USADA Retests Samples Using New Technology
November 15, 2016
USADA is retesting stored samples using the latest technologies, which empower more sensitive screening and longer detection windows.
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Doping Control Forms: Why do Athletes Need to Declare All Medications and Supplements?
November 10, 2016
There are some good reasons to take the extra minute to make sure you have made a complete & accurate declaration of substances you have recently used.
Screen Your Dietary Supplements
November 8, 2016
FDA does not analyze the safety, efficacy, or label accuracy of supplements before they are sold to consumers. Check your supplements for safety.
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.
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.
Staying True: Alysia Montano
October 12, 2016
Track and field athlete Alysia Montaño knows what it feels like to miss out on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Even though she has solidified her reputation as one of the top 800m competitors in the world, with seven USA titles and a fifth place finish at the 2012 Olympics, her running career never reached the heights it might have had she been competing on a level playing field.
USADA’s 16th Anniversary: Another Year Dedicated to Protecting True Sport and Clean Athletes
October 6, 2016
On October 1, 2016, USADA celebrated its 16th anniversary dedicated to clean sport and clean athletes. View highlights from the last year.
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.