tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83416441706011455882024-03-17T22:04:16.138-05:00Drug Free Sport PERSPECTIVESWelcome to the official blog of Drug Free Sport: PERSPECTIVES! Since 1999, Drug Free Sport has been ensuring fair and safe sport as an industry leader in sport drug testing, policy development, and substance-use prevention education. The aim of our blog is to continue to share current events, trends, and resources related to sport drug testing and athlete health. Our Perspectives will tap the in-house experts at Drug Free Sport, as well as the many professionals we respect in the industry. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-10604948620476355922018-03-01T16:20:00.000-06:002018-03-01T16:24:14.175-06:00MARCH: NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH<div style="text-align: left;">
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freshness and hope of baseball spring training and opening day for Major League
Baseball. The excitement of collegiate basketball tournaments on all levels,
with last-second miracles. The first full month of NASCAR’s auto racing
schedule. High school track and field meets, golf tournaments, and other
interscholastic competitions take shape. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">None of these events would be possible without proper medical
care from allied health professionals. They’re a core part of the “team behind
the team” that works compassionately for the health and safety of athletes. March
is a celebration of certified athletic trainers (ATCs) – “National Athletic Training Month” – with organizations
throughout sport supporting their work. Support and follow the movement online with
the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NATM2018&src=tyah">#NATM2018</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since 2013, Drug Free Sport has provided more than $85,000
toward the assistance of certified athletic trainer continuing education
opportunities. We are continuing this
outreach with our <a href="https://www.drugfreesport.com/continuing-education-award/" target="_blank">Continuing Education Awards</a> competition, supporting high
school and collegiate ATCs who are on the front lines of preventing drug abuse
and dietary supplement misuse.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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year, five recipients used <a href="https://www.drugfreesport.com/continuing-education-award/" target="_blank">Drug Free Sport Continuing Education Awards</a> to
attend industry conferences while also earning valuable continuing educational
units (CEUs) from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), via the
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– <a href="https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1163" target="_blank">or take a shortcut and submit on our application site, with our partners at The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Exchange Summit, Powered by Drug Free Sport</a>. By all accounts, it was a
success in focusing on the needs, conversations, and happenings for those that
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groups that are in daily contact with athletes on all levels: certified
athletic trainers, sports psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches,
education leaders, and sport coaches. Also present were professional league
office officials, international organizers of sport, post-sport career
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Summit was one of the finest collections of expert presentations on a multitude
of areas affecting health and wellness of athletes. The multidisciplinary
approach to the meeting presents many perspectives and broadens awareness of
the many issues that must be considered in today’s world of sport.”<o:p></o:p></b></i></div>
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Kansas City, these will include:<o:p></o:p></div>
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sport drug testing and wellness education, you’ll also hear about the latest
developments in <a href="https://www.drugfreesport.com/dietary-supplements-sports-industry-update/">Dietary
Supplements</a>, <a href="https://www.drugfreesport.com/prescription-stimulants-sport/">Prescription
Stimulants in Sport: Use, Misuse, and Abuse,</a> and <a href="https://www.drugfreesport.com/marijuana-sport-update/">Marijuana and
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<i><b>“I was honored to
present at the Sport Exchange Summit, powered by Drug Free Sport, in 2016. This
gathering represents a multi-disciplined approach to the overall health and
well-being of athletes at all levels of sport. The excellent presentations and
topics surely enhances the education and knowledge of all attendees. What a
wonderful professional experience; Drug Free Sport provides a great opportunity
for all involved!”<o:p></o:p></b></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-89717053836869016482017-11-16T16:52:00.001-06:002017-11-16T16:52:46.034-06:00The Regulatory Limits of Hemp and CBD Products for Drug Tested Athletes<div class="MsoNormal">
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the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) pulled cannabidiol (CBD) from the <a href="https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/prohibited_list_2018_en.pdf">2018
Prohibited Substance List</a>. Previously, it was illegal for Olympic athletes
to use hemp products and isolates from hemp-like CBDs (1). Literally within 48 hours of WADA releasing
the news of CBD’s new permissible status, some of the bigger players in the CBD
supplement space began to target drug-tested athletes. Many of these companies make claims that some
of their CBD extracts are 100% THC-free, and in compliance with WADA testing
standards for THC. Yet, studies show significant inaccuracies on label claims
including the actual amount of CBD found in products, and the presence of THC
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have no credible third-party certifying agencies that can currently ensure that
every batch of a CBD extract is truly THC-free. Skip lot testing (as often used for dietary supplements)
on THC levels in CBD products is not going to be good enough for drug-tested
athletes, and the folks doing the testing will have to be free of any conflicts
of interest with the hemp industry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are no federal guidelines that determine label claim qualifications for
products promoted as being “THC free.”
One company making THC claims states that they are in compliance with
WADA’s “strict testing regulations” for THC by not exceeding 0.3% THC in the
product. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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caffeine, not everyone metabolizes cannabinoids the same (4). Even in small amounts, increased frequency of
use may well accumulate THC to the point of detection by a drug test. Athletes
who are drawn to CBDs as an intervention for pain, concussions, sleep, immune
health, etc., must proceed with caution.
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professional sports still consider CBD a prohibited substance. While most don’t
specifically test for CBD, they <u>do not fund or supply</u> any hemp-based
products to athletes, due to the lack of credible assurances or third-party
verification that each batch of the product is truly THC-free.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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products. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">1.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summary of Major Modifications and
Explanatory Notes – <a href="https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/prohibited_list_2018_summary_of_modifications_en.pdf" target="_blank">2018 WADA Prohibited List</a>. </span></span></span></h1>
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Bonn-Miller, MO, Mallory JE Loflin, Brian F Thomas, et al. “Labeling Accuracy
of Cannabidiol Extracts Sold Online.” <i>JAMA</i>.
2017;318(17):1708-1709.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Warning Letters and Test Results for
Cannabidiol-Related Products.” 2015-2017. <a href="https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm484109.htm">https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm484109.htm</a>.
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Hawks, Richard L. <i>The analysis of
cannabinoids in biological fluids</i>. Vol. 42. Department of Health and Human
Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health
Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1982.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Veteran Sports RD who specializes in food and supplement security for drug
tested athletes. His full bio and professional work can be found at daveellisbio.com. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i>At Drug Free Sport, we believe that a balanced approach
to sports drug testing and anti-doping involves testing and education. However,
there are several elements that factor into the development of such testing and
education, like proper research. With scientific advancements happening both
for doping and anti-doping efforts, it’s important to be on top of developments
to protect the integrity of sport.</i><i> </i></div>
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Celmer</a> at the Partnership for Clean Competition about their work toward
improving the detection of performance-enhancing drugs. Our organizations share
the spirit of fair and safe sport. It was a great conversation that we’re
proud to share with you. </i></div>
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Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the United States Olympic
Committee, and the United States Anti-Doping Agency came together to discuss
how to better deter and detect performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and encourage
a culture of clean sport.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These
organizations understood that what the anti-doping movement needed was the
collaboration and commitment of leading sport organizations willing to fund
scientific breakthroughs which advance anti-doping policy. The initial (and subsequent)
financial contributions of these four founding PCC members catalyzed the anti-doping
research collaborative known as the Partnership for Clean Competition.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: inherit;">The decision was a vocal stand for sporting integrity,
and an investment in clean sport and in the health of athletes worldwide.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Tell us more
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">While a robust approach to anti-doping policy involves
several aspects (such as the </span><a href="https://www.drugfreesport.com/education/">education that Drug Free Sport provides</a><span style="color: #1f497d;">), the PCC focuses on advancing the science
and technology surrounding anti-doping sample collection, detection, and
analysis. Our science varies based on emerging priorities, but could involve
the creation of new testing methods that are less invasive and expensive,
reference materials for WADA-accredited labs, or innovative tests for new
substances. With new doping agents and methods being created every day to try
and evade current testing capabilities, it’s paramount that the PCC continues
to fund the research that produces sound responses to imminent anti-doping
challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The PCC funds PhD scientists all over the world (we
currently have projects ongoing in 14 different countries), and we are always
looking for additional investigators to contribute their unique acumen and
scientific perspective to anti-doping challenges. A common misconception is
that only dedicated ‘anti-doping scientists’ advance technology in this domain.
The truth is, while there are certainly some incredible researchers who have
devoted their careers to clean sport, many of the investigators we fund are
taking the important work they develop or study in their scientific discipline
and applying it to an anti-doping context. We have chemists, biologists,
endocrinologists, pathologists, physiologists, food scientists, toxicologists,
exercise scientists, and many others currently working on new and exciting
developments. There are truly few areas of science that do not play a role, and
we’re happy to talk through projects with scientists who aren’t certain if
their work is a good fit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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some of the research-related findings that the PCC has contributed toward
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The PCC has granted over $18 million in research to 100+
investigators around the world; many recent advancements in PED detection and
analysis are due to PCC funding. To understand how important this is, newly-found
positives during reanalysis of samples from past Olympic games are possible,
thanks to the more precise scientific methods developed by scientists. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While this type of research will always be a priority,
the PCC has recently invested significant amounts of funding in alternative
matrices – or new ways to collect and analyze samples. Currently, most drug
testing is done on blood or urine, but two emerging technologies are on our
radar: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> 1. <span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Breath testing</i>.
