Dark Secrets The Gaming Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

Doping In eSports

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As eSports become more competitive and exponentially more popular with title and money on the line, it’s become its own industry. Just like in regular sports, doping, or using performance-enhancing drugs, has become an issue. Today, many eSports athletes utilize drugs such as Adderall to stay alert and focused whether they’re in training or during a competition.

However, strangely enough, many eSports companies have turned a blind eye regarding the use of these substances. It wasn’t until 2015 that the ESL Gaming Network began to take notice of the issue and implementing anti-doping procedures in the industry.