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Prepare For Those Drug Tests |
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Written by Administrator (SysOP)
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Saturday, 09 December 2006 |
That's right, I'm talking about you. Yes, you. You may think Counter-Strike and professional gaming is all fun and... games, but think again. Crystal meth and Ritalin are very real problems for gamers, and the CPL is looking to take a stand against their use within the league.
In 2007, the CPL's terms and conditions will include a new provision allowing the CPL to test participating players for drugs. "The potential for [drugs] being an issue absolutely concerns me," Munoz says. "It should concern anybody in eSports, because as the stakes get larger, as in any sport, people will look for an edge."
That "edge" has become a growing concern for some in professional gaming, who believe gamers could potentially use illegal drugs such as crystal methamphetamine and even prescription medications like Ritalin to increase their alertness, reflex times, physical stamina and mental concentration. TwitchGuru previously reported on how such substances are being abused by gamers at LAN parties, and the possible threat of performance-enhancing drugs tainting professional competitions where hundreds of thousands of pounds are stake.
The tests may be administered starting in the 2007 season. Read more...
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