National Headlines

Our National Headlines page offers a categorized list of the latest national news stories about drugs in sport. Click your desired link to read the complete article.

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Human Growth Hormone Steroids / PEDs Amphetamines High School College/NCAA	Professional Sports Law Enforcement Government Action Dietary Supplements/Other Archives
Human Growth Hormone (hGH)
hGH test not on NCAA horizon 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 hGH: Myth meets science New test to detect hgh use? 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
Floyd Landis admits doping, accuses Lance Armstrong Partnership for Clean Competition Awards First Anti-Doping Research Grant Shedding light on high school steroid use High schoolers unknowingly taking steroids Son's death turns man into advocate for steroid awareness EPO answers (and more questions) Dr. Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency answers your questions (Part 1) Report: Gene doping is the next frontier of performance enhancers What it's like to be steroid tested (UIL student editorial) 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 Steroids expert says teens following heroes' lead Should I use steroids? Kids on steroids willing to risk it all for success Dad injected son with steroids Delaware to consider high school steroid testing Parental pressure may contribute to youth steroid usage Texas chooses Drug Free Sport to administer statewide steroid testing for prep athletes Illinois High School Association (IHSA) moves forward with performance enhancing drug-testing program
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Amphetamines
New controversy swirls around Bonds NFL cracking down on amphetamines	Hidden 'amphetamine-like' substance' in supplement
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High School
NJSIAA would like wider steroid testing Shedding light on high school steroid use High schoolers unknowingly taking steroids Small steroids test numbers indicate program is working as a deterrent Florida school steroid testing ends over money IHSA drug test policy appears successful, official says Teen prescription drug abuse a growing problem	Texas high school athletes pass steroids test Illinois High School Association chooses Drug Free Sport for program administration Parental pressure may contribute to youth steroid usage What it's like to be steroid tested (UIL student editorial) Illinois High School Association (IHSA) moves forward with performance enhancing drug-testing program High school steroid testing program moves forward in Texas
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College/NCAA
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 hGH test not on NCAA horizon The Inside Dope: How Sports Drug Testing Works The College of New Jersey volunteers for drug-testing program	Wartburg begins testing Steroid cases bulk up tester's business NCAA begins summer testing NCAA substance abuse study Summer testing and college baseball NCAA testing for steroids
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Professional Sports
Honolulu Marathon men's champion disqualified after failing drug test NASCAR appoints committee to look into changing drug-testing policy MLB reaches new drug agreement 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	The Inside Dope: How Sports Drug Testing Works 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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Law Enforcement
Supplement maker accepts $500,000 fine for selling steroids 66 arrested in alleged steroid ring Steroid inquiry widens to teen athletes Florida man sentenced for selling steroids via MySpace Ex-cyclist Thomas convicted of lying about steroids Marion Jones reports to jail	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
FDA asks US Marshals to seize dietary supplements products promoted with drug claims FDA issues statement on court ruling banning ephedra 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 Stiffer penalties for steroid use
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Dietary Supplements/Other
Sen. John McCain, backed by MLB, USOC, NFL, NBA and NHL - eyes clean pill bill Supplement maker accepts $500,000 fine for selling steroids Young athletes turn to sometimes harmful strength supplements Southern Conference partners with online tool "myPlaybook" for drug education Overuse of energy drinks worries health pros USA Track partners with Drug Free Sport to help athletes track supplements NCAA educates on supplements	FDA warns consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products FDA recalls 34 weight-loss supplements due to undeclared ingredientsReport warns of problems with multivitamins Report: FDA lacks authority over supplements FDA finds "natural" diet pills spiked with drugs Report: Gene doping is the next frontier of performance enhancers War of nutrition in federal courtroomBigger, faster, stronger - over the counterStudy: Steroids found in supplements
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