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.
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Coaches: 5 Things to Remember Before Your Athletes Head to Competition
June 14, 2016
Coaches: 5 things to remember – A brief list of anti-doping responsibilities to help you and your athletes prepare for clean competition.
Keeping Good Company: Prohibited Association
May 10, 2016
The prohibited association rule ensures anyone who has committed an ADRV cannot try and gain a position of power in an athlete support role.
Substance Profile: Meldonium
March 30, 2016
Meldonium (mildronate) was added to the WADA Prohibited List effective Jan. 1, 2016. But, what is meldonium, & why was it included on the Prohibited List?
Whatever Happens, Happens
February 10, 2016
When athletes begin the pursuit of their Olympic Dream today, there are many aspects of training and preparation to consider in their pursuit of excellence. At the top of the list for almost every sport is the preparation of the mind.
Ringing in the New Year with Resolutions
January 4, 2016
As in years past, we have asked USADA staff to share their resolutions for 2016, and while individual goals may vary, our entire staff looks forward to a happy, healthy and clean 2016. We wish the same for all our athletes and supporters.
The Road Less Traveled: Jeremy Bloom
November 20, 2015
All-American, Olympian, NFL standout, philanthropist, clean sport advocate, entrepreneur. How a Jeremy Bloom summoned the responsibility to do what’s right.
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) – What Athletes Need to Know
November 18, 2015
Learn more about SARMs from USADA’s science team and understand their placement on the WADA Prohibited List.
USADA’s Science Team Addresses Anti-Doping Information for Health Professionals
October 28, 2015
Health and medical professionals play a vital role in helping athletes and athlete support personnel make sound anti-doping decisions.