The Manchester City doctor, Jamie Butler, alleged to have authorized Kolo Toure taking diet pills, has been cleared of all blame related to the failed drugs test of the Ivory Coast defender last March.

Toure originally claimed that that doctor sanctioned the supplements he borrowed from his wife in an attempt to lose weight.

From Footballfancast.com:

Unfortunately, the former captain at Eastlands was absent for the team’s first cup triumph in 35 years when his brother, Yaya, converted the only goal in City’s 1-0 win against Stoke in last month’s FA Cup Final. “Before I signed for City I told Kolo I wanted to come to England to play with him and win something together,” said Yaya before the Wembley showpiece. “That won’t happen on Saturday, and that means it will be a hard moment for him, and for me as well.”

The public response to Toure’s misdemeanor was initially empathetic, but a deeper inspection of the player’s intent suggests that he was looking to gain an advantage over his Premiership compatriots by attempting to lose weight in a purportedly unnatural fashion. The extent of his punishment is arguably proportionate to the committed crime, but taking a glance at recent cases of substance abuse in football illustrates a confusing and unpredictable process for punishing those guilty of failing drugs tests.

Toure will have to wait until September 2nd until he can feature again for City having been banned for a total of six months by the Football Association.

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A boxer from Ireland, whose identity has been witheld by the Association under anti-doping rules drawn up last year, has been found not guilty of substance abuse by the IABA despite testing positive for an anabolic steroid during the National Championships.

The fighter is the first Irish amateur boxer to deliver a positive sample in either domestic or international competition.

From Independent.ie:

Though the rules demanded his immediate suspension as soon as the test results were known, the fighter has now been cleared after appearing before a full hearing of the `The Anti-Doping Inquiry Committee’ set up by the Irish Association.

Those same rules ordained that the entire investigation was conducted in the strictest secrecy and this matter has only come to light in the annual report of the Anti-Doping Officer, John Fogarty, a member of An Garda Siochána, to Central Council.

Yet the affair has not concluded with the Inquiry Committee’s verdict as the Sports Council, the driving force behind the anti-doping system in this country, is currently considering a full report of this matter and examining IABA procedures in the case.

Sports Council Chairman John Treacy declined to make any comment on an issue which was still under review, though he indicated that the Council would, as a matter of course, be interested in examining all the facts of an episode of this nature.

The boxer involved tested positive for the anabolic steroid stanozol.

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A major survey conducted in secondary schools has found 2.4 per cent of 12 to 17 year olds reported using the muscle enhancing injections. After the survey results were disclosed, Australian schools have been told to broaden their drug education programs.

This was a much higher usage rate than that seen across the population, according to Dr Matthew Dunn, a researcher at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC).

From NZherald.co.nz:

“It’s low when we compare it to groups such as body builders and weightlifters,” Dr Dunn told AAP.

“… but the general population prevalence of steroid use is 0.1 per cent, so it’s quite a lot higher than that.”

Dr Dunn analysed data collected as part of a broader survey on substance abuse, which took in about 22,000 students from 376 secondary schools across the country.

Teens who admitted to past steroid use were also more likely to report experimenting with other illicit substances, such as cannabis.

They tended to report lower scholastic performance, were usually male and not always involved in sporting activities.

Dr Dunn said their reported steroid use was also irregular – often “one or two times in the last year” – meaning it would not have had the intended effect.

Dr Dunn said school sport and athletics programs should also highlight the risks involved in steroid abuse.

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Erik Ainge, the New York Jets backup quarterback, recently entered a drug treatment, rehabilitation facility for “recreational issues.”

It was disclosed by a team source to the Daily News that the Jets are extremely disappointed in what looks to be a relapse for the quarterback and do not have a timetable for Ainge’s return.

From NYdailynews.com:

This would be Ainge’s second strike under the league’s substance abuse policies, which means that he would be subject to an eight-game suspension upon his return. Ainge, who hasn’t taken a regular-season snap in his first three seasons, was suspended for four games without pay in 2008 for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.

Rex Ryan didn’t provide an update on Ainge Tuesday other than to say that he hadn’t spoken to GM Mike Tannenbaum about him in the past couple days. A team spokesman only confirmed that Ainge had an undisclosed illness.

With uncertainty around the return of Ainge, fellow quarterback Kellen Clemens and Kevin O’Connell will be battling out for the final quarterback spot.

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Naltrexone, which is an FDA-approved drug, is presently prescribed by physicians for easing out withdrawal symptoms linked with substance abuse. The drug could also be used for providing relief to patients afflicted with Crohn’s disease.

This finding was presented by Jill P. Smith, a gastroenterology specialist and researcher at the College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Los Angeles at the National Association of Gastroenterologists annual Digestive Diseases Week conference.

From News-Medical.Net:

Typical treatment for Crohn’s involves using steroids or corticosteroids, which suppress the immune system and can have other toxic side effects. Treatment is often time-intensive and expensive, as well.

“This is a novel approach to treating a common disease, and it’s simple, it’s safe, and it costs far less than current standards of treatment,” Smith said. “We don’t yet know the exact mechanisms involved in how it works, but we’re working on that as well.”

Smith initiated the study using a Dean’s Feasibility Grant — a program designed to encourage investigators to design trials in their area of expertise and seek outside funding. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded the College of Medicine $500,000 for the team to continue the study.

The finding was revealed by a pilot study by the Penn State College of Medicine.

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Naltrexone, the FDA-approved drug presently used for providing relief in terms of withdrawal symptoms from substance abuse, could be used as an effective treatment option for patients afflicted with Crohn’s disease.

According to a Pilot study by Penn State College of Medicine, the drug is currently used to ease down symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse and could be more than useful for patients with Crohn’s disease.

