What Do Athletes with ADD/ADHD Need to Know About TUEs?
Athletes with ADD/ADHD can continue using necessary prohibited medications while competing as long as they receive a TUE. Learn more on how to comply.
What Athletes Need to Know About Inhaled Medications: Inhaler FAQ
For athletes subject to anti-doping rules and drug testing, it’s critical to understand how to use inhaled medications within the anti-doping rules.
Athlete Advisory: What Athletes Need to Know About Pharmacy Compounding
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.
Protecting Athletes and Consumers: USADA’s Fight Against Supplement Risks
By supporting legislation and initiatives to protect athletes and consumers, USADA has demonstrated its commitment to educate athletes & consumers about supplement risks.
Pain Medications: Prohibited v. Permitted
Pain medications are something that most people, and many athletes, need to use at some point. This list includes examples of prohibited & permitted pain medications.
USADA Whereabouts are Easier than Ever with the Upgraded USADA Updater App
Download the updated Athlete Express App to file and submit your whereabouts and updates on the go!
Clean Sport Red Flags #5: Clinics or Travelling IV Infusion Providers
Athletes should be wary of IV infusions received through home visits, urgent care offices, after-hours clinics, doctor’s office visits, and boutique IV and rehydration services, as they are not considered hospital treatments under the WADA rules.
Clean Sport Red Flags #4: High-Risk Dietary Supplements
When it comes to supplements, there is a spectrum of risk for a positive anti-doping test or adverse health event. There are numerous red flags to look out for as an athlete or consumer considering the use of supplements.
Clean Sport Red Flags #3: Thinking Supplements are as Safe as Medications
While athletes should consult health professionals about the use of supplements, it’s equally important for athletes and their support personnel to understand that supplements and medications are very different in terms of regulation and safety.
Clean Sport Red Flags #2: Medical practitioners who don’t consider anti-doping obligations
Athletes should always tell their treating physician that they are subject to anti-doping rules since compliance is ultimately the athlete’s responsibility. Due to these strict liability principles, athletes risk an anti-doping rule violation and sanction, including a possible period of ineligibility, even if they received poor guidance from their primary care providers.