National Headlines

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Human Growth Hormone Steroids / PEDs Amphetamines / Stimulants High School College/NCAA	Professional Sports Synthetic Drugs Government Action / Law Enforcement Dietary Supplements/Other Archives

Human Growth Hormone (hGH)
Are the side effects of hGH worth it? (5/17/13) Researchers say they're getting closer to hGH test Crackdown urged for docs who peddle hGH Athletes don't benefit from human growth hormone, study finds Pro wrestlers allegedly tied to drug ring hGH goes beyond athletes Inside the steroid sting	Ten arrested in Europe as part of steroids/hGH raid Say it ain't steroids Sequi says he used hGH legally Human growth hormone found in raid Human-growth hormone—The secret boost Setting the record straight on hGH
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Steroids / PEDs
TOM Winner Tests Positive For Steroids (5/17/13) Steroids and teen: Young abusers ignore health risks (5/15/13) Partnership for Clean Competition Awards First Anti-Doping Research Grant High schoolers unknowingly taking steroids EPO answers (and more questions) Steroid labs in Texas are processing powder bought online Report: Steroids witness names Jones, Greene	Female athletes are not immunte to the lure of performance-enhancing drugs SI: Steroids in America: The real dope Should I use steroids? Kids on steroids willing to risk it all for success Dad injected son with steroids Parental pressure may contribute to youth steroid usage
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Amphetamines / Stimulants
Kuwaiti player dies after taking energy drinks (5/17/13) ADHD Drugs a Concern on Campuses (5/13/13) New controversy swirls around Bonds NFL cracking down on amphetamines	Hidden 'amphetamine-like' substance' in supplement
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High School
High schoolers unknowingly taking steroids Small steroids test numbers indicate program is working as a deterrent IHSA drug test policy appears successful, official says	Texas high school athletes pass steroids test Parental pressure may contribute to youth steroid usage High school steroid testing program moves forward in Texas
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College/NCAA
NCAA Trends Of Drug and Supplement Inquries (Resource Exchange Center) (5/16/2013) NCAA panel maintains marijuana penalty Southern Conference partners with online tool "myPlaybook" for drug education Effects of testing are proof positive 2007 NCAA Survey of Institutional Drug Education and Testing Programs	Steroid cases bulk up tester's business NCAA begins summer testing Summer testing and college baseball NCAA testing for steroids
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Professional Sports
Huge Shift In Attitude Needed To Deal With Drugs In Sport (5/17/13) Honolulu Marathon men's champion disqualified after failing drug test NASCAR appoints committee to look into changing drug-testing policy Random testing at PGA TOUR events almost here PGA TOUR enters age of drug-testing MLB's Mitchell Report released; details Study: Steroids found in supplements	PGA Tour to start drug testing in July Mike Cameron tests positive for MLB banned stimulant Track star Marion Jones admits to using steroids Conte: Jones took 2 types of steroids Lawsuit alleges steroids in vitamins
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Synthetic Drugs
Parents, teens protest sale of synthetic drugs (5/17/13) Police warn public about drugs 40 times stronger than heroin (5/14/13) Convenience stores join fight against synthetic drugs (5/14/13) 73 charged in alleged steroid ring Steroid inquiry widens to teen athletes Ex-cyclist Thomas convicted of lying about steroids War of nutrition in federal courtroom Dad injected son with steroids; now serving jail time	Officials make deals to learn who made drug deals Doctor pleads guilty in steroids case Ex-49er Stubblefield pleads guilty in steroids scandal
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Government Action / Law Enforcement
Former WADA President Expresses Opinion On Drug Testing (5/16/13) FDA asks US Marshals to seize dietary supplements products promoted with drug claims California Medical Board takes disciplinary action against former medical director of BALCO	States step up against steroids FDA warns companies to stop selling supplements containing steroids FDA issues statement on court ruling banning ephedra
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Dietary Supplements/Other
The Link Between Stress and Alcohol (5/16/13) Sexual Enhancement Supplements Linked To Hidden, Harmful Drugs (5/14/13) Synthetic Cannabis: How It's Made; What's In It? (5/13/13) FDA: Supplements Contain Hidden Prescription Drugs (5/13/13) Caffeine Labeling (5/15/13) Growth of energy drinks speeds debate on their dangers Young athletes turn to sometimes harmful strength supplements	Southern Conference partners with online tool "myPlaybook" for drug education FDA recalls 34 weight-loss supplements due to undeclared ingredients Report warns of problems with multivitamins Report: FDA lacks authority over supplements FDA finds "natural" diet pills spiked with drugs Overuse of energy drinks worries health pros
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2013 NCAA Regional Rules Seminar: Denver, CO; May 21-24, 2013
2013 NCAA Regional Rules Seminar: Indianapolis, IN; June 4 -7, 2013
National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting: Las Vegas, NV; June 24-27, 2013