Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Current anti-doping strategy is aimed at eradication of doping in elite sports by means of all-out repression, buttressed by a war-like ideology similar to the public discourse sustaining international efforts against illicit drugs. Rather than striving for eradication of doping in sports, which appears to be an unattainable goal, a more pragmatic approach aimed at controlled use and harm reduction may be a viable alternative to cope with doping and doping-like behaviour.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kayser et al. (2007) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: