What Athletes Need to Know about Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
June 21, 2022
While epinephrine is prohibited in-competition, it’s important for athletes subject to anti-doping rules to first prioritize life-saving treatment.
Category: Education
Q&A: Should Athletes Give Consent for Research During Sample Collection?
June 1, 2022
USADA has always placed emphasis on the study of prohibited substances, the development of anti-doping tests, and research that advances anti-doping science.
Anti-Doping Alphabet Soup: Anti-Doping Rule Violations
May 1, 2022
According to the World Anti-Doping Agency, there are two types of Anti-Doping Rule Violations- analytical and non-analytical.
What Athletes Need to Know About Melatonin
April 11, 2022
Here’s what drug-tested athletes need to know about the common sleep aid melatonin.
Anti-Doping Alphabet Soup: Results Management
March 11, 2022
In the news, you may have encountered the “alphabet soup” of the anti-doping world. From acronyms like ADRV and AAF, to terms like provisional suspension and non-analytical, it can be difficult to understand the terminology and what it truly means. One of the most newsworthy areas of anti-doping – results management – is often where
Bioidentical Hormones and Pellet Therapy in Sport: What Athletes Need to Know
December 16, 2021
Drug-tested athletes can learn more about the prohibited status of bioidentical hormones and pellet therapy here.
Q&A on Transgender Athletes and USADA
November 12, 2021
USADA has a responsibility to support, educate and test all athletes regardless of gender. Here, we address specific processes regarding transgender athletes.
Athlete Advisory: Explanation of Key Changes on 2022 WADA Prohibited List
October 13, 2021
The 2022 List includes several changes that athletes should be aware of in case the changes impact their use of substances and treatments.
Are Magic Mushrooms Prohibited for Athletes?
September 13, 2021
Here is what drug-tested athletes need to know about the anti-doping status of magic mushrooms.