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The List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, updated annually by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is the International Standard defining what is prohibited In-Competition and Out-of-Competition. The List also indicates whether particular substances are banned in particular sports. WADA reviews and updates the List annually and the most
WADA 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods now in force
The List, which is one of the eight International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition, and which substances are banned in particular sports.
The Prohibited List | World Anti Doping Agency
All prohibited substances in this class are Specified Substances. Any pharmacological substance which is not addressed by any of the subsequent sections of the List and with no current approval by any governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use (e.g. drugs under pre-clinical or clinical development or discontinued, designer drugs, substances approved only for veterinary
Substances and methods used in doping | Reuters
Following are some of the substances and methods used for doping in sport: ERYTHROPOIETIN (EPO) * EPO is a peptide hormone that is produced naturally by the human body. EPO is released from...
WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD PROHIBITED LIST
than other doping substances or methods. Rather, they are simply substances and methods which are more likely to have been consumed or used by an Athlete for a purpose other than the enhancement of sport performance.” Substances of Abuse Pursuant to Article 4.2.3 of the Code, Substances of Abuse are substances that
- Can analytical chemistry detect doping in athletes?
- Advances in analytical chemistry are a requisite for the majority of significant anti-doping research fields, hence numerous such analytical based experimental approaches or techniques, like mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, etc., are routinely employed to detect doping in athletes.
- Does doping affect performance?
- There is variable evidence for the performance-enhancing effects and side effects of the various substances that are used for doping. Drug abuse in athletes should be addressed with preventive measures, education, motivational interviewing, and, when indicated, pharmacologic interventions.
- Is doping a modern term?
- Doping is not a modern term; in Norwegian mythology the use of performance/strength-increasing substances has been reported; as bufotenin, a substance known to increase the physical performance obtained from frogs skin or from Amanita mushrooms species. 9
- How has doping changed over time?
- Doping goes back to ancient times, prior to the development of organized sports. Performance-enhancing drugs have continued to evolve, with “advances” in doping strategies driven by improved drug testing detection methods and advances in scientific research that can lead to the discovery and use of substances that may later be banned.
- What are some good articles about doping in sports?
- 1. Baron DA, Martin DM, Abol Magd S. Doping in sports and its spread to at-risk populations: an international review. World Psychiatry. 2007;6:118–123. [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 2. Catlin DH, Murray TH. Performance-enhancing drugs, fair competition, and Olympic sport. JAMA. 1996;276:231–237. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 3.
- Why is doping forbidden in sports?
- Since sport plays an important role in physical and mental education and in promoting international understanding and cooperation, the widespread use of doping products and methods has consequences not only on health of the athletes, but also upon the image of sport. Thus, doping in sports is forbidden for both ethical and medical reasons.
