the WADA It has just published major changes to doping in all sports for this year 2023, including football.
The list is published before it goes into effect so that players, player support personnel, and other interested parties can be aware of the changes. Players are ultimately responsible for any prohibited substances found on their bodies and any prohibited methods used. Player support personnel are also liable for anti-doping rule violations if they are found to be complicit. In case of any doubt, players and their entourage should contact the UEFA Anti-Doping Unit.
It should be noted that the big change will come to Tramadol from January 1, 2024 and it will become a doping substance. WADA’s decision to delay implementation until 2024 is to provide an additional year for extensive communication and education of players, their entourage, and medical personnel to have a better practical application of the tramadol ban in competition. It will also give the scientific community time to work out the exact details of the procedure to ensure fairness for the players.
Tramadol is in the WADA monitoring program and data collected through that program has indicated significant use in sport. Abuse of tramadol, with risks of physical dependence, opioid addiction, and overdose in the general population, is of concern and has led to its status as a controlled drug in many countries. WADA research studies have confirmed Tramadol’s potential to enhance athletic performance.
Exceptions to therapeutic use with prior authorization from UEFA
In addition to the WADA report, UEFA reminded that all players who participated in UEFA competitions or friendly matches of the A national team and had to use a prohibited substance or a prohibited method for therapeutic reasons are must request prior authorization from UEFA by presenting an application. through a digital application form.
A complete file of medical examinations and the written consent of the player and the treating doctor must be submitted with the application. Except in cases of medical emergency, doctors must not administer a prohibited substance or prohibited method before it has been administered or approved by UEFA.
Source: La Verdad
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