Drug Testing

LSU student-athletes are subject to year-round drug testing by both the NCAA and LSU.

NCAA

The NCAA bans the following classes of drugs: 1. Stimulants. 2. Anabolic agents. 3. Beta blockers (banned for rifle only). 4. Diuretics and other masking agents. 5. Narcotics. 6. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. 7. Hormone and metabolic modulators. 8. Beta-2 agonists. Substances and Methods Subject to Restrictions: 1. Blood and gene doping. 2. Local anesthetics (under some conditions). 3. Manipulation of urine samples. 4. Tampering of urine samples. 5. Beta-2 agonists permitted only by prescription and inhalation. 
*NCAA BANNED DRUG CLASSES NOTE: Any substance that is chemically related to these classes is also banned. Examples in each banned substance class can be found HERE.

Penalty for a positive test of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and/or drugs other than narcotics in the banned drug classes:

  • First positive: One-year (365-day) suspension

  • Second positive: Permanent ineligibility

Penalty for a positive test of narcotics:

  • First positive: Loss of competition during a minimum of 50% of a season in all sports

  • Second positive: One-year (365 day) suspension

For more information on NCAA drug testing, click here.

LSU

Because LSU shares the responsibility of promoting a drug-free athletics environment with the NCAA, the Athletics Department conducts a drug testing program of its own. The Athletics Department Assistance Program (ADAP) is a mandatory, year-round program of alcohol and drug education, drug testing, and - if necessary - counseling and rehabilitation efforts. ADAP is not governed by the NCAA.

Click here for further information on ADAP and the Athletics Department's Substance Use Policy. Student-athletes should contact the Compliance Office with any questions or concerns regarding ADAP or this policy.