Athlete Responsibilities and Failures to Comply with Sample Collection
September 15, 2020
What athletes need to know about their responsibilities during sample collection and what may be considered a failure to comply.
Category: Athlete Advisory
USADA Implementing New Sample Collection Equipment
August 31, 2020
USADA will begin implementing new sample collection equipment as part of its continued commitment to innovation and providing athletes with the best possible anti-doping solutions.
Advisory: 3 Questions Athletes Should Ask During Every Test
August 18, 2020
To help athletes exercise their anti-doping rights, USADA has identified three questions that athletes should ask during every test.
Athlete Advisory: Updated Prohibited List and Key Reminders for 2020
October 8, 2019
In 2020, WADA made clarifications to the Prohibited List to help athletes and their support teams better understand prohibited substances and methods.
Supplement Risk and NSF Certified for Sport®
May 20, 2019
USADA currently recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.
Athlete Advisory: 5 Things to Keep in Mind for 2019
November 2, 2018
Take time to learn about the 2019 Prohibited List & become familiar with changes that might impact the substances & methods you can use as a competitive athlete.
Athlete Advisory: What Athletes Need to Know About Pharmacy Compounding
May 24, 2018
Athletes who have a prescription for a compounded medication or a compounded supplement should be aware that compounding pharmacies are risky. Compounded products are more likely to be contaminated because they are mixed by hand and there is limited regulatory oversight.
IV Infusions: Explanatory Note
January 5, 2018
Important information about the IV rule, why IVs are prohibited, and how athletes can best protect their health and safety.
ATHLETE REMINDER: 2018 Prohibited List Now in Effect
January 4, 2018
USADA would like to remind all athletes that the 2018 WADA Prohibited List went into effect on January 1, 2018. The 2018 WADA Prohibited List does include changes from the previous year, so we strongly encourage athletes and their support personnel to review the updated 2018 WADA Prohibited List and use the resources below to better understand the changes.