Drug Testing, Supplements,
and Banned Substances
Drug Testing
• Most drug testing programs are designed to be
preventative rather than punitive.
• Punitive drug testing programs established to insure
competitive balance and athlete safety.
• NCAA
• Conference
• Institutional
NCAA Banned Drugs
The NCAA Banned Drugs list is updated and published each academic year
Stimulants
Anabolic Agents
Alcohol and Beta Blockers
Diuretics
Street Drugs
Peptide Hormones and Analogues
Anti-estrogens
Beta-2 Agonists
In addition to this list, some drugs and procedures are restricted by the
NCAA
Blood Doping
Local Anesthetics
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Beta-2 Agonists
Caffeine
The NCAA allows for Medical Exceptions of some banned
substances, such as stimulants, anabolic agents and ADHD
Medications
For more information, visit www.NCAA.org/drugtesting
If your student-athletes fall under other governing bodies (ie. USA
Track and Field, IOC, USA Wrestling, etc.), they may/will be subject to
their drug testing guidelines
Examples of Banned Drug Classes
Stimulants
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Caffeine
Ephedrine
Anabolic Agents
Testosterone
Boldenone
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Nandrolene
Androstenedione
Alcohol and Beta Blockers (rifle only)
Diuretics and other Masking Agents
Street Drugs
Marijuana/THC
Synthetic Cannabinoids (Spice, K2, etc.)
Peptide Hormones and Anaogues
Growth Hormone (hGH)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Anti-Estrogens
Beta-2 Agonists
Bambuterol
Heroin
Erythropoietin (EPO)
NCAA Drug Testing
• Year-Round Testing on Campus
• NCAA Championships and Postseason Bowl Games
• Positive drug test for any drug on the banned substance
is charged with the loss of a minimum of one season.
The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regularseason and postseason competition during the time
period ending one calendar year (365 days) after the
collection of the student-athletes positive drug-test
specimen and until the student-athlete tests negative
and their eligibility is restored by the Committee on
Student-Athlete Reinstatement.
• Breach of protocol by the student-athlete (i.e. no show,
or cheating) shall be considered to have tested positive
for the use of any drug other than a “street” drug.
Conference Drug Testing
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• Conference policy
Institutional Drug Testing
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applicable
• Institutional Policy
Nutritional and Dietary
Supplements
• Dietary Supplements are not well regulated and may cause a
positive drug test
• Studies have found 12-25% of Dietary Supplements contain
unlisted steroids, stimulants or trace metals
• Many dietary supplements are contaminated with banned
drugs not listed on the label
• Any product containing a dietary supplement ingredient is
taken at the risk of the student-athlete
• For more Information about Supplements and Banned Drugs,
consult the Resource Exchange Center (REC)
www.DrugFreeSport.com/rec or by calling 877-202-0769
• Institutional contact person for information on nutritional
and/or dietary supplement use INSERT HERE
Supplements- What is permissible?
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Adopted in 2005, NCAA bylaw 16.5.2.g states what institutions may or may not provide
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Permissible
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Vitamins and minerals
Energy bars
Calorie replacement drinks (for example, Ensure, Boost, Muscle Milk Collegiate Series)
Electrolyte replacement drinks (for example, Gatorade, Powerade)
An institution may provide fruit, nuts and bagels to a student-athlete at any time.
Impermissible (not a complete list)
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Amino acids (including amino acid chelates)
Chondroitin*
Creatine/compounds containing creatine
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng
Glucosamine*
Green tea
Melatonin
Protein powders
St. John's Wort
Weight-gainers
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It is not permissible for an institution or an institutional staff member to sell or arrange the
sale of muscle-building supplements to student-athletes.
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A permissible supplement can contain no more than 30 percent of its calories from
protein (the percentage of calories from protein can be determined by multiplying
protein grams by four and dividing that by the total calories in the product).
References
www.NCAA.org/drugtesting