Global DRO Day or Night
February 9, 2015
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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?
How to Use Global DRO
September 10, 2014
Global DRO is a medication database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific drugs/substances based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
USADA Educates Track and Field’s Future Stars
August 11, 2014
USADA joined forces with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to conduct outreach education efforts at the IAAF Junior World Championships held in July at the fabled Hayward Field on the University of Oregon’s campus in Eugene, Oregon.
Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks
July 29, 2014
The general public is often confused by the differences between energy drinks and sports drinks. However, neither of these are official product categories.
Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs More Prevalent than Type 1 Diabetes or HIV Infection
July 29, 2014
As a member of the Endocrine Society’s Scientific Task Force (SSTF), USADA’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Larry Bowers, was an author of the scientific statement, “Adverse Health Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Drugs,” published in the Endocrine Society journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Is Inhaling Xenon or Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Dangerous?
May 8, 2014
Inhalation of volumes of concentrated gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and xenon, even with medical supervision, may carry serious health risks.
IGF-1 and the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List
April 8, 2014
IGF-1 can enhance the production of lean muscle as well as aid in recovery time, but when used without medical necessity, exogenous IGF-1 can cause serious harm.
Is it prohibited for athletes to use IV infusions for rehydration and recovery?
March 5, 2014
We have seen an increase in inquires at USADA about the use of Intravenous (IV) Infusions for this purpose, and would like to assist athletes and medical personnel by clarifying this.