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#AskUSADA – What are the consequences of a doping violation?
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Here’s a frequently asked question, “What are the consequences of a doping violation?” Well, there are different consequences based on the type of violation, but the most common violation is to test positive for a prohibited substance. And the prohibited substances that are more likely to be used for doping, come with a four year sanction. And the other substances have a default sanction of two years.
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