The PCC has invested in SensaBues breath tests as a quick, easy, and low-cost
alternative to current in-competition testing. Athletes simply breathe into the
device, which has been proven to detect not only drugs of abuse, but many
classes of anti-doping substances, with lab analysis using existing WADA
approved methods. PCC investment in the tests is ongoing, and we hope to do a
pilot study in 2018.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 2. <i>Dried Plasma
Spot Card Testing</i>. While current blood tests involves the use of phlebotomists
to draw blood (a process which may be
perceived as invasive by athletes), the PCC has developed cards that require
only a finger prick of blood to perform several different analyses. Not only is
sample collection quick and easy, but the cards are easy to store, analyze, and
transport, potentially providing a significant cost savings over blood testing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">We believe that developing lower-cost, less invasive
sample collection methods may increase overall testing, thus enhancing overall
deterrence</span><span style="color: #1f497d; mso-themecolor: text2;">. </span><span style="color: #0b5394;">The PCC is investing in the
scientific validation that would be required to protect clean athletes at the
same level as blood and urine matrices currently used.</span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #274e13;">As an
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up. Care to talk about your grant processes and programs?</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">Absolutely! To begin a PCC grant, investigators must
first fill out our </span><a href="http://www.cleancompetition.org/application-center">1 – 2 page “Pre-Application”,</a><span style="color: #1f497d;"> designed to gather high-level information
about the intended project to ensure it fits the PCC mission and priorities. We
do this so that investigators presenting research outside of our scope don’t
spend time filling out our (lengthy) full application. For instance, the PCC does
not currently fund social science research, even on the topic of anti-doping. We
always encourage interested researchers to review our research priorities
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investigators are invited to submit the full PCC application, now available to
them via their project site on our </span><a href="http://www.cleancompetition.org/application-center">website</a><span style="color: #1f497d;">. This application ranges in length from around 10 pages,
to upwards of 75 pages, depending on the level of detail the investigators
provide, the complexity of their research, and the amount of supplemental
information they provide (for instance preliminary studies and data). Hint: the
more experimental detail provided in an application, the more likely it is to
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and December 1<sup>st</sup> of each year (one month after the pre-application
of that cycle). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once full applications are received, they are reviewed by
two members of our 10-member Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), which consists of
scientific experts representing a diverse array of disciplines (from
endocrinology to exercise physiology). The SAB meets every cycle to then
collectively discuss the applications, and the feedback provided by each
reviewer. As a unit, the SAB then makes funding recommendations for each
application submitted during the cycle to our Board of Governors (consisting of
a representative from each of our Founding Members) for final approval before
successful investigators are notified. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At this point, the PCC will negotiate terms and
conditions with the researcher’s host institution. Unsuccessful investigators
will receive feedback on their application, and may be invited to re-submit
their project with changes (often more detail is required). The entire process
from pre-application to funding and/or feedback takes 3-5 months. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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research shown that may be next, in terms of doping to gain an athletic
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">This is a difficult question to answer and one that is constantly changing. The PCC does get applications from scientists and lab directors who have concerns about specific substances and propose research on those substances. We also incorporate input from our sponsors, who are often on the front lines with regards to new perforamnce-enhancing substances. If researchers from labs, academia, or the private sector believe they have identified a need in the anti-doping community, we would encourage them to apply for a grant or micro-grant. </span></div>
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Athletes and athletic administrators are likely gearing up
for the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year. To smooth the transition and
boost education efforts on campus, Drug Free Sport has created new learning platforms
and tools to engage student-athletes. Recently, we conducted a webinar covering
the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions we receive from affiliates of NCAA membership
schools. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>What dietary supplements are "legal" for NCAA atheltes?</li>
<li>How do I get my supplements approved by the NCAA to allow athletic programs to purchase it for their
athletes?</li>
<li>Why is caffeine a banned substance? How much is
safe?</li>
<li>My son/daughter wants to take ____ supplement. What do I do?</li>
<li>How do I log in to Drug Free Sport AXIS™ to check
products for banned substances?</li>
<li>What does a Risk Level 1 mean?</li>
<li>My athlete has been prescribed a medication for ADHD that is banned by the NCAA. What should I do?</li>
<li>My athlete has been prescribed a non-ADHD medication that is banned. Can s/he still compete within the NCAA?</li>
<li>What is the medical exception process for athletes with a medical marijuana card or prescription?</li>
<li>What education resources are available to me as an athlete/school?</li>
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As summer approaches, there has been an increase in
weight-loss/thermogenic supplement (WLT) inquiries in Drug Free Sport AXIS™. These types of supplements come with increased
risks and dangers to athlete health and safety. It is important for athletes to
know the risks associated with taking any dietary supplement. Lacking regulation
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FDA does not review or test
supplements before they are available for consumer purchase. Read on to learn
more about the dangers associated with WLT supplements. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Recalled by the FDA</span><b><span style="color: #006600;"> </span></b><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/sda/sdnavigation.cfm?sd=tainted_supplements_cder"><sup>(1)</sup></a><b><span style="color: #006600;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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WLT supplements are regularly recalled by the FDA, due to
undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients present in the bottle. Recalled WLT products
often contain sibutramine (an ingredient found in a drug called Meridia), which
was removed from the market in October 2010 by the FDA due to causing heart
problems and strokes <a href="https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm246742.htm"><sup>(2)</sup></a>.
Not only can products with undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients cause a
positive drug test, but they can also create serious harm to the body. <o:p></o:p></div>
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WLT supplements often list ingredients that are banned under
the “Stimulants” drug class by sport organizations. Look out for synephrine,
AMP citrate, bitter orange, ephedra, hordenine, in particular. These
ingredients are likely to cause a positive drug test in most sports
organizations testing for performance-enhancing substances. Athletes may also
experience adverse health effects from taking these stimulants, especially when
they are combined into one product formula, or consumed with energy drinks and
other secondary stimulant sources. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Users may experience harmful or dangerous side-effects after
taking a weight-loss/thermogenic supplement. Side-effects users have
experienced when taking these supplements include liver failure, anxiety,
nervousness, increased blood pressure and heart rate, chest pain, and heart
attacks<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/28379-thermogenic-fat-burners-work/"><sup>(4)</sup></a>.
Additionally, these products have been cited to react adversely to prescription
medications by increasing or minimizing the prescription drug’s intended
effect. <a href="https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm420349.htm"><sup>(5)</sup></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><sup><o:p></o:p></sup></span></div>
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Dietary supplements are not tested for efficacy or safety;
therefore, many claims made by dietary supplements are false and not proven by
reliable scientific research. Beware of products making claims such as <i>“promotes weight loss,” “scientific
breakthrough,” “incinerates fat,” </i>and<i>
“significantly reduces BMI.”</i> These claims are often unsubstantiated and may
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following a balanced eating plan, and getting regular physical activity is the
best and most effective way to lose and maintain weight. Athletes are
recommended to work with a sports dietitian to evaluate their meal plan and
find the best solution to reach their weight-loss and performance goals. Check
out <a href="https://dfsaxis.com/users/login">Drug Free Sport AXIS</a>™ for athlete-friendly
recipes in our <a href="https://dfsaxis.com/resources/athlete-recipes">Athlete
Recipe Box</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Bottom Line:</u> WLT supplements are commonly
contaminated or adulterated, may cause adverse health effects, and are not as
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Athletes that are part of subscribing member organizations
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inquiry on <a href="https://dfsaxis.com/users/login">Drug Free Sport AXIS</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/sda/sdnavigation.cfm?sd=tainted_supplements_cder" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">U.S.
