SPORT MOTIVES AND PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE OF YOUNG ATHLETES: DOES THE IMPORTANT THING IS REALLY TO TAKE PART?

BACKGROUND: As for ergogenic substances, studies show that groups of young athletes are more likely to use psychoactive substances than their peers. The links underlying these two contrasting health habits yet stay elusive. OBJECTIVES: As a possible explanation, this study examines the relationship between sport motives and psychoactive substance use of young athletes within a sample of participants enabling generalization of findings to diverse...