors in Athletes' Substance Use
By Steven R. Heyman, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 3, Number 2, 1996, Pages 3-5
Abstract:
In an article abstracted from the work of the late Dr. Steven Heyman, key psychological factors relating to athletes' use and abuse of recreational drugs and alcohol are examined. While it is assumed that athletes are vulnerable to the same range of factors that cause recreational substance use and abuse in the general society, there are factors that can take on particular significance for athletes. These include: sensation seeking; the sport world; the macho role; and stress reduction.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Athlete Alcohol and Drug Use
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 3, Number 2, 1996
Society has held numerous myths concerning the drinking and drug-related habits of athletes. Assuming that athletes tend to avoid alcohol and other drugs because they are in training or don't have the time to become involved are two such myths. In this issue of The Prevention Researcher several noted professionals in the field of athlete alcohol and drug use examine the problem.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Alcohol Use Among High School Athletes, Pages 1-3
- • Preventing Substance Use in Young Athletes, Pages 6-9
- • Psychological Factors in Athletes' Substance Use, Pages 3-5
- • Sports, Drugs, & Other Societal Reflections, Pages 10-11
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