Understanding NCAA Drug Testing Regulations for Student-Athletes
Explore important information about drug testing in NCAA, including banned substances, testing protocols, consequences of positive tests, and the responsibility of student-athletes. Learn about the classes of banned drugs, examples, and resources for waivers when needed.
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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 Drug Testing Year-Round Testing on Campus NCAA Championships and Postseason Bowl Games Positive drug test for any drug on the banned list is charged with the loss of a minimum of one season. The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regular-season 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.
NCAA Banned Drugs It is you re the responsibility of the student-athlete to check with the appropriate or designated athletics staff before using any substance. The NCAA bans the following classes of drugs: Stimulants Anabolic Agents Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only) Diuretics and Other Masking Agents Street Drugs Peptide Hormones and Analogues Anti-estrogens Beta-2 Agonists Note: Any substance chemically related to these classes is also banned. Drugs and Procedures Subject to Restrictions: Blood doping Gene doping Beta-2 Agonists Local anesthetics (under some conditions) Manipulation of urine samples The NCAA allows for Medical Exceptions of some banned substances, such as stimulants, anabolic agents and ADHD Medications For more information, visit http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/ncaa-drug-testing-program If your student-athletes fall under other governing bodies (i.e.. USA Track and Field, IOC, USA Wrestling, etc.), they may/will be subject to their drug testing guidelines Waiver forms can be found on the NCAA website for athletes that do require medication that may show up on a drug test
Examples of Banned Drug Classes Stimulants Amphetamine (Adderall) ** Caffeine (guarana) Ephedrine Synephrine (bitter orange) Methamphetamine (DMAA) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Cocaine Methylhexaneamine (bath salts) **An ADHD waiver form can be found on the NCAA website for athletes that require medication Anabolic Agents Testosterone Boldenone 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 Analogues Growth Hormone (hGH) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Heroin THC Erythropoietin (EPO) Anti-Estrogens Beta-2 Agonists Bambuterol
Conference Drug Testing Insert relevant information here if applicable Conference policy
Nutritional and Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplements are not well regulated and may cause a positive drug test, there is not a complete list of banned substances as the market is ever changing. Studies have found 12-25% of Dietary Supplements contain unlisted steroids, stimulants or trace metals(www.drugfreesport.com) 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 Drug Free Sport Axis webpage https://dfsaxis.com/users/login (formerly the Resource Exchange Center) Institutional contact person for information on nutritional and/or dietary supplement use INSERT HERE
Supplements- What is permissible? Please keep NCAA Bylaw 16.5.2.2 in mind when considering supplements. The following list of PERMISSIBLE and IMPERMISSIBLE supplements was established by the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports in 2005 and is updated annually: PERMISSIBLE: Vitamins and Minerals Energy bars Calorie-replacement drinks Electrolyte-replacement drinks IMPERMISSIBLE: Amino acids (including amino acid chelates) Glycerol ** Chondroitin* Chrysin CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Creatine/compounds containing creatine Garcinia Cambogia (Hydroxycitric Acid) Ginkgo Biloba Ginseng Glucosamine* Glutathione * It is permissible for an institution to provide glucosamine and/or condroitin to a student-athlete for medical purposes, provided such substances are provided by a licensed medical doctor to treat a specific, diagnosed medical condition (as opposed to prescribing them for preventive reasons). ** Glycerine or glycerol as a binding ingredient in a supplement product is permissible Green tea HMB (Hydroxy-methylbutyrate) Melatonin MSM (Methylsulfonyl Methane) St. John's Wort Tribulus Weight-gainers Yohimbe 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. Supplements are taken at your own risk!
References www.NCAA.org/drugtesting www.drugfreesport.com/drug-resources/ https://dfsaxis.com/users/login