Food & Drug Administration, Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary
Supplements</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm246742.htm" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">U.S. Food
& Drug Administration, Beware of Products Promising Miracle Weight Loss</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/WeightLoss-Consumer/" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">National Institute
of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/28379-thermogenic-fat-burners-work/" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Livestrong.com,
How do Thermogenic Fat Burners Work?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm420349.htm" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">U.S. Food
& Drug Administration, Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-7856987853492671932017-05-04T10:20:00.000-05:002017-05-04T10:20:27.131-05:00What's the deal with CBD Oils and Creams? Do they contain THC?Contributed by Anna Filardo, Education Program Manager<br />
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Cannabis|<i>noun</i>|can•na•bis|\’ka-nә-bәs\:
any of the preparations (as marijuana or hashish) or chemicals (as THC) that
are derived from the hemp plant and are psychoactive.<a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannabis"><sup>1</sup></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Essentially, marijuana is a species of cannabis, specifically
named Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa. There are more than 100 different
cannabinoids that make up the marijuana plant; the most widely known are
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC) and cannabidiol (or CBD). THC is commonly attributable
to the psychoactive or euphoric side effects, while CBD is known for its more medicinal
effects. Marijuana (specifically THC) is banned by a majority of sports
organizations and is not eligible for medical exceptions or therapeutic use
exemptions (TUEs). So what about CBD?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Recently, CBD oils and creams available for purchase in
stores or on the internet have been growing in popularity, as seen in an
increase of Drug Free Sport AXIS™ inquiries for these products. CBD has been
cited for having some medicinal benefits, and homeopathic doctors are
prescribing CBD oils and creams for treatment. The Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) classifies CBD extract as a Schedule I Controlled
Substance, which means it is illegal in states that have not passed medical
marijuana laws.<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/14/2016-29941/establishment-of-a-new-drug-code-for-marihuana-extract"><sup>2</sup></a>
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Manufacturers may claim their products are “pure CBD” and do
not contain THC. However, there is no way to be certain the products do not also
contain THC. The DEA asserts that it is “not aware of any industrially-utilized
methods that have achieved this result [of 100% CBD].” <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/14/2016-29941/establishment-of-a-new-drug-code-for-marihuana-extract"><sup>2</sup></a> In February of 2016, the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) tested the composition of 22 CBD tinctures, oils, and
creams. A majority of the products were marketed to be “100% Pure CBD.” Upon
testing, the FDA found that almost all of the products tested did not have the
amount of CBD claimed; some products did not contain any CBD, while others
contained far less. THC was also present in measurable amounts in most of the
products.<a href="https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm484109.htm"><sup>3</sup></a>
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CBD products are not approved by the FDA for marketing or
distribution as safety and effectiveness have not been proven, and the federal
government classifies marijuana as an illegal substance. Therefore, the FDA does
not test these products before they are available to consumers. Since the FDA
does not test CBD products before becoming available to consumers, there is no
way to tell the amount of CBD (or THC) in each product. Therefore, AXIS
classifies CBD oils and creams as high risk products. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is my understanding that there are no 100% pure CBD products on the market,
and these products will contain minor to significant amounts of THC in the oil
depending on their purification steps.”</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/14/2016-29941/establishment-of-a-new-drug-code-for-marihuana-extract">Establishment
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An athlete's mental health is a vital component of their overall well-being, and can also play a significant role in sports performance outcomes. Whether the athlete is competing at the high school, collegiate, or professional/elite level, it is important to arm them with tools to address the cerebral side of sport. Some of the easiest tools to add to an athlete's toolbox are mobile applications (apps) that are easily downloaded right to their smartphone and support activities of daily living<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">―</span>or in this case, well-being. In this post you'll find reviews (in no particular order) of four different apps that address anxiety and stress management. Try them out, share them with athletes you know, and use the comments to tell us which one you prefer the most!</div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Developed by a team of university-based psychologists,
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<li>Ability to track anxiety and how users are
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Allows the user to determine different triggers
for anxiety, allowing them to potentially avoid these situations or to be better prepared in
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">SAM employs techniques such as breathing
exercises, picture reveals, and relaxation.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Social Cloud is a place where users can communicate
with each other. This is a great tool to recognize that anxiety affects many
people, and allows users to share messages with others using the app.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Easy to take on-the-go and alleviate anxiety the
moment it hits.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Provides educational information about anxiety,
common anxiety symptoms and triggers.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">There is not a walk-through for the Muscle Relaxation
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Anxiety can
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Scientifically-validated.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Based on 20 years of brain training and
anxiety-reduction research.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Directions for the game are easy to follow and
understand.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">A great app for avoiding and decreasing
stress/anxiety.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Helps the user to focus on the happy face.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">User can set a goal for the amount of the time
they participate in the activity each week.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Easy way to zone out and allow for a mindless
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Since it is an app it is easy to take on-the-go
and alleviate anxiety in the moment.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Does not require users to participate in the activity
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about being perfect. Since users have to touch every piece of grass in the game,
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inspiration, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Set small goals. There are some daily goals already
outlined within the app that help motivate the user to reach overall goals.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Tap the goal when completed and record the
difficulty of completing it.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Track and log different anxiety traps and
triggers.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Shows the user their personal connection between
emotions, thoughts, and experiences.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Teaches how to reframe the situation (i.e. </span><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;">What could you have done differently to
allow for a better outcome</i><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">?).</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Tracks sleep and exercise.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Guides users through various techniques to
manage stress, anxiety, and depression.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Includes verbal instructions for breathing
exercises, meditation, and muscle relaxation.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Community posts allow users to talk to others
about shared experiences or hardships.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Easy to take anywhere and track anxiety/stress in
the moment.</span></li>
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Relax
Melodies provides users with white noise and meditation to help them fall
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Free. Available via iOS/Apple
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Users are able to select different sounds they
like and put them together.</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Melodies" section allows users to submit their
favorite sounds.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Ability to submit a personal sound mix so others
can listen.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Add and delete sounds to allow users to go back
to the sounds that work the best.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Ability to vary the volume of each sound
selected.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Great for traveling, especially when accustomed
to white noise (such as a fan on at home).</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Relax Melodies notify users when it is time for
bed based on the time set as a target.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Timer: set the white noise to stop after 30 minutes
or play through the night.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Alarm function can wake users up with white
noise.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Guided meditation helps users clear the mind and
fall asleep.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Easy to take on-the-go.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Clean platform and easy to navigate.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Contributed by Anna Filardo, </span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Education Program Manager</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Credt: fda.gov (<a href="https://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/ProductsIngredientsComponents/ucm456610.htm#regulation" target="_blank">1</a>)</td></tr>
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Vaping has continued to increase
in use and popularity. New federal regulations have recently been
established and research on long-term use of vaporizers is growing. This post presents current information and potential dangers of vaping.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Systems (ENDS) go by various names. </span></strong></li>
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vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), and
e-pipes.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=f173972ba7&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">1</span></a>)</span></li>
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marijuana, propylene glycol, and/or flavored glycerin are most common.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=32834bdf50&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">1</span></a>)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formaldehyde
or acetaldehyde have also been found.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=722ec40647&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">2</span></a>)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ethanol
(or alcohol) is frequently used and could lead to a
future alcohol dependence. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=1a6043a470&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">4</span></a>)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Toxic
metal nanoparticles from the vaping mechanism.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=b8fd370caa&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">3</span></a>)</span></li>
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that vape are more susceptible to take up cigarette smoking.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=14db303529&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">4</span></a>)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haqi4xvjvKo&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Informative Video from ASAPScience: Smoking vs. Vaping</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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develop fully. Nicotine exposure during periods of significant brain
development, such as adolescence, can disrupt the growth of brain
circuits that control attention, learning, and susceptibility to addiction."</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
-U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=190b77ab0c&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">6</span></a>)</span></li>
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and 7,700 e-liquid flavors.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">(<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=173c435727&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">7</span></a>)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></li>
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</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">1. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=a187f6f38b&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">U.S. Food & Drug Administration: </span></a><a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=70640f132b&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #2baadf;">Vaporizers, E-Cigarettes, and other Electronic Nicotine
Delivery Systems (ENDS)</span></a><br />
2. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=2c07a3541b&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">Oxford Academic: Nicotine & Tobacco Research</span></a><br />
3. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=93da34755c&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">National Institute on Drug Abuse: Electronic Cigarettes
(e-Cigarettes)</span></a><br />
4. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=c010e66531&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">ScienceNews for Students: Teen data find vapors often
become smokers</span></a><br />
5. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=dc7f44efb6&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">American Lung Association: Popcorn Lung; A Dangerous Risk
of Flavored E-Cigarettes</span></a><br />
6. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=8261dd3048&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of
the Surgeon General</span></a><br />
7. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=e8f7df7c70&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">American Lung Association: E-Cigarettes and Lung Health</span></a><br />
8. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=491dd4da8f&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">N</span></a><a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=47749a701e&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">PR: Pot Smoke And Mirrors: Vaporizer Pens Hide Marijuana
Use</span></a><br />
9. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=25c45652e2&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">CDC: E-Cigarettes and Young People: A Public Health
Concern</span></a><br />
10.<a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=2374070a1f&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;"> </span></a><a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=3e87f391be&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">Know the Risks</span></a><a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=f7ef452c26&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #2baadf;">: E-Cigarettes and Young People</span></a><br />
11. <a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=3da0167eb2&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">T</span></a><a href="http://list-manage.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=753df97de842df75fe544ecd9&id=ab9617a711&e=675fd1d41f" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2baadf;">ips for Talking About E-cigarettes</span></a></span></div>
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As a part of our overall service of the student-athlete
communities, we work daily with certified athletic trainers from around the
country. We hear about the challenges that they face with their
around-the-clock schedules, putting their athletes first and working to grow in
their chosen professions. They’re trusted with the most intimate details of a
student-athlete’s life, along with their overall health and recovery. It’s far
more than the taping and health care management. These men and women are on the
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<b>LG: Is WADA validation important with new testing
methods?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Staff: Of course. Many sport leagues look to the <i>WADA Code and Prohibited Substances List</i>
as a gold standard. However, full implementation of WADA protocols can be difficult
for clients that must also negotiate terms with their players unions through
Collective Bargaining Agreements. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LG: What are sport
organizations doing to work with the players unions and still provide effective
drug testing programming?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Staff: “Smart” testing is becoming a new trend where we are
seeing a shift to testing methodologies that efficiently and effectively use
appropriate funds for deterrence testing. We are seeing this across the board
for professional, amateur, and collegiate/institutional clients. Essentially,
everyone is learning how to make the most of their drug-testing dollars and
amplify the impact on deterrence. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LG: Are there any
changes being made to the substances tested for in sport?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SnuGSapmHqbdxzllthDrVybMaHuJ2g3pWVscmrkiEENkMt9tXDoE_1WU0S2nSfoRf_9oPPtUUmQcXEigA8OWhd3lb6KC8zqkMMXsr4L8UFo1sM4KJaFUf_Da_nYAlf59CMEvYORYY5s/s1600/cannabis-1032119_640.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SnuGSapmHqbdxzllthDrVybMaHuJ2g3pWVscmrkiEENkMt9tXDoE_1WU0S2nSfoRf_9oPPtUUmQcXEigA8OWhd3lb6KC8zqkMMXsr4L8UFo1sM4KJaFUf_Da_nYAlf59CMEvYORYY5s/s200/cannabis-1032119_640.png" width="190" /></a>Staff: Nothing is changing dramatically in terms of the
substances screened, even with marijuana which gets a lot of attention. We
don’t anticipate any significant changes in marijuana testing as a result of
the legislation efforts in several states across the country. Until there is a
change from the Federal government, there likely won’t be a change in marijuana
as a banned substance in sport. What has changed, however, is the conversation
around marijuana—again, because of legalization in certain states. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LG: Can you
elaborate? What has changed in the conversation?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Staff: There is a discussion targeting the social
acceptability of marijuana—especially in the states where it is now legal for
recreational use. We are providing more education on the different forms of
marijuana use like edibles and concentrates, or that athletes may be using
e-cigarettes or vape pens to mask their use on campus or within the sports
facility. The potency of marijuana has changed dramatically over the last few
years, which may be leading to higher dosages, longer lasting effects in the
body, even addiction. For institutional collegiate clients, marijuana remains
the largest concern on campuses. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-2HHGedhATVup9-8JgP7ug-U194GXjiQmi18F4qUmnHPPvrfNgwIWITPcBwjKNvgsQ0pBQTma5UnAzJLEBpjUBGzoT_rI9QY_vYVGqVhM1cs4VMDU2OX0irwTUu3F7Mo2IiLonukm80/s1600/pills-1885550_640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-2HHGedhATVup9-8JgP7ug-U194GXjiQmi18F4qUmnHPPvrfNgwIWITPcBwjKNvgsQ0pBQTma5UnAzJLEBpjUBGzoT_rI9QY_vYVGqVhM1cs4VMDU2OX0irwTUu3F7Mo2IiLonukm80/s320/pills-1885550_640.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>LG: Are there other substances
of concern looking ahead into 2017?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Staff: It’s hard to say what will be new in 2017, but there
is growing concern over growth hormone releasing peptides (GHRPs) in
professional sports, and the reemergence of anabolic steroids that were popular
in the Eighties. SARMs, such as ostarine and LGD-4033, are also a concern as
they are appearing in more supplement items and marketed as “legal”, which is absolutely
false. Collegiately, there have been increasing requests for testing panels to
include prescription narcotics and opiates. Prescription stimulants being used
and abused without a prescription are also concerns on college campuses—we’ve
even heard stories specific to athletes snorting amphetamines like Adderall. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LG: Sounds like
there’s a lot going on! Are there any other trends you feel are important to
share?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Staff: Probably the technology that surrounds drug-testing
and third party administration of programs. For example, there are a number of
researchers working on new technology that can detect certain drugs at lower
specific gravity (or urine concentrations). Labs are also making strides to
update machines that are “greener” in terms of efficiency. This helps decrease
the turnaround time for receiving results which positively benefits the
clients. We also know that there is a lot of work going into delivering
appropriate protocols for testing transgender athletes. In January, we distributed our "Collection Procedures and Guidelines for Transgender Student-Athletes" to all of our collectors nationwide. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LG: Lastly, what
impact (if any) do you feel the 2016 Russia doping issue has had on drug
testing efforts in the US, or for Drug Free Sport specifically?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Staff: The impact is really just the importance of having
independent administrators for drug-testing programs. A complete third-party
that conducts athlete selection, administration of the program, conducts
testing and works with WADA accredited labs, and provides accurate reports to
the sport organization is critical. Their involvement must be completely
separate and independently run. The Russia issues also increased the importance
of consistency in communicating confidentiality and the code of ethics for drug
testing to all of our certified collectors. Cyber security also becomes a
larger concern in the wake of 2016. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LG: I think all of
this is important to share and continue to discuss as we get further into 2017.
