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November 8, 2016
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Substance Profile: Kratom
November 3, 2016
Kratom is a plant that produces compounds that have opioid-like effects. While not currently prohibited, athletes are advised to steer clear for health reasons.
Coaches: Your Roles and Responsibilities in Anti-Doping
October 26, 2016
Coaches have the ability to influence their players’ adherence to anti-doping guidelines. Your anti-doping roles & responsibilities under the Code outlined.
Coach’s Advantage Program to Reach More Coaches through an Agreement with the National Strength and Conditioning Association
October 25, 2016
The Coach’s Advantage program will now reach even more trainers & coaches thanks to a new agreement established between USADA and the NSCA.
Staying True: Alysia Montano
October 12, 2016
Track and field athlete Alysia Montaño knows what it feels like to miss out on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Even though she has solidified her reputation as one of the top 800m competitors in the world, with seven USA titles and a fifth place finish at the 2012 Olympics, her running career never reached the heights it might have had she been competing on a level playing field.
USADA’s 16th Anniversary: Another Year Dedicated to Protecting True Sport and Clean Athletes
October 6, 2016
On October 1, 2016, USADA celebrated its 16th anniversary dedicated to clean sport and clean athletes. View highlights from the last year.
Voices of the 2016 Science Symposium
September 20, 2016
At the USADA Annual Symposium on Anti-Doping Science, scientists and researchers from around the world will gather in Bellevue, Washington, to explore the theme, “Recovery, Repair, and Regeneration: From Steroids to Stem Cells.” The Symposium is on the first weekend of October and unites leading experts from a wide range of scientific fields in a collaborative effort to develop impactful anti-doping research programs for the future.
Board Member Spotlight: Dr. Cheri Blauwet and the Paralympic Games
September 8, 2016
A member of USADA’s Board of Directors since 2012, Dr. Cheri Blauwet is a distinguished Paralympic athlete who has competed for Team USA in the sport of wheelchair racing at three Paralympic Games (Sydney ‘00, Athens ‘04, and Beijing ‘08), racking up an impressive seven medals along the way.
Behind the Scenes: Dr. Larry Bowers Explores Anti-Doping from a Science Perspective
August 22, 2016
Having been a part of USADA since its inception in 2000, Dr. Larry Bowers is a leading voice in the fight for clean sport. He has authored more than 100 papers, books, and other texts on a wide range of subjects, including drug metabolism and analytical toxicology, while also testifying as an expert witness for cases related to testing protocol and the use of performance-enhancing drugs.