WADA List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in place for 2024
MIES (Switzerland) - The World Anti-Doping Agency 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) and the 2024 Monitoring Program is now in force for the new year.
MIES (Switzerland) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) and the 2024 Monitoring Program came into force on January 1, 2024.
The 2024 List was approved by WADA's Executive Committee during its meeting on September 22, 2023, in Shanghai, China.
The List is one of the eight International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). It designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in and out-of-competition and which substances are banned in particular sports.
Major Modifications for 2024
All Major Modifications for 2024 are outlined in the 2024 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes, including the following particular information regarding tramadol.
Tramadol has been on WADA's Monitoring Program and data gathered through that program have indicated significant use in sports. Tramadol abuse, with its risk of physical dependence, opiate use disorder and overdoses, is of concern worldwide and has led to it being a controlled drug in many countries. Research studies funded by WADA, as referenced in the Explanatory Note, have also confirmed the potential for tramadol to enhance sports performance.
The Therapeutic Use Exemption Program
Players who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List can apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to determine whether they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The TUE Program is a rigorous and necessary part of elite sport that has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians, and anti-doping stakeholders. If a player needs to take a prohibited substance for therapeutic purposes, please fill out and submit FIBA's TUE Application as soon as possible.
Educational Resources
In addition to the documents linked above, WADA has provided, or will provide, a number of educational resources as part of its Code Implementation Support Program (CISP), which can be accessed through the links below and on the Agency's Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL). These resources include:
Languages and Formats
The 2024 List, the 2024 Summary of Modifications and Explanatory Notes, and the 2024 Monitoring Program are available for download on WADA's website in English, French and Spanish. The List is also available as a mobile-friendly digital edition.
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