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** Always consult your athletic trainer BEFORE taking or purchasing any dietary supplements. Often we can discuss better ways for you to get the same results through real food nutrition without endangering your eligibility or wasting your money!
 
 
Products labeled as dietary supplements sold over the counter, in print advertisements and through the internet are under-regulated by the U.S. FDA. While we do our best to provide you with accurate information on the ingredients listed in each product, there are no 100% guarantees. *The use of ANY dietary supplements is at the user’s own risk, regardless of what is listed on the label. The REC does NOT recommend the use of any dietary supplement.
 
Dietary supplements are at risk for contamination or may include unlisted ingredients that are banned under your drug testing policy.  We cannot guarantee the safety or purity of any dietary supplement product. Also, the claims made by manufacturers may not be backed up with reliable, scientific research.
 
As an athlete, please be aware of the following RED FLAGS that could increase the likelihood that a product could be problematic:
*Approved by                                                                                        *Prohormone
*Increase or boost testosterone                                                    *Aromatase inhibitor
*Anabolic                                                                                                 *Androgenic
*Any ingredient ending in - one, -dione, -diene                       *New and improved/Reformulated
 
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Please submit all dietary supplement questions to the REC and be sure to submit products at a minimum of once a year as supplement formulas change quickly and often.
 
*** The REC would advise all athletes to report all medications and supplements to your sports medical staff or physician prior to use. 
 
We are always interested in hearing your thoughts. Your feedback is valuable to us and will help us improve your experience with the Resource Exchange Center. Let us know how we can improve our resource by submitting a confidential email to recfeedback@drugfreesport.com.
 
To learn about additional Drug Free Sport education services, click here.
Also visit the Resource Exchange Center (Password ncaa1)
 
**Always consult your athletic trainer when a doctor prescribes you any new medications. Never take mediations that were not prescribed for you. These can have very dangerous health consequences and ruin your eligibility.
NCAA Division 1 Drug testing information. http://www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/policy/drug-testing  )
Frequently Asked Questions:

What drugs are banned by the NCAA? The NCAA bans drugs by class, along with any substance chemically related to those classes. The banned drug classes are: anabolic agents; stimulants, alcohol and beta blockers (for rifle only), masking agents such as diuretics, street drugs, peptide hormones and analogues, anti-estrogens and Beta-2 Agonists.

Who is responsible for testing student-athletes? The NCAA and its member schools share the responsibility of not only testing, but also educating student-athletes to prevent drug usage. The NCAA conducts testing at all of its championships, and programs in Divisions I and II through its year-round testing program. In addition, the majority of institutions conduct their own institutional testing programs independent of NCAA drug testing. The NCAA spends more than $5 million annually on drug testing and education in an effort to deter the use of banned and harmful substances.

What is the penalty for a positive drug test? The penalty for positive tests of both performance-enhancing and street drugs is strict and automatic. Student-athletes lose one full year of eligibility for the first offense (25 percent of their total eligibility) and are withheld from competition for a full season. A second positive test for street drugs results in another lost year of eligibility and year withheld from competition. A second positive result for PED usage will render the student-athlete permanently ineligible.

What is the penalty for failing a school-issued drug test? Each NCAA member is responsible for determining whether to establish an institutional drug-testing program, at which time the school would be responsible for determining applicable penalties. If a testing program is established, though, the school is obligated to enforce the penalties. Failure to do so can lead to NCAA sanctions.

Can student-athletes appeal a positive test? Yes, student-athletes can appeal the result and, if ruled in their favor, either have the sanction reduced or eliminated.
NCAA Banned Drug list
Medical Exemptions