Thanks for your time and insights!<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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For more information on any of the issues or topics
discussed here, please email Lara Gray at <a href="mailto:lgray@drugfreesport.com">lgray@drugfreesport.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Special thanks to the following staff members for their time
and responses that made this blog possible: Ryan Willis, Sarah Ziegelmann,
Allison Lathim, Ben Mosier, and Michaela Stemmons. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-52130256221180920992017-01-26T15:27:00.003-06:002017-01-26T15:27:47.774-06:00Why Should You Stay Hydrated All Year?<div class="MsoNormal">
Dehydration is not only a risk during warmer weather, but also
a significant issue in colder months. Failing to hydrate can cause serious
damage to your body and overall health. Here are 4 reasons why you should stay
hydrated throughout the year.</div>
<h3>
<b>Boost Your Immune
System</b></h3>
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The colder months are
accompanied with much drier air, leading to dehydration. This causes your body
to feel sluggish and run-down. Dry air can also increase your risk of catching a
cold and/or the flu. Drinking water will help your body prevent and fight off
these infections by supplying the body with the fluids it needs. Water flushes toxins and ensures your cells
are well oxygenated and full of nutrients.</div>
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<b>Sweat It Out</b></h3>
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Perspiration is more noticeable in
warm months, often visible as beads of sweat. Sweat in cold months turns into
water vapor quickly, and is therefore less noticeable. To avoid dehydration, it
is important to drink water throughout the day, especially before, during and immediately
after a workout. Water helps to regulate body temperature. </div>
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<b>Maintain, Don’t Gain</b></h3>
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Your body is more likely to pack
on extra pounds during colder months because exercise tends to decrease, and
food intake tends to increase. However, with proper hydration, your body is
able to turn fat into energy more efficiently. Energy is needed to avoid
feeling lethargic during short winter days. Additionally, when adequately
hydrated, your body is less likely to retain fluids and more likely to eliminate
false hunger cues associated with dehydration. </div>
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<b>Keeps Things Moving</b></h3>
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Hydration is vital to your
body’s organs and digestion. Water carries nutrients and oxygen through the
body, lubricates joints, and controls blood pressure. If your body is
dehydrated by just 1-2%, your heart has to work harder because your blood is thicker
than normal. Dehydration can cause muscle fatigue and cramps, loss of
coordination and exhaustion. <br />
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<b style="text-indent: -0.5in;">Tips & Tricks</b></h3>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Carry water around everywhere you go―all
year long.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Eat water-rich fruits and veggies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lettuce: 95% water<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Oranges: 88% water<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Apples: 84% water<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Know your sweat rate (see <a href="http://drugfreesport.blogspot.com/2016/07/hydration-411.html">Hydration
411</a>) to determine how much water you need before, during, and after
exercise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol while
rehydrating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Use an air humidifier to add moisture to the air
and prevent illness. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Add flavor to plain water such as lemons, cucumbers,
limes, or other favorite fruit.</div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Water does numerous things for your body.
Staying hydrated in winter months may be more of a challenge, </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.5in;">but it is
important. Athletes and exercisers are particularly susceptible to dehydration
due to the varying </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.5in;">intensities of a workout. For more information about how
much water to drink download these files: </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.5in;"><a href="http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/Assess%2BYour%2BHydration%2BStatus.pdf" style="text-indent: -0.5in;" target="_blank">Assess Your Hydration</a> and </span><a href="http://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hydration-Screen-Shot-.png" style="text-indent: -0.5in;" target="_blank">Hydrate Early & Often</a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-797198598690251182016-12-19T10:31:00.000-06:002016-12-19T10:31:23.477-06:00Testosterone Boosters<div class="MsoNormal">
Dietary supplements claiming to boost testosterone or
enhance sexual performance are often explored and inquired about by athletes.
However, these products come with concerns. Many of the ingredients are created
in factories, making them unnatural, and lack scientific evidence regarding
their safety and efficacy, even if the products are labeled as “herbal” or “all
natural” (Campbell et al., 2013).</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) holds dietary
supplement manufacturers responsible for truth in labeling and safety of all
dietary supplement products that enter the consumer market. Unfortunately, these
companies may not list each product ingredient on the supplement facts panel,
can make false or exaggerated claims, and/or add harmful ingredients. Due to
the unregulated nature of supplements, there is little data regarding the products
as a whole, including the ingredients, use of proprietary blends, and marketing
claims (Willoughby, Spillane, & Schwarz, 2014). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Testosterone boosters and sexual enhancement products have a
higher risk of containing harmful ingredients that are not listed on the label,
compared to other supplement categories. For example, phosphodiesterase type 5
(PDE5) inhibitors are pharmaceutical medications used to treat erectile
dysfunction. PDE5 inhibitors have been found in testosterone boosting and
sexual enhancement supplements, but have not been listed on the product label. In
2013, researchers tested sexual performance supplements to determine if they were
adulterated with PDE5 inhibitors or other undeclared ingredients. <b><span style="color: #38761d;">The marketing for all 54 tested supplements
claimed they did not contain synthetic substances. However, 81% of the tested
products contained one or more synthetic PDE5 inhibitor or similar ingredient, undisclosed
to the consumer (Campbell et al., 2013).</span></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Taking dietary supplements that “boost testosterone” have
proven ineffective in reducing fat mass, as well as increasing total body or
muscle mass. Instead, products making these claims come with a lot of unknowns
and dangers (Willoughby et al., 2014).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Consumers are made to believe that testosterone levels and
muscle mass will increase with the use of dietary supplements claiming to be testosterone
boosters. Manufacturers even state that their product is scientifically proven
to work. When in reality, they often contain dietary ingredients that have not been
tested for efficacy or safety. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tribulus terrestris (TT) is a popular herbal ingredient
found in testosterone boosting supplements. TT is associated with claims of
boosting testosterone and correcting erectile function. Physically-active men
are the target market for products containing TT (Pokrywka, 2014). Similarly,
TT allegedly improves plasma testosterone levels and increases skeletal muscle
growth (Antonio, Uelmen, Rodriguez, & Earnest, 2000). The use of dietary
supplements with TT has shown no substantiated benefits in human studies. As
with most dietary ingredients, there is a lack of evidence-based information
regarding the effectiveness and safety of TT use in sport (Pokrywka, 2014). The
consumer should be aware that many herbal/all-natural ingredients claiming to
boost testosterone levels or provide other anabolic effects have limited
scientific support. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Drug Free Sport believes that food should be the first
option for fueling when athletes are looking to reach performance goals.
Dietary supplements are poorly regulated by the FDA, with manufacturers loosely
following the FDA’s guidelines. Supplement companies market their products how
they wish, often place unlabeled ingredients in the bottle, and make false
claims. Appropriately-timed meals and snacks, on the other hand, have been proven
to aid in weight reduction and achieving sports performance goals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are thinking about taking any dietary supplement,
please visit <a href="http://www.drugfreesport.com/axis" target="_blank">Drug Free Sport AXIS<span class="MsoHyperlink">™</span></a> to learn more about your options to make an
informed decision. <o:p></o:p></div>
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References:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Antonio, J., Uelmen, J.,
Rodriguez, R., & Earnest, C. (2000). The effects of tribulus terrestris on
body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males. <i>International Journal of Sport Nutrition and
Exercise Metabolism, 10,</i> 208-215.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Campbell, N., Clark, J.P.,
Stecher, V.J., Thomas, J.W., Callanan, A.C., Donnelly, B.F.,… Kaminetsky, J.C.
