The NCAA bans the following classes of drugs (Examples are listed; however, this is not a complete list):
- Stimulants
- Amphetamine (Adderall); caffeine (guarana); cocaine; ephedrine; fenfluramine (Fen); methamphetamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin); phentermine (Phen); synephrine (bitter orange); etc.
- Exceptions: phenylephrine and pseudophedrine are not banned
- Anabolic Agents
- Boldenone; clenbuterol; DHEA; nandrolone; standozolol; testosterone; methasterone; androstenedione; norandrostenedione; methandienone; etiocholanolone; trenbolone; etc.
- Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only)
- Alcohol; atenolol; metoprolol; nadolol; pindolol; propranolol; timolol; etc.
- Diuretics and Other Masking Agents
- Bumetanide; chlorothiazide; furosemide; hydrochlorothiazide; probenecid; spironolactone (canrenone); triameterene; trichlormethiazide; etc.
- Street Drugs
- Heroin; marijuana; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- Peptide Hormones and Analogues
- Human growth hormone (hGH); human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG); erythropoietin (EPO); etc.
- Anti-estrogens
- Anastrozole; clomiphene; tamoxifen; formestane; etc.
- Beta-2 Agonists
- Bambuterol; formoterol; salbutamol; salmeterol; etc.
NOTE: Any substance chemically related to these classes is also banned.
Drugs and Procedures Subject to Restrictions:
- Blood Doping
- Local Anesthetics (under some conditions)
- Manipulation of Urine Samples
- Beta-2 Agonists permitted only by prescription and inhalation
- Caffeine if concentrations in urine exceed 15 micrograms/ml
NCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements Warning:
- Before consuming any nutritional/dietary supplement product, review the product and its label with the Athletic Training staff.
- It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to check with the Athletic Training staff before taking any substance!
For more information, go to
Drug Free Sport; password: ncaa2
