@article{ref1,
title="Comparative analysis of substance use in ballet, dance sport, and synchronized swimming: results of a longitudinal study",
journal="Medical problems of performing artists",
year="2010",
author="Zenic, Natasa and Peric, Mia and Zubcevic, Nada Grcic and Ostojic, Zdenko and Ostojic, Ljerka",
volume="25",
number="2",
pages="75-81",
abstract="There have been few studies comparing substance use and misuse (SU&M) in different performing arts forms. Herein, we identified and compared SU&M in women studying an art (ballet, n = 21), a non-Olympic sport (dance sport, n = 25), and an Olympic sport (synchronized swimming, n = 23). The sample of variables comprised general, educational, and sport factors, as well as SU&M data, including consumption of opiates, cigarettes, alcohol, nutritional supplements, doping behaviors, and beliefs. Using the Kruskal-Wallis test, we found no significant differences between study groups in potential doping behaviors. Most of the examinees reported that they did not rely on physicians' and/or coaches' opinions regarding doping. Only sport dancers recognized their consumption of cannabis as a violation of anti-doping rules. Those more convinced that doping habits are present in their sport (or art) have a certain tendency toward doping usage. In conclusion, a strong anti-doping campaign within the studied arts is suggested, focusing on the health-related problems of SU&M.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-1158",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}