The practice of doping, defined as the unlawful consumption of performance-enhancing substances (PES) in sports, is a key ethical, medical and societal issue in current athletics. This article addresses some of the forced attempts to grasp the phenomenon of doping, which is an important aspect for individuals in general, not only in sport but in every walk of life. This analysis aims to contribute to the ongoing subtext towards policy reforms in the governance of sports and provide insights on the draught of stimulating the underlying reasons for doping, handling the potentiality of detection measures and improve the plight against the strength of anti-doping agencies. The sports world has long been plagued by doping, the practice of individuals taking banned substances or methods to improve physical performance. This paper provides a non-exhaustive list of these aspects by addressing its physiological effects, ethical implications, impact on sports organization companies and sport communities. Based on recent scientific publications some of which are presented here, and historical statistics, this book provides a critical analysis of the efficiency of anti-doping policies, and suggests ways to improve these policies.