The NCAA has is committed to the idea of improving and maintaining the health and safety of student-athletes. So that no one participant might have an artificially induced advantage, so that no one participant might be pressured to use chemical substances in order to remain competitive, and to safeguard the health and safety of participants, the NCAA drug-testing program was created.

The program involves urine collection on specific occasions and a laboratory analyses for substances on a list of banned-drug classes developed by the NCAA Executive Committee. This list consists of substances generally purported to be performance-enhancing and/or potentially harmful to the health and safety of the student-athlete. The drug classes specifically include stimulants (such as amphetamines and cocaine) and anabolic steroids, as well as other drugs. (NCAA 2009-10)

A list of banned substances as well as contact information regarding questions or concerns can be found on the following website.

New legislation beginning August 1, 2009 involves the colleges of medical records for student-athletes diagnosed and treated for ADHD/ADD utilizing specific medication which may be banned by the NCAA. We are requesting any student-athlete who is taking any medication for ADHD/ADD file the appropriate documentation in the Sports Medicine office. A copy of the document that must be signed by a physician can be found here.

More information regarding medical exemptions regarding prescribed medications can be found on the following website:

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Sports Medicine Staff if you have any questions or concerns.

Sandy Morgrage (508) 767-7421

Randy Logan (508) 767-7238

Krystle Robleski (508) 767-7141

Mike Taylor (508) 767-7144

Office Fax (508) 767-7140