From News-Medical.Net:

Typical treatment for Crohn’s involves using steroids or corticosteroids, which suppress the immune system and can have other toxic side effects. Treatment is often time-intensive and expensive, as well.

“This is a novel approach to treating a common disease, and it’s simple, it’s safe, and it costs far less than current standards of treatment,” Smith said. “We don’t yet know the exact mechanisms involved in how it works, but we’re working on that as well.”

Smith initiated the study using a Dean’s Feasibility Grant — a program designed to encourage investigators to design trials in their area of expertise and seek outside funding. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded the College of Medicine $500,000 for the team to continue the study.

Findings of the study were presented by Jill P. Smith, a gastroenterology specialist and researcher at the College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Los Angeles at the National Association of Gastroenterologists annual Digestive Diseases Week conference.

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An FDA-approved drug for easing withdrawal symptoms from substance abuse, Naltrexone, may prove its worth to bring relief to patients suffering from Crohn’s disease as well.

According to a Penn State College of Medicine pilot study, the drug that is currently used to ease symptoms of drug and alcohol addiction can bring significant relief to Crohn’s patients.

From News-Medical.Net:

Typical treatment for Crohn’s involves using steroids or corticosteroids, which suppress the immune system and can have other toxic side effects. Treatment is often time-intensive and expensive, as well.

“This is a novel approach to treating a common disease, and it’s simple, it’s safe, and it costs far less than current standards of treatment,” Smith said. “We don’t yet know the exact mechanisms involved in how it works, but we’re working on that as well.”

Smith initiated the study using a Dean’s Feasibility Grant — a program designed to encourage investigators to design trials in their area of expertise and seek outside funding. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded the College of Medicine $500,000 for the team to continue the study.

These findings were presented by Jill P. Smith, a gastroenterology specialist and researcher at the College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Los Angeles at the National Association of Gastroenterologists annual Digestive Diseases Week conference.

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An FDA-approved drug, naltrexone, presently recommended and used for easing symptoms of withdrawal from substance abuse could be an effective option for providing relief to people with Crohn’s disease.

This finding was disclosed by a pilot study by Penn State College of Medicine.

Crohn’s disease is believed to affect nearly 500,000 people in the United States alone.

From News-Medical.Net:

Typical treatment for Crohn’s involves using steroids or corticosteroids, which suppress the immune system and can have other toxic side effects. Treatment is often time-intensive and expensive, as well.

“This is a novel approach to treating a common disease, and it’s simple, it’s safe, and it costs far less than current standards of treatment,” Smith said. “We don’t yet know the exact mechanisms involved in how it works, but we’re working on that as well.”

Smith initiated the study using a Dean’s Feasibility Grant — a program designed to encourage investigators to design trials in their area of expertise and seek outside funding. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded the College of Medicine $500,000 for the team to continue the study.

Jill P. Smith, a gastroenterology specialist and researcher at the College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, presented her findings in Los Angeles at the National Association of Gastroenterologists annual Digestive Diseases Week conference.

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An FDA-approved drug to ease out withdrawal symptoms associated with substance abuse has the ability to prove its additional worth by proving effective for offering significant relief to patients suffering from Crohn’s disease.

Naltrexone, the drug, is currently recommended for easing drug abuse and addiction symptoms, and can be effective for treating patients with Crohn’s disease, as per a Penn State College of Medicine pilot study.

From News-Medical.Net:

Typical treatment for Crohn’s involves using steroids or corticosteroids, which suppress the immune system and can have other toxic side effects. Treatment is often time-intensive and expensive, as well.

“This is a novel approach to treating a common disease, and it’s simple, it’s safe, and it costs far less than current standards of treatment,” Smith said. “We don’t yet know the exact mechanisms involved in how it works, but we’re working on that as well.”

Smith initiated the study using a Dean’s Feasibility Grant — a program designed to encourage investigators to design trials in their area of expertise and seek outside funding. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded the College of Medicine $500,000 for the team to continue the study.

Jill P. Smith, a gastroenterology specialist and researcher at the College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Los Angeles at the National Association of Gastroenterologists annual Digestive Diseases Week conference, presented this finding.

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College athletes who make use of performance enhancing substances can be at an increased risk of abusing alcohol and indulging in substance abuse, as per a new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

In a study involving 234 male athletes, it was found that athletes using performance enhancers such as steroids and weight-loss supplements are more likely to use drugs like marijuana and cocaine.

From Sciencedaily.com:

In their study, the researchers, led by Dr. Jennifer F. Buckman, assistant research professor at the Center of Alcohol Studies, found that nearly one third of the athletes acknowledged using a performance-enhancing substance in the past year. The list included banned substances like steroids, creatine, “Andro,” stimulants and weight-loss aids.

As a group, athletes who used performance-enhancing substances reported higher rates of drug and alcohol use. Seventy percent said they had used marijuana and one third admitted to cocaine use, versus 22 percent and 3 percent of athletes who did not use performance enhancers. They also had higher rates of smoking, binge drinking and prescription-drug misuse.

The results also hint at some reasons for the elevated rates of drug and alcohol use. Athletes who used performance enhancers were more likely than nonusers to be natural sensation seekers — a desire to have new and varied experiences — but they were also more likely to say they used drugs or alcohol specifically to cope with stress and anxiety.

This, Pandina says, suggest that these athletes often see a “utilitarian value” to using recreational drugs. “They are using them to cope with the problems of day-to-day living.”

Study co-author Dr. Robert J. Pandina, director of the Center of Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey, said that the concerning implication is that many athletes are not only using recreational drugs but also suffering from harmful effects.

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