The full list can be found at: https://wada-main-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/resources/files/wada-2015-prohibited-list-en.pdf
As always, check the current Prohibited List if you
are prescribed any medications or think of taking over the counter medicines.
There are also some differences between in-competition and
out-of-competition prohibited substances which might affect you around taking
medications for colds and ‘flu.
Remember that the new 2015 Anti-Doping Code means all
athletes must take responsibility for what they ingest, meaning anything you
eat or drink and anything that enters your body. If a substance is in your body
you are responsible for it. In legal terms, this is called strict liability. In
the new Code, it is no excuse that you did not know what was in
a substance that you have taken.
The basic rule is: if you don’t know
what is in a substance or whether it is acceptable – don’t take it. If you
are prescribed a medication, make sure the physician checks the Prohibited List
before you accept the prescription. Any number of common medications
including some painkillers that are narcotics or contain narcotics and treatments
for colds and the ‘flu can contain prohibited substances. Simple
painkillers that are single agents (not a mixture of drugs) such as
ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin are acceptable.
Regulation of dietary substances can be very lax.
it is not unusual for supplements marketed in health food stores or over the
internet to contain prohibited substances that are not disclosed on the
product label. A significant number of positive anti-doping tests are
attributed to mislabeled or contaminated supplements. Be wary of products that,
among other things, claim to build muscle, aid in recovery, provide energy or
help with weight loss. Because you will be held strictly liable for the
consequences of a positive test caused by a mislabeled supplement, the best advice
is: do not take the supplement if there could be any doubt as to what it
might contain.
Squash is a sport that emulates fair play, a tribute
to all of you. It is clean sport. Let’s keep it that way.
Regards,
Anne Smith
Dr Anne Smith
Director WSF Anti-Doping
Commission
