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US Anti-Doping

Having a fair and effective anti-doping program is vital to ensure that the rights of clean athletes and the integrity of competition are upheld. USA Weightlifting is opposed to the practice of doping in sport and fully supports and complies with the policies, protocols, and rules set forth by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as the independent, non-profit anti-doping organization contracted by USA Weightlifting. USADA’s comprehensive anti-doping program implemented for Weightlifting athletes is guided by their mission to preserve the integrity of competition, inspire true sport, and protect the rights of clean athletes. USADA's scope of responsibility includes:

·       Education for athlete and athlete support personnel

·       Drug reference resources

·       In-competition and out-of-competition testing

·       Results management processes

 

USADA is a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), which is a framework of anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport. The Code, along with the supporting International Standards, is maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ensure global harmonization of anti-doping rules.

 

Anti-Doping Resources#

  • Anti-Doping 101

    USADA provides a wide range of resources and tools to help athletes understand their rights and uphold their responsibilities.

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  • The Prohibited List

    The Prohibited List contains all the substances and methods prohibited in sport. The List is evaluated, updated, and published every year by WADA.

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  • Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO)

    If an athlete needs to take a medication, Global DRO is an easy to use online and mobile-enabled resource to search the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current WADA Prohibited List.

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  • Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)

    If an athlete has a legitimate medical need to use a substance or method that is prohibited, the athlete can apply for a TUE, and where appropriate, be provided an exemption to use that method or substance under medical guidance.

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  • Supplement Connect

    Supplement Connect is USADA’s dietary supplement safety education and awareness resource. While USADA has a long history of working to improve dietary supplement safety, the reality is that the use of dietary supplements can be risky, and that awareness and caution must be exercised when considering their use.

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  • USADA Coach's Advantage

    Coaches are some of the most influential people in athlete’s lives, and are in a unique position to help them make positive and healthy choices. Understanding the role they play in keeping sport clean, as well as their responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code, is vital for both them and the athletes they support.

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  • USADA HealthPro Advantage

    Health professionals, who care for athletes, are a vital component in the bigger picture of preserving the integrity of competition and the core principles of true sport. Athletes and support personnel depend on health professionals to help guide them in making good decisions. Understanding anti-doping rules is essential to ensuring success in program compliance and clean competition.

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  • Play Clean Tip Line

    If at any time, a person suspects that their sport is being compromised by performance-enhancing drugs or methods, they can anonymously provide that information to the USADA Play Clean Tip Center.

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  • Athlete Express

    USADA's Athlete Express is available to help with immediate assistance for any questions or concerns. Athlete Express provides support over the phone and via email regarding whereabouts, testing, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, prohibited substances, educational resources, and more.

    Contact: 1-800-601-2632 | 719-785-2000 | athleteexpress@USADA.org



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  • TruSport

    TrueSport is a community-based movement powered by USADA that champions the positive values and life lessons learned through sport.

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