USADA announced today that Michelle Quinn, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has accepted a public warning for failing to obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) prior to her use of an otherwise prohibited diuretic medication. Quinn’s violation resulted from her use of spironolactone, a prescription acne medication that she used under the care of a physician for a diagnosed medical condition. Quinn, 24, has since applied for and been granted a TUE to authorize future use of this medication in sport.
Quinn forthrightly declared her use of spironolactone on January 26, 2025. This was during an out-of-competition sample collection, so there are no competitive results to disqualify. Athletes are reminded that use of a prohibited substance and/or prohibited method is prohibited without a TUE from USADA or their International Federation.
In an effort to aid athletes, as well as support team members such as parents and coaches, in understanding the rules applicable to them, USADA provides comprehensive instruction on its website on the testing process and prohibited substances, how to file and update athlete Whereabouts, how to obtain permission to use a necessary medication, and the risks and dangers of taking supplements, as well as performance-enhancing and recreational drugs.
In addition, USADA manages a drug reference hotline, Global Drug Reference Online (GlobalDRO.com), conducts educational sessions with National Governing Bodies and their athletes, and distributes a multitude of educational materials, such as a supplement guide, a nutrition guide, a clean sport handbook, and periodic alerts and advisories.
USADA makes available a number of ways to report the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in sport in an effort to protect clean athletes and promote clean competition. Any tip can be reported using the USADA Play Clean Tip Center, by text at 87232 (“USADA”), by email at playclean@USADA.org, by phone at 1-877-Play Clean (1-877-752-9253) or by mail.
USADA is responsible for the testing and results management process for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement and is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs.
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