Are sports stars who are caught using illegal drugs unfairly vilified?
- Written by Jack Wilson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney
JFontan/ShutterstockWith the Paris Olympics and Paralympics wrapped up, and leading Australian sports codes coming to an end of their 2024 seasons, many athletes will be celebrating well-earned wins and commiserating losses.
While this is a joyous occasion for most, some are likely to find themselves in a scandal involving illicit drugs.
Many...





