The aim of the Human Enhancement Drugs Network (HEDN) is to improve the evidence-base around enhancement drugs and to connect people working in this field.
HEDN provides information on the six enhancement drug profiles, training, education and a HED Matters magazine. We invite interested individuals to get in touch with us on Twitter or email, or by becoming a member of HEDN.
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Latest News
New Bristol University Press book “The Muscle Trade”
HEDN member Dr Nick Gibbs has recently published the book “The Muscle Trade: The Use and Supply of Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs”.
“Doping and amateur athletes” webinar online now!
The Sport&EU and the Human Enhancement Drugs Network organised the ‘Doping and amateur athletes’ webinar (June, 2023).
The Clean Sport Alliance
The Clean Sport Alliance and RESPECT Project developed a film series raising awareness of issues Athlete Support Personnel (ASP) working in non-disabled and para-sport face with respect to clean sport.
Increase the impact of your research!
The Doping Authority Netherlands (Dopingautoriteit) has developed an international knowledge database that contains a diverse range of documents related to doping and anti-doping, including scientific articles and research reports. They are continually looking for new research for the database.
> Read more HERE
Latest Projects in the HED field
Perceptions of anti-doping
HEDN member Dr Scott McLean is currently conducting a survey on perceptions of anti-doping system stakeholders on the accessibility, usability, and effectiveness of anti-doping education.
He is currently looking for participants.
Quick Reference Guide to harm minimisation for patients using PIEDs.
Based on the full GP Guide, a Quick Reference Guide to Harm Minimisation: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and other performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) has been developed which provides a quick overview of important assessment and management tips for GPs.