(2013). Adulteration of purported herbal and natural sexual performance
enhancement dietary supplements with synthetic phosphodiesterase type 5
inhibitors. <i>International Society for
Sexual Medicine, 10</i>, 1842-1849. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Pokrywka, A., Obminski, Z.,
Malczewska-Lenczowska, J., Fijatek, Z., Turek-Lepa, E., & Grucza, R.
(2014). Insights into supplements with tribulus terrestris used by athletes. <i>Journal of Human Kinetics</i>, <i>41</i>, 99-105.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Qureshi, A., Naughton, D.P., &
Petroczi, A. (2014). A systematic review on the herbal extract tribulus
terrestris and the roots of its putative aphrodisiac and performance enhancing
effect. <i>Journal of Dietary Supplements</i>,
<i>11(1)</i>, 64-79.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Willoughby, D.S., Spillane, M.,
& Schwarz, N. (2014). Heavy resistance training and supplementation with
the alleged testosterone booster NMDA has on effect on body composition, muscle
performance, and serum hormones associated with the
hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis in resistance-trained males. <i>Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 13</i>,
192-199.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-35628125023089840452016-11-28T13:32:00.002-06:002016-11-28T13:32:47.472-06:00Medical Marijuana, Medical Exception?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: darkgreen;">Here's what you should know as of the November 8 election:</span></h2>
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<li style="text-align: left;">There are now eight states that have passed laws permitting recreational use of marijuana: Maine, California, Massachusetts, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Medical marijuana is now legal in 28 states and Washington, D.C. after ballot measures passed in North Dakota, Arkansas, Florida, and Montana. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Federally, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Because of the DEA's imposed status, doctors can only "recommend" marijuana to patients. Federal law prohibits medical professionals from prescribing the drug. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Rates of marijuana use in states that have legalized marijuana in some form have increased exponentially compared to those that have not. (<a data-cke-saved-href="https://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SAM-report-on-CO-and-WA-issued-31-Oct-2016.pdf" href="https://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SAM-report-on-CO-and-WA-issued-31-Oct-2016.pdf" target="_blank">Source</a>, page 5)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The average THC concentrations in cannabis have continued to increase, while the medicinal, non-psychoactive ingredient, cannabidiol (CBD), has not. (<a data-cke-saved-href="https://i2.wp.com/learnaboutsam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Slide1.jpg" href="https://i2.wp.com/learnaboutsam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Slide1.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a>) </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Marijuana is still prohibited/banned in sport or considered a drug of abuse. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Drug-testing sanctions for marijuana-positive tests, as designated by each sport organization, still apply in states where marijuana has been legalized. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Marijuana's cannabinoids are stored in fat. The increasing potency of THC in marijuana means it can take longer for the drug to be metabolized and cleared from the body. (READ: <em>Using marijuana over the holidays, and hoping for clean urine upon returning to practice is probably not the best idea.</em>)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Legalization of marijuana in Colorado has shown an increase in alcohol consumption—separately from the increase in marijuana-infused beers and wines on the market. (<a data-cke-saved-href="https://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SAM-report-on-CO-and-WA-issued-31-Oct-2016.pdf" href="https://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SAM-report-on-CO-and-WA-issued-31-Oct-2016.pdf" target="_blank">Source</a>, page 26)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Post-legalization of marijuana: DUI cases related to driving while high, and traffic fatalities where the driver tested positive for marijuana have increased in Washington State and Colorado, respectively. (<a data-cke-saved-href="https://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SAM-report-on-CO-and-WA-issued-31-Oct-2016.pdf" href="https://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SAM-report-on-CO-and-WA-issued-31-Oct-2016.pdf" target="_blank">Source</a>, pages 17-18)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-73400920321811331992016-10-28T10:00:00.000-05:002016-10-28T10:00:13.850-05:00Risk Level Rating System: A Deeper LookContributed by Anna Filardo, MS<br />
Education Program Manager, Drug Free Sport<br />
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Drug Free Sport AXIS™ staff review dietary supplements
according to the ingredients listed on the product’s supplement facts panel, marketing
claims, and related scam warnings or FDA recalls. After our research and evaluation
process, a risk level is assigned as Level 1, 2, or 3. There is no Risk Level 0 because Drug Free
Sport does not test dietary supplements. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Due to limitations on regulatory oversight of the dietary supplement
industry, there can be no guarantees that a product does not contain banned
ingredients without testing each individual item. Unfortunately, supplement
companies may intentionally or unintentionally contaminate/adulterate products
that end up on the market. For these
reasons, the risk level rating system cannot guarantee that a product will not
cause a positive drug test. For zero risk, athletes are advised to avoid
dietary supplements altogether and focus on food as fuel. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Drug Free Sport AXIS serves as a helpful tool in determining
supplement safety for athletes, and provides sports nutrition handouts and
recipes as alternatives. For a detailed explanation of the different Risk
Levels assigned through the Drug Free Sport AXIS Dietary Supplement Inquiry
tool, please keep reading. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The supplement facts panel does not list banned
ingredients or ingredients related to a banned drug class. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Product
webpage and/or the product label’s marketing is not related to a banned drug
class. Example: testosterone is a banned substance; dietary supplements that
claim to boost testosterone (and otherwise do not list banned substances) will
not be assigned a Risk Level 1.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Seen
as the “safest” risk level. Remember—there is no guarantee that a dietary
supplement company did not contaminate/adulterate the product, which in turn could
cause a positive drug test.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Specific
to Collegiate Sports:</span></b> A Risk level 1 does not indicate whether or not the product
is permissible for direct distribution to athletes. Permissible items are
typically determined by compliance officers on campus according to NCAA bylaws.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Watch
this webinar for more information on <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/6512117477560149507">NCAA
Permissibility of Dietary Supplements</a>.</span></li>
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listed on the label have limited scientific evidence regarding the safety,
purity, or effects on the body. The ingredient may not be specifically banned, but
has a possibility to be detrimental to the athlete’s health.</li>
<li>The
marketing for the product makes claims related to a banned drug class. Example:
a product that claims to boost testosterone (and otherwise may not list banned substances) is a Risk Level
2.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Specific
to organizations that prohibit caffeine:</span></b> Caffeine or sources of caffeine (green
tea, guarana, white tea, etc.) are listed on the label. Caffeine is banned (for
specific sport organizations) under the stimulants drug class when urinary
concentrations exceed 15 mcg/mL.</li>
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<li>There
is no way for us to know what amount of caffeine will cause a positive drug
test due to many factors: metabolic rate, other food/drink consumed, age,
gender, weight, height, etc.</li>
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<li>There
are ingredients listed on the label related to a banned drug class. The
ingredient is not strictly banned, but is similar to a banned substance.
Example: raspberry ketones may share a similar chemical structure to
synephrine, a strictly banned stimulant. Therefore, a product listing raspberry
ketones (and no other banned substances) would be categorized as a Risk Level
2.</li>
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<li>Ingredients
listed are strictly banned. </li>
<li>The product has been cited for
contamination/adulteration issues with banned substances, or has been recalled
by the FDA.</li>
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to assist athletes and athletic staff to make informed decisions regarding the
use of dietary supplements for sports performance. Ultimately, athletes consume
dietary supplements at their own risk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-12584175286337743052016-10-24T11:20:00.000-05:002016-10-24T11:21:56.430-05:00Drug Free Sport’s Community Investment – Showing Up Where It Matters<div class="MsoNormal">
From our employees using their athletic careers to benefit
the lives of Midwestern youth, to financially investing in certified athletic
trainers to receive continuing education, you can count on Drug Free Sport’s
commitment to philanthropy in 2017 and the years to come. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Drug Free Sport has supported youth sports development in many capacities.
Philosophically, we understand that many habits and traits are learned in
childhood, which can lead to helping kids make good decisions in life.
