MOSCOW — The drug at the center of Maria Sharapova's doping case, regularly given to Soviet troops in the 1980s to boost their stamina while fighting in Afghanistan, is normally prescribed for medical use for periods of four to six weeks.
Associated Press: Drug in Sharapova doping case used by Soviet troops in 1980s
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova speaks at a press conference in downtown Los Angeles, California, March 7.