Banned substances can be prohibited in certain circumstances or locations, but not necessarily illegal. They are often banned in athletics due to performance-enhancing effects or negative side effects. Tests are used to detect users, but some try to cheat the system.
Banning something is banning it. Prohibited substances are items that are prohibited under certain circumstances or at certain locations. For example, a substance may be prohibited in a sports competition or in consumption on public transport. However, a prohibited substance may not necessarily be illegal.
In many cases, substances are prohibited by group rather than by individual name. In 2009-10, for example, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) banned substances such as stimulants, street drugs, and anti-estrogens. A list of common substances from each group was provided. However, the organization clearly stated that the ban included any substance that was chemically related to those on the list and noted that individuals would be responsible for consumption even when the substances were not specifically named.
The subject of substance prohibition is common in athletics. Substance banning is usually done for a number of reasons. For starters, certain substances are classified as performance-enhancing drugs. This means that using these drugs can increase a person’s capacity in a way that can be unfair when competing against someone who is competing without drugs. When prohibited substances are taken in these circumstances, the practice is commonly known as doping and can harm an athlete’s career.
Another reason many substances are banned is because they have known negative side effects, especially if taken for long periods of time. Banning the use of such substances is a control mechanism designed to keep people safe. This concern is prominent not only in athletics but also in society. Government agencies such as the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commonly prohibit substances as a means of protecting public health and safety.
A prohibited substance is not always illegal. A bodybuilder, for example, can legally buy steroids. However, steroid use can be grounds for disqualification from a weightlifting competition. However, there are some cases where banned substances are also illegal. When this is the case, possession, trade, and consumption are generally prohibited.
Regulating and preventing the use of banned substances is generally considered such a priority that there are tests designed to detect users. However, the use of prohibited substances is prevalent in athletics and in society. As a result, many people try to adapt the methods to pass the tests or take a test that shows positive results and negative results.
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