Prohibited List

These are pharmacologically active substances that are not listed elsewhere on the Prohibited List and are not currently approved by a government health authority for therapeutic use in humans. Examples of this class are research substances or veterinary drugs.

The "classic" anabolic steroids are so-called steroid hormones (in short: steroids), which are structurally derived from the sex hormone testosterone. Examples of anabolic substances on the Prohibited List are - in addition to steroids such as nandrolone and stanozolol - Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), but also the asthma drug clenbuterol, which has an anabolic effect in addition to its antiasthmatic effect.

One of the best-known substances of this group is Epo (Erythropoietin), an endogenous hormone that is produced in the kidneys and is needed to stimulate the production of red blood cells. Further examples for substances which belong to this group S2. are CERA (Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta), hGH (Human Growth hormone), LH (Luteinising Hormone) and Xenon.

Beta-2-Agonists are used to treat asthma. Examples for prohibited beta-2-agonists are fenoterol, reproterol and terbutaline.

This category includes insulins, aromatase-inhibitors, selective estrogen receptor modulators and other anti-estrogenic substances.

Diuretics are substances that influence the kidneys and cause an increased excretion of urine. Examples are furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide and probenecid.

As these are a manipulation of blood and blood components, blood transfusions, dialysis (i.e. "blood washing") and the administration of red blood cell products of any origin into the circulatory system are prohibited. It is prohibited to artificially enhance the uptake, transport or delivery of oxygen in the blood by perfluorochemicals or haemoglobin products. Any form of intravascular manipulation of the blood or blood components by physical or chemical means is also prohibited.

Including, for instance, chemical manipulations of samples, urine substitution or intravenous infusions. 

Gene and cell doping includes the transmission of genetic information and the use of normal and genetically modified cells to potentially enhance athletic performance. 

Stimulants are substances that can enhance physical and mental efficiency in the short term. Examples are amfetamines, ephedrine, cocaine, methylphenidate.

Narcotics have strong pain alleviating and relaxing effects. Amongst others including fentanyl and its derivates, morphine, and oxycodone. 

Cannabinoids are substances which are either extracted from the hemp plant or synthesised. They contain the active ingredient tetrahydocannabinol (THC). Examples are hashish and marijuana.

Glucocorticoids are used to treat asthma, allergies and inflammations. Members of the glucocorticoid group are dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, and prednisolone, for example.

Beta-blockers are used against high blood pressure, migraine and heart diseases and prohibited in some sports only.

2021, the term "Substance of Abuse" has been introduced by WADA into the WADC and the Prohibited List. These are substances that are frequently abused in society without any connection to sport. They are identified as such in the respective classes of the Prohibited List to which they belong. These are the substances cocaine, diamorphine (heroin), methylenedioxymethamfetamine (MDMA/"ecstasy") and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).