Not to start an argument, but it's not "doping yerself up".
It's dealing with an inappropriate physical reaction. Same as using a wheelchair, eyeglasses, hearing aid, or bandaids on your fingers if yer an upright bass player (me!)...

I take antidepressants for a chronic stress problem. As well as dealing with the major stressors, it also allows me to function calmly on stage---and to enjoy myself.

YMMV, Rich McCarthy