Three Takeaways from the 2017 Science Symposium
Even though the topics discussed at the 2017 Science Symposium were highly technical, there are some key takeaways for everyone impacted by anti-doping science and rules.
2018 Prohibited List: Summary of Major Changes
In 2018, the Prohibited List has a number of changes of which athletes and support personnel need to be aware. Read through the changes.
How Does a Substance Become Prohibited?
Under the World Anti-Doping Code, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issues an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, known as the Prohibited List, which is one of five International Standards. WADA reviews scientific and medical research, while also consulting with others in the anti-doping community, to make annual updates to the Prohibited List.
The Who, Why, and How of USADA Testing
Protecting clean sport means that USADA tests athletes at every age and level of competition. Learn more about why and how USADA tests athletes.
Medications vs. Supplements
Given that they are both used for health purposes, it would be easy to assume that medications and supplements are regulated the same way and produced to the same standards, but unfortunately this is not the case. Unlike medications, supplements are regulated post-market, which means that no regulatory body evaluates the contents or safety of supplements before they are sold to consumers.
Pre-Competition Anti-Doping Checklist for Athletes
Preparing for competition is a demanding process, but it’s important to remember the anti-doping requirements that go along with high-level sporting events. We created a brief list of anti-doping responsibilities to help you prepare to compete clean.