Substance Profile: Kratom
November 3, 2016
Kratom is a plant that produces compounds that have opioid-like effects. While not currently prohibited, athletes are advised to steer clear for health reasons.
Category: Education
Coaches: Your Roles and Responsibilities in Anti-Doping
October 26, 2016
Coaches have the ability to influence their players’ adherence to anti-doping guidelines. Your anti-doping roles & responsibilities under the Code outlined.
Coach’s Advantage Program to Reach More Coaches through an Agreement with the National Strength and Conditioning Association
October 25, 2016
The Coach’s Advantage program will now reach even more trainers & coaches thanks to a new agreement established between USADA and the NSCA.
3 Resources to Help Athletes Avoid Prohibited Substances in Sport
September 27, 2016
USADA has created a variety of resources to help athletes protect their health and minimize their risk of testing positive for a prohibited substance.
What do Athletes Need to Know about Stem Cell Therapies?
August 16, 2016
As the field of regenerative medicine has advanced in recent years, athletes have increasingly turned to therapies that utilize biological substances, such as stem cells, to heal sports injuries faster.
Clenbuterol and Meat Contamination
August 11, 2016
Clenbuterol is a powerful drug sometimes used for performance-enhancement by athletes to increase lean muscle mass and reduce body fat.
Three Benefits of Independent Anti-Doping Programs in Sport
August 8, 2016
When implemented properly, an independent anti-doping program protects the health and rights of athletes, while preserving the integrity of sport.
3 Things You Need to Know About Supplement Use
June 28, 2016
The use of dietary supplements comes with a wide-range of risks for both consumers and athletes. Here are three things to know about supplement use.
What is Boosting and Why is it Dangerous?
June 22, 2016
Boosting is used by athletes with spinal cord injury to counter dysautonomic disorders, which impact bodily functions like heart rate and blood pressure.