Student athletes who use drugs illegally compromise the ideals of fair play. They also violate state and national laws. The NCAA bans the use of specific classes of drugs. For further information on the drugs banned by the NCAA, visit the NCAA website on drugs and drug testing. Student athletes should check any substance that they intend to use and verify that the NCAA permits this substance. With the exception of tobacco and alcohol for adult users, all recreational drugs are illegal (in accordance with the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986).