2018 Prohibited List: Summary of Major Changes
October 2, 2017
In 2018, the Prohibited List has a number of changes of which athletes and support personnel need to be aware. Read through the changes.
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Athlete Advisory: Growing Evidence that Ostarine is a Risk for Athletes
July 25, 2017
Ostarine is the trademarked name for a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM) that is not approved for human use or consumption in the U.S., or in any other country. Ostarine is also prohibited at all times under the S1. Anabolic Agent category of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
Athlete Advisory: “Low Risk” Supplements May Be Riskier Than They Appear
April 12, 2017
Examples of manufacturers that have marketed seemingly low-risk vitamin and electrolyte supplements that contained dangerous and prohibited anabolic agents.
ATHLETE REMINDER: 2017 WADA Prohibited List Now in Effect
January 5, 2017
USADA would like to remind all athletes that the 2017 WADA Prohibited List went into effect on January 1, 2017. Please note that the 2017
Substance Profiles for Substances Clarified on the 2017 Prohibited List
December 13, 2016
Each year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes an updated Prohibited List of Substances and Methods, which outlines nine categories of substances and three categories of methods that are prohibited at all times, in-competition only, or in particular sports.
Updated 2017 WADA Prohibited List Now Available
October 18, 2016
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the updated 2017 WADA Prohibited List, which goes into effect on January 1, 2017. Athletes and support personnel, including coaches, parents, physicians, trainers, and dieticians, should take the time to review the updated WADA Prohibited List to understand how specific changes may impact them.
Athlete Reminder: 2016 WADA Prohibited List Now in Effect
January 12, 2016
USADA would like to remind all athletes that the 2016 Prohibited List went into effect on January 1, 2016.
Potentially Dangerous Class Of Substances Added To The 2014 WADA Prohibited List
June 4, 2014
In early 2014, anti-doping organizations were made aware that athletes may be using dangerous, highly toxic, and concentrated gases such as Xenon, in an attempt to enhance performance.
Prohibited List Major Changes
January 1, 2014
Every October, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) releases updates and changes to the Prohibited List for the following calendar year.