Additionally, several studies have shown that youth sports help young boys and
girls develop leadership skills and confidence, which can translate into positive
influence in the boardroom and beyond. <br />
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Drug Free Sport’s COO, Chris Guinty, sits on the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Kansas City’s Board of Directors. Drug Free Sport has also sponsored a
summer league T-ball team, tying into Major League Baseball’s RBI (Reviving
Baseball in the Inner Cities) initiative. Dane Jensen, Assistant Director of
Collector Training and Development, served as a coach for the kids (pictured
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High school and collegiate certified athletic trainers are on the front lines
of combating drug abuse and affirming proper drug/supplement education. We aim
to validate and encourage their work by offering multiple $1,000 continuing
education awards to qualified athletic trainers. In June, we provided two
collegiate and one high school certified athletic trainers with these awards. A
group of certified athletic trainers, a former award winner, Drug Free Sport
staff members and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation came together to
review the impressive body of candidates. This year’s award applications will
begin in late December, with selected applicants announced in Spring 2017. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Shortly after graduating with my master's degree, I became a
Division II head athletic trainer at a university that had been competing in
intercollegiate athletics for nearly one hundred years, and had never
administered an institutionalized drug test. It became apparent to us that Drug
Free Sport could help us not only administer proper drug testing, but would
also help our university with the most important aspect, education for our
student-athletes. The Drug Free Sport Continuing Education Award has helped our
university become more diverse in how we can educate our student-athletes and
how we can close the gap on preventing drug use in collegiate athletics. Drug
testing is just one small piece of the puzzle that any company can help
provide. But, the educational tools that Drug Free Sport provides our
university stand above the rest and have gone a long way in how we educate and
prevent drug use in our student-athletes. We are proud to partner with Drug
Free Sport and are proud of the work that their entire team does to help impact
our student-athletes." <u>– Heath Duncan, 2016 Drug Free Sport Continuing
Education Award Winner; Head Athletic Trainer, Alderson Broaddus University (pictured above)</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our team members will often help those aspiring to careers
in sport business by speaking on their life experiences at local events . A
unique opportunity was presented in September, when we were asked to speak on a panel with
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith via the <a href="http://www.teamwallstreet.org/" target="_blank">Team WallStreet organization</a>. The panel on
careers in sports was a charity fundraiser for Kansas City-area youth. Vice
President of Professional Sports Drug Testing, J.D. Matheus, addressed the
crowd on his experiences as a student-athlete and matriculation into
professional sports.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu3T3t0CHQNU0SiMMpoq5VndcWljJawI8MRoF6FE3q9-ytYmc0IMMTX3lrl53lLQUZJ1ZuhMkg-vxDr0y5VaFgoiHORgNWSaw2CEfP7ygObYoYqXU2I-5vNkrGbMrKdvjkjv3QVb797c/s1600/2016-08-11+16.22.09.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RkC_s0Po_6RZpxupPSB00slY9-5foy_KmfTdLBI03OsC7kFN490Cpr2H3iOihcBlNgT6vyxe_1sLJ3TWlgMq0T-o8ySwFd7UnzSO-Oh83SHGWWirHZl4Uk7cFY176NRjcTteGLQ6sC8/s1600/2016-08-11+17.54.56.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RkC_s0Po_6RZpxupPSB00slY9-5foy_KmfTdLBI03OsC7kFN490Cpr2H3iOihcBlNgT6vyxe_1sLJ3TWlgMq0T-o8ySwFd7UnzSO-Oh83SHGWWirHZl4Uk7cFY176NRjcTteGLQ6sC8/s320/2016-08-11+17.54.56.jpg" width="320" /></a><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu3T3t0CHQNU0SiMMpoq5VndcWljJawI8MRoF6FE3q9-ytYmc0IMMTX3lrl53lLQUZJ1ZuhMkg-vxDr0y5VaFgoiHORgNWSaw2CEfP7ygObYoYqXU2I-5vNkrGbMrKdvjkjv3QVb797c/s320/2016-08-11+16.22.09.jpg" width="320" /><br /><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div>
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Drug Free Sport headquarters lie on Kansas City’s Westside, a historic area
rich in culture and development. Within the neighborhood, there is a frequent
need for proper school supplies for children. Drug Free Sport continued its
support of its neighborhood by donating to buy more than 30 padlocks for
student lockers. Additionally, the team showed up to distribute backpacks and
school supplies to kids of all school ages alongside members of the Kansas
City, MO Police Department. “Working at the Westside Back-to-School event in
the backpack room was very rewarding,” said Michael McCabe, Sport Drug Testing
Program Manager. “The moments that brought the most joy were the looks of
excitement on each kid’s face, knowing the work that we were doing would make
it a little bit easier to head back to school.”</span></div>
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Dietary supplements make up for a lack of nutrition, right?
Wrong! Many health goals are met by eating whole, natural food, not by consuming
dietary supplements. Athletes report many reasons for consuming dietary
supplements. A popular one: “it’s hard to eat healthy; I don’t have time to
cook, because my sport takes up a lot of my time.” However, a deeper look into the food habits of
athletes reflects missed meals or snacks, high fat and/or low carbohydrate
intake, inadequate total calorie intake, the use of recovery shakes as meal
replacements, or an emphasis on supplement intake before food.</div>
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<li>Improve mood & sleep.</li>
<li>Reduce the risk of injury, cramping, & muscle pulls.</li>
<li>Increase muscle mass.</li>
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The comparisons below illustrate how whole food combinations actually provide more nutrition than dietary supplements.<br />
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Clearly, food is a better bang for your buck! The risk of contamination/adulteration in dietary supplements is eliminated, and you receive more nutritive value from food than dietary supplements. Working with a sports dietitian is highly recommended to help individualize your unique food fueling strategies to reach performance goals. <a href="https://dfsaxis.com/users/login" target="_blank">Drug Free Sport AXIS</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">™ also provides a growing "Athlete Recipe Box" with athlete-friendly recipes that require little time, taste great, and are easy to prepare. </span><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-5724311721719910842016-09-30T13:31:00.000-05:002016-09-30T13:32:31.091-05:00Troubleshooting Drug Free Sport AXIS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Exchange Center/REC was, and more. Over the next year, AXIS will evolve and
expand to address a wider range of topics pertinent to athlete health and
wellness. However, we understand that a new name may come with some questions
and confusion. The purpose of this post
is to outline some common questions and provide solutions to help you
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Visit <a href="http://drugfreesport.com/axis">drugfreesport.com/axis</a>
and bookmark this webpage.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Login to AXIS using your designated sport
organization’s password.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From the homepage, go to the “Dietary Supplement
Inquiry” box—this is the picture of a water bottle.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5koCMXt8A9ur-X_i_uCTJM-rajm5VL7cc_1qUvnFVhRuGzf8bB57s-lfIAkSgxFIfP7rvTZAFBYYZi7k4aLpg0RbX2ce3lKtf8O29bV0QfL7Cy3tOn_E1cIJ52FGj_oN3bAMd5L-lquo/s1600/AXIS+Capture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5koCMXt8A9ur-X_i_uCTJM-rajm5VL7cc_1qUvnFVhRuGzf8bB57s-lfIAkSgxFIfP7rvTZAFBYYZi7k4aLpg0RbX2ce3lKtf8O29bV0QfL7Cy3tOn_E1cIJ52FGj_oN3bAMd5L-lquo/s640/AXIS+Capture.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If this is your <b>FIRST</b> time logging in you will need to enter all necessary information. Entries are confidential and used only to communicate our findings to a valid email address. We do not send personal information to schools/sports organizations. If you already HAVE<b> </b>an account, simply select the “Use an existing account” button to enter your email address—make sure everything is spelled correctly!</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You will then receive an email from <a href="mailto:axis@drugfreesport.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">axis@drugfreesport.com</span></a>. This email will directly link you into your AXIS account. <b>IMPORTANT TIME-SAVING TIP:</b> <b>SAVE THIS EMAIL IN A SAFE FOLDER IN YOUR INBOX FOR FUTURE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT INQUIRIES. DOING THIS WILL SAVE YOU TIME & ALLOW YOU TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 ON ANY DEVICE.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Follow the directions on the Dietary Supplement Inquiry Dashboard to enter and send supplements for review. NOTE: You MUST press the orange “Send Inquiry” button to deliver your message to our team. If you do not receive a confirmation email regarding supplement inquiry submission, you have not sent your products to our team!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">ISSUE</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: You signed up for AXIS as outlined above, but have
not received an email to access your account.</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #1</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: Check your junk & spam folders—these are usually
two different folders.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #2</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: If the email is not in your junk OR spam, contact
your organization’s IT department to allow emails to be received from <a href="mailto:axis@drugfreesport.com">axis@drugfreesport.com</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> and the “@drugfreesport.com” suffix.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #3</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: If you have done these things and are not receiving
the email, please call Anna Filardo (Education Services Program Manager) at
816-285-1429 or the toll-free AXIS hotline at 877-202-0769.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">ISSUE</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: You submitted an inquiry over 48 hours* ago and have
not heard anything back from us.</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #1</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: Check your account and ensure that you hit the
orange “send inquiry” button on the “Inquiries” tab.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #2</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: If you did, in fact, hit “send inquiry,” please email
us at <a href="mailto:axis@drugfreesport.com">axis@drugfreesport.com</a> and include
your Inquiry ID# in the subject line.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">*Please note: If you submitted an
inquiry after 5:00pm CST on a Friday, you may not receive a response until
Monday afternoon. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">ISSUE</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You don’t see the medication
you are taking in the “Prescription Drug Inquiry” database.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #1</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: Type in the generic name of the medication instead
of the brand name. If absent, try the brand name in the search bar. If neither
the generic nor the brand name of the medication is listed in the database, see
Solution #2 below.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">SOLUTION #2</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: Submit the medication as a “Dietary Supplement
Inquiry” to our staff. Enter the medication name in the “Supplement Name” box,
“Create & Add to Inquiry,” click orange “Send Inquiry” button. We will have
our expert Pharmacist research the medication and report the status of the
medication back to you within 24-48 hours.</span></span></span></span></li>
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Sport AXIS, please contact us directly at <a href="mailto:axis@drugfreesport.com">axis@drugfreesport.com</a> or
877-202-0769. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-43396778808465014262016-09-22T12:00:00.000-05:002016-09-22T12:05:03.056-05:00Anti-Inflammatory NutritionContributed by: Anna Filardo, MS, CPT<br />
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It’s no secret that athletes are prone to injury, especially
those causing inflammation around ligaments, joints, tendons, bones, even the
brain. Inflammation may occur in the brain after a concussion or hard impact with
the head. A common response to
inflammation is to reach for over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications
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But, did you know certain foods have anti-inflammatory properties?
Nutrition is fuel for the body— helping it to heal and grow. Focus on eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty
acids, vitamins, fruits/veggies, whole grains and drinking adequate water.
