Innovative Technologies Support Clean Athletes Around the World
May 13, 2015
USADA partners with other National Anti-Doping Organizations on the development and use of USADA’s innovative technologies to benefit clean sport.
Category: Education
What is Stanozolol?
April 29, 2015
Stanozolol is a synthetic steroid derived from testosterone that has anabolic & androgenic properties, & classified as a Schedule III controlled substance.
Be the Voice for the Right Choice
March 24, 2015
Be the voice for the right choice and and report activity that you believe is compromising a fair playing field to USADA’s Play Clean Tip Center.
Half-Life of a Drug
March 12, 2015
Determining the half-life of a drug depends on many variables, and it is extremely important that athletes understand the clearance times of medications.
Direct and Indirect Markers of Doping
February 26, 2015
There are different markers of doping used to identify the presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites) in the blood or urine of an athlete.
Selecting Athletes for Testing
February 19, 2015
Selecting Athletes for Testing USADA staff go to great lengths to develop an efficient and effective test distribution plan that allocates our resources intelligently. Factors for determining tests align with WADA’s International Standards for Testing and Investigations and may include: Physical demands of the sport and possible performance-enhancing effects that doping may elicit Doping analysis
Why do I have to sit for at least 20 minutes before USADA collects a blood sample?
February 12, 2015
To get consistent results, USADA requires athletes to remain in a seated position for a minimum of 20 minutes prior to collecting a blood sample.
Global DRO Day or Night
February 9, 2015
Global DRO is available day or night. If you find yourself at the pharmacy wondering what over-the-counter medicines you can take, USADA has an important resource for you. GlobalDRO.org is a website designed to provide easy access to information about the prohibited status of medications day or night, and is mobile accessible so you
How are the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratories accredited? Are they required to follow common procedures?
October 1, 2014
How are the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratories accredited? Are they required to follow common procedures?