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Richard Stockton
College Athletic Training
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NCAA Drug Testing Information
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As a member of the NCAA
Stockton adheres to the drug testing policies and procedures of
the NCAA. Following is additional information on this process.
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class stimulant. Synephrine is found in some “energy
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substance. |
| Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is an NCAA banned substance
under the category of stimulants. This drug is an ingredient
used in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription cough
and cold medications as a decongestant and in OTC weight
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Fast Facts:
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General Stuff:
Division III schools (Stockton) are only tested by the NCAA during
the NCAA Championship Tournaments. The NCAA determines if testing
will take place during a Division III Playoff Tournament (it is
not "automatic"). Testing does not take place during the
regular or off- seasons. Stockton does not have a separate
institutional drug testing program for intercollegiate athletes.
If an intercollegiate athlete tests positive after an NCAA Playoff
game it has no impact on the results of that game or any subsequent
NCAA Playoff games the student-athlete participates in. Test results
can take up to 30 days.
There are thousands of substances banned by the NCAA. A drug test
does not test for every possible banned substance. The NCAA determines
which substances are tested with each drug test.
Alcohol
and creatine
are not banned substances by the NCAA. However every student-athlete
is held to the colleges policies on alcohol. Our position on creatine
supplementation is available for your review.
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Guidelines for Stockton Athletes:
1. Take no medications or drugs that are not approved by the
NCAA.
2. Report ANY and ALL medications you are taking (even over the
counter drugs, such as cold medications) to the the Coordinator
of Athletic Training for information on possible side effects
and NCAA Legality.
3. If you are taking medicine for a designated medical reason
or illness, take them faithfully and follow the directions of
your physician.
4. Know what medications you are taking, why you are taking them,
and how long you are going to be taking them.
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Drug Testing Specifics:
An athlete is tested for drugs by analyzation of the athlete's
urine sample in a laboratory.
An athlete is notified immediately after the game or event if
he/ she has been selected for drug testing, and he/ she has 1
hour to report to the drug testing station. Every athlete on the
team is not tested.
If an athlete refuses to take the drug test he/ she will be acted
upon as if the test was positive and will be subjected to the
same penalties.
After the drug test if the athlete has not heard from the NCAA
within 30 days, the test results may be assumed negative.
Penalties for Testing Positive
1. The athlete is ineligible for regular and post-season play
for 1 year after the positive test.
2. The NCAA can test for drugs anytime during the disqualification
period.
3. To regain elibility, the athlete must test negative and have
her/ his eligibility restored by the NCAA Eligibility Committee.
4. After being reinstated the athlete is subjected to more severe
penalties, including expulsion for life from NCAA eligibility,
should she/ he test positive again.
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Alcohol
Alcohol is not a banned subtance by the NCAA. However, alcohol
has numerous serious side effects and is oneof the leading causes
of death due to drugs in the United States.
Effects on Athletic Performance
Alcohol has been shown to decrease:
Reaction Time
Hand Eye Coordination
Visual Tracking
Balance
Accuracy
Fine & Complex Motor Skills
These decreases in performance have been shown to occur with as
little as two drinks per day. This same amount may cause negative
effects on heart rate, stroke volume, work capacity, peak lactate
levels, blood pressure, respiratory dynamics including VO2 max,
and increased risk of dehydration.
The social use of alcohol the night before an athletic event
(4 to 5 drinks) can significantly decrease visual and motor skills
the following day.
NCAA
Pamphlet on the Effects of Alcohol & Athletic Performance.
(pdf file)
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Caffeine
Caffeine intake is restricted (but not totally banned) by
the NCAA. Urine concentrations up to 15 mcg/ml are permitted by
the NCAA, about 500 mg of caffeine ingested within one hour would
approximate this level in a normal adult male. Levels above this
would result in a failed drug test.
| Product |
Amount of Caffeine |
Equiv. in urine |
| 1 cup of regular coffee |
100 mg |
1.5 mcg/ml |
| 1 coke/ pepsi |
46 mg |
.7 mcg/ml |
| 1 No Doz |
100 mg |
1.5 mcg/ml |
| 1 Vivarin |
200 mg |
3.0 mcg/ml |
Possible side effects from caffeine include heart palpitations,
anxiety, nervousness and insomnia.
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Facts About Banned Substances:
All illegal street drugs are also banned by the NCAA, such
as cocaine, marijuana, amphetimines, etc. However, other substances
are also banned, including steroids.
Marijuana-
The side effects of marijuana include, increased heart rate
and blood pressure, impaired short-term memory, diminished ability
to conentrate and react, slowed coordination and reflexes, and
impaired perception.
Even passive inhalation of marijuana smoke has been known to
cause detectable levels in athletes during drug testing.
Impairment of reaction time, coordination and depth perception
have been shown to last up to 24-31 hours after as little as 1-2
marijuana cigarettes.
Herbal Products and Other Supplements-
Most herbal products contain harmless ingredients, but since
they are not regulated by the FDA, there is no way to be certain
of their true contents. Some herbal products as well as glandular
extracts (typically from animals), may contain substances that
can cause athletes to fail a urine drug test for the NCAA.
Steroids-
Steroids in combination with
a rigorous weight training program and appropriatecaloric intake
will increase lean body mass (muscle tissue). Steroids are a banned
substance by the NCAA.
Numerous Adverse Effects
Liver
a) Cholestasis- suppression of normal liver function.
b) Jaundice- yellowish staining of eyes and skin.
c) Liver tumors.
d) Peliosis hepatitis- blood filled cysts on the liver which can
rupture and cause bleeding and liver failure.
Reproductive Tissue
Women
a) Menstrual cycle irregularities.
b) Deepening of the voice (masculinizing action).
c) Inappropriate hair growth.
d) Clitoral enlargement
Men
a) Decreased sperm count.
b) Testicular atrophy.
c) Enlarged breasts.
Cardiovascular System
a) Increased LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol).
b) Decreased HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).
These effects increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
c) Retention of sodium, potassium, and water.
These effects create fluid overload and worsen congestive heart
failure.
d) Increase the risk of thrombosis (blood clots).
Skeletal System
a) Cause premature closure of the frowth plates of long bones
and thus an irreversible stunting of growth potential.
Central Nervous System
a) Psychotic reactions (hallucinations & paranoid delusions).
b) Major depression.
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