Think: Brightly colored, minimally processed, whole foods. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Salmon</li>
<li>Trout</li>
<li>Walnuts</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Chia Seeds</li>
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<li>Oranges</li>
<li>Kale</li>
<li>Cauliflower</li>
<li>Brussels Sprouts</li>
<li>Broccoli</li>
<li>Dairy Products</li>
<li>Nuts</li>
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<li>Brown rice</li>
<li>Oatmeal</li>
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<li>Berries</li>
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<li>Caffeine</li>
<li>Salty food</li>
<li>Sweets/candy</li>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The bottom line: </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">take
care of your body, especially when recovering from injury. For best results, work
with a Sports Dietitian to determine the proper type and amount of foods to
consume to optimize your path to recovery. You can also visit Drug Free Sport
AXIS (dfsaxis.com) and look under the “</span><a href="https://dfsaxis.com/resources/sports-nutrition" target="_blank">Sports Nutrition</a><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">”
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Concussion Resources:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s that time of year when athletes are returning
to campus, the season is starting, and the banned drug list is hanging over
everyone’s head. It’s also the time of year that Drug Free Sport receives many
phone calls, emails, and online inquiries regarding banned medications and
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note that it is inherently important to report all medications and supplements
to the sports medicine staff at your organization or school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Prescription and Over-the-Counter medications can be checked using the Drug Free Sport AXIS</span><span style="font-family: "corbel" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">™</span><span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> (formerly the Resource Exchange Center/REC) medication database at <a href="http://www.drugfreesport.com/axis">drugfreesport.com/axis</a>. By entering the brand or generic name of the medication, you can view the status of the medication as “banned” or “not banned” by your sports organization. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">If the medication registers the response “Drug Class Unassigned,” the medication is not yet categorized in our database. To check the status of this medication, navigate to the Dietary Supplement Inquiry page in the TOOLS menu bar and submit the medication to our AXIS team. A response will be provided within 24-48 hours and the medication will be added to the database. </span><i style="font-family: "myriad pro", sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">[Images below detail the process of </i></span></span><i style="font-family: "myriad pro", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.4px;">of checking medications in the database and </i><i style="font-family: "myriad pro", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">submitting an "unassigned" medication via the Dietary Supplement Inquiry form.]</i><br />
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ADHD) come back as “banned” in the database. Sport organizations understand
that some banned substances are warranted for treating specific medical conditions.
In this case, each organization has a medical exception or Therapeutic Use
Exemption (TUE) process that athletes and sports medicine personnel can follow
to clear an athlete for competition. Before pursuing a medical exception or
TUE, prescribing physicians should always consider alternative medications that
do not contain banned substances, when appropriate for certain treatment plans.
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exception or TUE process for differing organizations. We have also shared
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required if the medication or treatment plan aligns with the <b>Peptide Hormones and Analogues</b> or <b>Anabolic Agents</b> drug classes. Medical
exceptions are NOT granted for any substances within the “<b>Street Drugs</b>” class, regardless of the possession of a medical
prescription. All other banned drug classes do NOT require preapproval, but it
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only) drug classes, the athletic department will maintain appropriate
documentation in the student-athlete’s medical record in the event that the
athlete tests positive for the prescribed substance. This documentation
includes: the current diagnosis, medical history, course of treatment, and a
current prescription/dosage for the medication. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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asthma medications are Beta-2 Agonists that appear as banned substances.
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used to treat ADHD), the institution will need to maintain the same
documentation as for the other drug classes, in addition to the </span><a href="http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/ADHD%20reporting%20form.pdf"><span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">ADHD Reporting Form that can be found here</span></a><span style="font-family: "myriad pro" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. Again, this
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student-athlete tests positive on a NCAA drug test, at which time the
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procedures for your institution or sport organization, please use the links
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Lara Gray, Director of Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13688762994117667991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-21426430469630576212016-08-22T16:07:00.002-05:002016-08-22T16:37:37.599-05:00NCAA "Approved" Supplements. Explaining the truth.<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Education Program Manager at Drug Free Sport, Inc.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">MYTH: The NCAA
approves dietary supplements.</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Dietary supplement companies might advertise supplements as
“NCAA Approved” on brand websites and packaging labels and persuade
student-athletes to buy their product. This marketing effort may give sports
medicine staff the perception that the supplement is safe and appropriate for
their student-athletes. Many believe there is a list of NCAA “approved” dietary
supplements— or that there is an approval process. <o:p></o:p></div>
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"There is no list of NCAA-approved supplement products.” [Quote
and image from the 2016-17 NCAA Drug-Testing Program.] The NCAA has a food-first
mindset: eat whole foods instead of using dietary supplements to achieve performance
and recovery goals. Dietary supplements bring uncertainty to consumers. Due to minimal
regulation or oversight by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), supplement
companies ARE NOT required to have pre-market approval of safety, efficacy, or
purity of their products before selling them to consumers. So, there is no way
for the NCAA (or any sport organization) to be 100% certain of what is in a dietary
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Drug Free Sport AXIS™ is the NCAA’s preferred tool to provide
guidance on dietary supplements and assess for banned ingredients and
misleading marketing. The Drug Free
Sport AXIS™ team’s role is to compare the NCAA banned substance list with the
supplement facts and ingredient list on any dietary supplement. This process does
not endorse or indicate any approval for the use of a dietary supplement. <span class="msoIns"><ins cite="mailto:Lara%20Gray" datetime="2016-08-17T15:53"><o:p></o:p></ins></span></div>
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Risk Level 1 <b>DOES NOT</b> mean the dietary supplement is approved for NCAA athletes.
Student-athletes consume dietary supplements at their own risk. Similarly, it
is up to the institution to interpret the NCAA bylaw that pertains to the
direct distribution of permissible nutritional supplements. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is important for athletic departments and
student-athletes to understand that a supplement categorized as a Risk Level 1
in the Drug Free Sport AXIS™ Dietary Supplement Inquiry resource <b>DOES NOT</b> make the
dietary supplement permissible to directly supply to student-athletes. Drug
Free Sport does not provide official interpretation of NCAA policies and
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<li>The NCAA does not approve the use of dietary supplements.</li>
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<li>A Drug Free Sport AXIS™ Risk Level 1 supplement assignment does not indicate that the dietary supplement is approved or permissible for use. </li>
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To learn more about NCAA rules regarding dietary supplements
or to ask specific questions on the topic, be sure to register for our upcoming
webinar on September 14: <b><i><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8058875250371071236" target="_blank">NCAA Dietary Supplements: Approved, Permissible, or Banned?</a></i></b> The webinar will be presented by Mary Wilfert,
Associate Director for the NCAA Sports Science Institute and Lara Gray,
Director of Education for Drug Free Sport.<o:p></o:p><br />
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To submit a Dietary Supplement Inquiry on Drug Free Sport AXIS™ visit <a href="http://www.drugfreesport.com/axis">www.drugfreesport.com/axis</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-43370620213785279342016-08-12T12:36:00.000-05:002016-08-16T10:48:02.608-05:00Key Lessons and Outcomes from Sport Exchange Summit 2016<div class="MsoNormal">
To the day, we are a month after Drug Free Sport’s first
“Sport Exchange Summit”, where we gathered thought leaders from sport to
discuss the bigger issues that affect “the team behind the team”. For two days, we were inspired and
challenged by calls to action to be full resources to the athletic communities
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campuses around America right now, each bringing a new set of experiences with
them from the summer months. Our presenters that discussed prescription drug
abuse and new forms of marijuana consumption shared the risks and access that
youth have to these substances. These aren’t the recreational drugs of old –
they’re genetically charged, in many cases <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">not prescribed, </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">and widely accessible.
Drug Free Sport offers educational options for many levels of sport on how to
listen, consult and guide athletes who are experiencing these challenges during
an age of experimentation.</span><br />
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topics right now. Sport brings together people of all walks of life, in its
best, forming one unit for a greater good. However, there are differences that
are to be acknowledges as we embrace the idea that athletes bring their life
experiences to the field and court. Learning to listen, understand and embrace
these differences, even when they are uncomfortable, is a mentally healthy
approach to humanizing your team members. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Exchange Summit brought together career paths that cross each other on campuses
and in training centers , but that don’t often speak on a peer level.
Throughout many presentations, leaders emphasized the importance of athletic
trainers, team psychologists, dietitians, athletic administrations and others
sharing ideas for the athletes that they support. It wasn’t lost on anyone in
the room that each group often has their individual goals, especially as
revenue and performance are frequently hand in hand. To quote Aristotle, “the
whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” We need to remember that this is
one of the reasons that so many professionals were drawn to a career in sports.
