How can ASADA and medical professionals work together to protect clean athletes?

Abstract

The World anti-doping code (the code) is the core document that provides the framework for harmonised anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sports organisations and among public authorities. The current Code, which went into formal effect on 1st January 2004, has undergone a thorough review and substantial changes have been made. The new code will come into effect on the 1st January 2009. One of the major changes is the abolishment of abbreviated therapeutic use exemptions (ATUEs). Under the new code, all substances for which athletes can currently obtain a ATUE will require a full therapeutic use exemption.