EUROPEAN WEB SURVEY ON DRUGS: RESULTS 2021

LATEST EUROPEAN WEB SURVEY ON DRUGS FINDS CANNABIS AND ECSTASY USE MOST IMPACTED BY COVID-19    (NEWS RELEASE NO 1/2022) New survey results released today by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) reveal that cannabis and ecstasy use are the drug-consumption patterns most impacted by COVID-19 restrictions (1). The European Web Survey on Drugs found that, while herbal cannabis use…

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE PUBLISHED NEW GUIDELINES FOR ANTI-DOPING TESTING

COVID-19: IPC ISSUE NEW GUIDELINES FOR ANTI-DOPING TESTING New measures are in place to further protect the health of athletes as well as the Sample Collection Personnel Illustration: ⒸIPC   In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has adjusted its anti-doping testing program to ensure it is in line with the…

ANTI-DOPING GUIDANCE DUE TO COVID-19

WADA UPDATES ITS COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR ANTI-DOPING ORGANIZATIONS The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued updated guidance for Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   Illustration: SAA WADA developed the guidance following consultation with ADOs, including National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs), International Federations and Major Event Organizations as well as other organizations, such as the…

INTEGRITY OF ANTI-DOPING TESTING WORLDWIDE IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS

WADA MONITORS INTEGRITY OF ANTI-DOPING TESTING WORLDWIDE IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS   Illustration: Oldham News   The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) advised Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) worldwide of the Agency’s approach for monitoring the integrity of anti-doping testing in light of the Covid-19 virus; and called on ADOs to prioritize health and safety while…