Am i cheating for using medication?

[pedro.dantas]

I have ADHD, and without my medication i just can't focus, the ball teleports in my eyesight, much harder to keep track, not only that but i start to play really impulsive, without tolerance to frustration, wich makes really stressfull.

But with medication i can stay calm and focused (like a normal person i think)

Am i cheating using this? Is there a anti-doping for that kind of thing?

 

[lightspin]

I know people in other sports who have been banned for using ADHD medication. If you aren't a professional, then I doubt anyone cares. If you start beating Hugo C. on a regular basis, then you need to get a therapeutic use exemption from a doctor and your local sports governing body.

 

[Matt Hetherington]

The best thing to do is to check your medication on the WADA list or on your national anti doping federation banned list if you are competing in national tournaments etc. You'd be surprised what can show up on there. I had to go through the process a couple of years ago when I was taking corticosteroids to deal with inflammation from my autoimmune problems, as prednisone was on the banned list for 'in-competition' with my national anti doping agency. If you feel uncertain it's always better to check, but as said above unless you are competing in major tournaments it's usually not something you have to deal with.

You can actually input your medication into the WADA search below and it will tell you the status:

https://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibited-list

Hope that helps give you some peace of mind!

 

[Tinykin]

I know people in other sports who have been banned for using ADHD medication. If you aren't a professional, then I doubt anyone cares. If you start beating Hugo C. on a regular basis, then you need to get a therapeutic use exemption from a doctor and your local sports governing body.

I know people in other sports who have been banned for using ADHD medication. If you aren't a professional, then I doubt anyone cares. If you start beating Hugo C. on a regular basis, then you need to get a therapeutic use exemption from a doctor and your local sports governing body.

I think every player who is >70years would need to apply for a therapeutic exemption

 

[Lazer]

I have ADHD, and without my medication i just can't focus, the ball teleports in my eyesight, much harder to keep track, not only that but i start to play really impulsive, without tolerance to frustration, wich makes really stressfull.

But with medication i can stay calm and focused (like a normal person i think)

Am i cheating using this? Is there a anti-doping for that kind of thing?

I would guess no, but who knows...
In amateur leagues I wouldn't worry...

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

it all depends where you play and the rules set by such organization.

I have seen even some amateur events around the world having reference to WADA list.
If it is amateur environment, I would suggest you getting a doctors letter to confirm the prescription and then inform the organization accordingly.

In the amateur space, they don't do test for WADA, just like they don't have many of the things in ITTF, for example racket controls and even umpires. But they just copy and paste rules from the top and that includes WADA.
But if you want to be worry free, just give that doctors note in and let them note it and I think you would be allowed to play.

In the professional space, it is a total different answer.

 

[backspacer]

The best thing to do is to check your medication on the WADA list or on your national anti doping federation banned list if you are competing in national tournaments etc. You'd be surprised what can show up on there. I had to go through the process a couple of years ago when I was taking corticosteroids to deal with inflammation from my autoimmune problems, as prednisone was on the banned list for 'in-competition' with my national anti doping agency. If you feel uncertain it's always better to check, but as said above unless you are competing in major tournaments it's usually not something you have to deal with.

You can actually input your medication into the WADA search below and it will tell you the status:

https://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibited-list

Hope that helps give you some peace of mind!

I take stuff that's apparently under monitoring. Fortunate that I'm a lowly hobby player 😬

 

[FH_Project]

My ADHD medication is on the list, but whole process seems too overwhelming to do. Plus it has to be done each year(not sure about duration exactly). If I be banned from amateur competitions in table tennis, not the end of the world. I value more enjoying sport than feeling sleepy, not able to track the ball, too impulsive that i cannot dosage my shots, last second decision changes, frustration and so on...

 

[sebi]

You play amateur league. Don't be so hard on your self. All those doping rules are there so "normal" people don't perform over there skill. For you it's medicine to perform like a normal person. As long as they don't do drug tests don't think about it.

 

[BlopChock]

Don't drink any booster or you'll have to contend with Igor!

 

[Matt Hetherington]

My ADHD medication is on the list, but whole process seems too overwhelming to do. Plus it has to be done each year(not sure about duration exactly). If I be banned from amateur competitions in table tennis, not the end of the world. I value more enjoying sport than feeling sleepy, not able to track the ball, too impulsive that i cannot dosage my shots, last second decision changes, frustration and so on...

It depends whether it’s banned overall or for in-competition. Anyway as I said it’s only an issue if you are competing at national team level or in big events. I would imagine there are many people playing club level or local tournaments taking different medications

 

[Tyce]

I see plenty of stuff on the list that I have had, and that made me play much, much worse...