What drugs are banned in basketball?

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“Generally, the Program prohibits players from using drugs of abuse (e.g., methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, opiates), marijuana (including synthetic cannabinoids), steroids, performance-enhancing drugs and masking agents (SPEDs), and diuretics.”

What are the 10 anti-doping rule violations?

WADA defines the following ten Anti-Doping Rule Violations: Evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection. Whereabouts failures (any combination of three missed tests and/or filing failures within a 12-month period by an athlete) Tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control.

How many anti-doping rule violations are there?

11 possible anti-doping
Under the World Anti-Doping Code there are 11 possible anti-doping rule violations. 1. Presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites or markers in an athlete’s sample. We test for the presence of substances, drugs and medications listed on the prohibited list.

What are 5 banned sports substances?

Those substances banned at all times would include (but are not limited to): hormones, anabolics, EPO, beta-2 agonists, masking agents and diuretics. Those substances prohibited only in-competition would include but not be limited to: stimulants, marijuana, narcotics and glucocorticosteroids.

Is caffeine banned by WADA?

No, caffeine is permitted in sports governed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but WADA is monitoring it in case it becomes an anti-doping issue in the future.

What is the NBA anti-drug program?

The NBA is extending its policy of not randomly drug testing players for marijuana through the 2021-2022 season, a league spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver signaled late last year that the temporary suspension of cannabis drug testing may continue.

What can be checked on the WADA prohibited list?

The WADA Prohibited List may include any substance and methods that satisfy any two of the following three criteria:

It has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance;
It represents an actual or potential health risk to the Athlete;
It violates the spirit of sport (this definition is outlined in the Code).

Is creatine on the WADA banned list?

Creatine is available over the counter and in various forms. It is not screened for or banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), or the NCAA.

What is WADA prohibited list?

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List is the comprehensive document serving as the international standard for identifying substances and methods prohibited in sport.

Is nicotine a banned substance WADA?

* Bupropion, caffeine, nicotine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pipradrol, and synephrine: These substances are included in the 2021 Monitoring Program and are not considered Prohibited Substances.

Why is Jalen Harris suspended?

Jalen Harris has returned to Toronto. The 23-year-old former second-round pick of the Toronto Raptors appears to be hinting at a return to the organization following a one-year suspension from the NBA for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.