From visiting interns to Pro Football Hall of Famer Will Shields, this
message resonated throughout the event and beyond.<o:p></o:p></div>
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made an effort to travel to Kansas City, devoting at least two days toward
continuing education. It’s important to take care of the people that take care
of others – in this case, it’s self-maintenance. Please continue to take care
of yourself and each other as this school year starts. We are a support system
and a community. To continue these conversations that were started, join the
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Drug Free Sport will offer continuing educational
opportunities, including our free webinar on Tuesday, August 23 on marijuana
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-76825670712456906202016-07-29T09:54:00.000-05:002016-07-29T09:54:49.148-05:00Hydration 411<div class="MsoNormal">
Water [n]: a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a
compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H2O. A need in life— especially when the
weather is hot. Now that summer is in full swing and sport camps are gearing up,
staying hydrated is extremely important. Proper hydration is crucial to keep
your body moving, thinking, and performing to your highest potential. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Do you often find yourself reaching for water during practice or games; it’s probably because you are dehydrated. Read on to find tips and information about the importance of hydration as an athlete. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*Graphic from <a href="http://water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html" target="_blank">U.S. Geological Survey</a></span></span></td></tr>
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The average human body is made up of 60% water. In fact, most of the body's organs are comprised on water.</div>
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<li>The brain and heart are approximately 73% water.</li>
<li>83% of the lungs are water.</li>
<li>The skin is 64% water. </li>
<li>Muscles and kidneys are 79% water.</li>
<li>Bones are even comprised of water, sitting at 31%.</li>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">No wonder
our bodies cannot function properly when </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">hydration is </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">limited! Water is pivotal
for performing at </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">your capabilities.</span><br />
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Hydration
should not be forgotten when exercise, practice, or games end. Exercising in
the heat without adequate fluid replacement is a sure way to cause dehydration and
land you on the bench, watching your teammates practice or play.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">“How much water is needed?”, you ask.</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Well,
that’s the million-dollar question. There is not a definite answer; in fact,
total fluid needs and replacement protocols are quite specific to the
individual. Sports dietitian, Nancy Clark, MS, RD, recommends that athletes:<i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Drink 2-3 mL of water per pound of body weight
at least 4 hours before exercise, practice, or games.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Use your sweat rate to determine necessary water
during exercise (see equation below).<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Drink 50% more fluid than lost in sweat after
exercise ends. <o:p></o:p></div>
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from the <a href="https://www.acsm.org/docs/publications/Roundtable%20on%20Hydration%20and%20Physical%20Activity.pdf?sfvrsn=0" target="_blank">American College of Sports Medicine</a></span></span></td></tr>
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Calculating
your sweat rate is an important step to determine the amount of fluids you need
every hour of exercise. Training with your individualized hydration protocol
can not only delay fatigue, but also heighten energy and performance against
your dehydrated competitors. For best results, work with a sports dietitian or
certified athletic trainer familiar with personalized sweat rate calculations
and hydration plans.</div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Hydration and
Performance </span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Water makes practice and games easier, and helps performance
improve. When fluid is taken in the plasma, volume restores near the
pre-exercise levels and assists to avoid adverse effects of dehydration on
muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. In addition, pre-exercise hydration
assists in improving thermoregulation, heat dissipation, and performance. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dehydration is shown when the amount of water (sweat)
exiting the body exceeds the amount of water (or electrolytes) entering the
body. The risk of dehydration greatly increases when practicing in hot, sunny,
intense environments. Dehydration can be shown by a number of signs such as:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dehydration can be detrimental to
your performance, not only during practice and games but in the classroom/film
room as well. Physical and mental performance is impaired when you’re
dehydrated as little as 2% of your body weight. When dehydration reaches 5%, there
is a 30% decline in performance. Endurance is also greatly impaired when severe
dehydration sets in. The greatest danger is to the heart; plasma and blood
volume fall, increasing blood thickness while lowering central venous pressure.
This, in turn, causes difficulty when the body is trying to return blood to the
heart. It is vital not only for exercise, but also for life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Go to a cool or shaded area</li>
<li>Seek help from your sports medicine team</li>
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If drinking water is difficult for you, add flavors such a lemon, lime, or
other fruit you enjoy. Athletes with high sweat rates should also consume
fluids that replace electrolytes lost in sweat such as sodium and potassium. Challenge
yourself and teammates to see who can meet their fluid needs each day. Drink
up!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985599731098310647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341644170601145588.post-88138964992851856402016-07-21T13:16:00.000-05:002016-07-21T13:16:04.320-05:00Today's Marijuana Isn't Smoked in Joints, but With the Help of a Blowtorch. <div class="MsoNormal">
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at the <a href="http://www.sportexchangesummit.com/" target="_blank">Sport Exchange Summit</a> last week:</b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>YES</b>, the traditional, herbal <i>cannabis sativa </i>and<i> cannabis
indica </i>are botanical plants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cannabis anymore—more on edibles and butane hash oil (BHO) later. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska), and the District of Columbia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>NO</b>, medical marijuana is not covered through medical
exceptions or therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) in sport. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cannabidiol (CBD) components of the flower. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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increasing with rising THC potency. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(10mg = legal dose) could be as small as the ear of a gummy bear—NOT the whole
bear, or the full package of six gummy bears sold to the user. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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psychologist, Dr. LaTisha Bader, and long-term recovered addict, Ben Cort,
shocked and awakened attendees at the 2016 Sport Exchange Summit with their
straight-forward and relevant presentation on marijuana. Their message to all members of the “team
behind the team”—including parents—was to “know your 2-</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">minute</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> talk.” Understand
behavior change, know the perceptions surrounding use, know the consequences of
use, and set expectations with athletes. Express your concern and engage in
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<li><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Drug Free Sport Speakers Bureau is
scheduling education sessions for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. <b>To invite a
speaker to your campus to discuss marijuana or other issues in sport</b>, please
contact our Education Program Manager, Anna Filardo, at </span><a href="mailto:afilardo@drugfreesport.com"><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">afilardo@drugfreesport.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
or 816-285-1429.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Join Dr. LaTisha Bader and Ben Cort for their webinar "New Trends & Consequences of Marijuana Use Today" hosted by Drug Free Sport. <b>The live webinar will be on August 23, 2016, from 1-2pm Central Time. </b></span><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6865223436539524612" style="font-family: "Myriad Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" target="_blank"><b>Click here to register.</b></a><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b> </b>Space is limited to the first 100 registrants. </span></li>
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(Smart Approaches to Marijuana) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has research over the past two decades revealed about the adverse health
effects of recreational cannabis use?</span></a><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. Addiction, 110:
19–35. doi: 10.1111/add.12703<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Health Effects of Marijuana Use</a></span><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, by Nora D. Volkow,
M.D., Ruben D. Baler, Ph.D., Wilson M. Compton, M.D., and Susan R.B. Weiss,
Ph.D., published online June 4, 2014 in The New England Journal of Medicine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fraietta, Antonella Trotta, Matteo Bonomo, et al. </span><a href="http://thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(14)00117-5/abstract"><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Proportion
of patients in south London with first-episode psychosis attributable to use of
high potency cannabis: a case-control study.</span></a><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> The Lancet
Psychiatry, Vol. 2, No. 3, p233–238. Published online: February 16, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Legalization in Colorado: Early Findings.</a></span><span style="font-family: "Myriad Pro","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> March 2016. Produced by the Colorado Department of Public
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sport drug-testing company, so why are you hosting an educational conference?</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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Free Sport is in a unique position to bring all sport professions together to
further our mission to ensure fair and safe sport, and help to champion athlete
well-being and collaboration among all athletic staff within a sport
organization.</span></div>
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mission and business model and we are often on campus or in sport organization
facilities observing and interacting with a variety sport professions. The
programs that really shine in our eyes when it comes to complete athlete care
and performance are those that fulfill a complete spectrum of sport
disciplines, AND successfully work together. This appears in many ways
including the collaboration between the athletic trainer and sports dietitian
regarding an athlete with disordered eating; the strength and conditioning
specialist noticing changes in the athlete’s energy and performance in the
weight room and communicating concern to the athletic trainer for assessment of
proper joint function and range of motion; the team physician sharing post-op
reports with the sports dietitian and trainer to complete a full recovery plan
for the athlete; and more. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">What makes the Sport
Exchange Summit different from other sport conferences? </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, we find that many sport organizations currently
do not operate with the full incorporation, sharing, and communication needed
to engage all professions integral to athlete care and performance. Internally,
operations are riddled with interdepartmental competition rather than
collaboration and effective communication. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We felt that hosting a conference on some of the most
important topics surrounding athlete well-being was a start, but only if we
could encourage multidisciplinary participation. Compared to other specialty
conferences where similar vocations learn with like-minded peers, we strive to
bring variety to this unique learning opportunity. How many times have athletic
trainers, sports dietitians, team physicians, strength and conditioning
specialists, coaches, sports psychologists, administrators, compliance
personnel, and other disciplines gathered together under one roof to discuss
some of the most pressing issues related to athlete performance and well-being?
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
conference will promote valuable discussion and networking opportunities for
participants to learn from a variety of programs (high school, collegiate,
professional) and professions. Content is driven to provide cutting edge
developments and hot topics in sport, as well as the opportunity to showcase
“what works” for successful athletic programs. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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encourage collaboration? How did this idea come about?</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborative engagements seem rare in the sports industry.
Just like the athletes they serve, athletic personnel work more often in competitive
environments. Limited sharing of expertise or communications regarding athlete
well-being can limit athlete potential and the success of the greater
organization or team. The Sport Exchange Summit hopes to change this mindset by
offering a multidisciplinary concept for continuing education and professional
development. Ideally, this approach will bring people from different backgrounds
and sport professions together—allowing for shared learning and enhanced
discussion on important topics in the industry. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Who do
you want to collaborate? </span><span style="color: #00b050;"> </span></span><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 14pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sport
Exchange Summit will bring together athletic directors, certified athletic
trainers, team coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, sports dietitians,
sport psychologists, team physicians, and other personnel to learn, discuss,
and engage with one another on relevant topics.<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">What do you hope the
attendees will get out of the Summit this July?</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ultimately, the hope is they learn something new that they
can take back to their program and discuss effective opportunities to improve
current models for athlete care. AND, the idealist in all of us hopes that they
begin to shift their thinking and welcome the added expertise of other
disciplines within their organization when looking to positively influence
athlete performance and recovery gains. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, for the avid conference attendee, we also have set
forth the following learning objectives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attendees will be able to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pressing topics affecting athlete health and performance at all levels of
competition. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #241e1a; line-height: 11.15pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Identify challenges and
opportunities in creating a more collaborative (versus competitive)
professional environment within sports organizations to enhance player
development, health, and performance. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #241e1a; line-height: 11.15pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Consider the significance
and psycho-social relevance of race and diversity, transgender,
prescription and recreational drug abuse, drug-testing, and “life after
sports” concerns for athletes within today’s sports organizations. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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and impact of building a collaborative sports medicine and performance
family that includes sports nutrition, sports psychology, and effective
player engagement. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sport Exchange Summit is a dense one-and-a-half day
conference with hot and relevant topics that will help to grow athlete health
and wellness. We hope you’ll consider joining us and take a positive step to
increase collaboration at your respective program. Visit <a href="http://www.sportexchangesummit.com/">sportexchangesummit.com</a> for more
information and to register.<b> Only 5 weeks left!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Continuing education credits are available for sport
dietitians, certified athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists,
and licensed psychologists. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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