
Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.
Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
Enhancement or Harm? The Medical Truth About Performance Drugs
Welcome to “Enhancement or Harm?” where we look into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, We’ll explore the medical science behind these substances: how they work, what they do to the body, and the very real risks they pose — not just to elite athletes, but to everyday people chasing an edge. Whether it’s the pressure to win, the allure of strength, or the promise of speed, the use of these drugs often comes at a cost — to health, to careers, and to integrity.