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.
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Food v. Supplements: Are foods safer than supplements?
July 16, 2021
Foods are much less likely to cause a positive drug test than supplements due to the nature of food regulations and the food industry.
What Should Athletes Know about DHEA?
May 14, 2021
While not included under the Controlled Substances Act, athletes should know that DHEA is considered a prohibited anabolic agent in sport.
6 Things to Know About Letrozole
April 1, 2021
Even substances in prescription medications used to fight breast cancer, like letrozole, may be abused to enhance performance.
What Do Athletes Need to Know About Creatine?
March 10, 2021
Most athletes have heard of creatine, but is creatine prohibited? Does creatine enhance performance? Find answers to these questions and more.
Substance Profile: Caffeine
February 10, 2021
Caffeine is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but it may become an anti-doping issue in the future.
Athletes and Ketones: Frequently Asked Questions
January 1, 2021
For athletes subject to anti-doping rules, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about ketones.
Substances of Abuse 101
October 6, 2020
New to the 2021 WADA Prohibited List is Substances of Abuse, which are substances prohibited in-competition and frequently abused in society.
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.