The Cyberathlete Professional League will be drug testing pro gamers participating in the 2007 season of CPL. According to CPL founder Angel Munoz, there are drugs on the market that could give gamers an advantage. He says,

“The potential for [drugs] being an issue absolutely concerns me. It should concern anybody in eSports, because as the stakes get larger, as in any sport, people will look for an edge.”

According to TwitchGuru, the “edge” could be methamphetamine and prescription drugs such as Ritalin in order to increase their reflexes. I’ve never heard of any gamer with increased reflexes on drugs, but a lot of flying hippos and colorful pyramids.

CPL will not be randomly testing pro gamers, but reserves the right to do so in case they suspect someone. Caffeine drinks like Red Bull and Rockstar will still be available, although a lot of gamers have actaully complained, saying a lot of caffeine does give an advantage.

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