The AMCC along with the NCAA condemns the employment of non-therapeutic drugs by all member institutions, their athletics staff and their student-athletes should be aware of current trends in drug use, as well as the current NCAA list of banned drugs. All nutritional/dietary supplements carry some risk of containing an NCAA banned substance because they are not well regulated and may be contaminated.  Failure to check out any supplement with your sports medicine staff prior to use may result in a failed appeal for a positive drug test.  Student-athletes are responsible for anything they ingest.  AMCC member institutions shall act positively to combat the use of drugs in sport in society.

Each student-athlete is mandated to sign a drug testing consent form provided by the NCAA. The NCAA reserves the right to test student-athletes at post-season championships. Failure to cooperate with the signing of this form will result in the forfeiture of the right to participate in NCAA competitions.

Both the NCAA and the University prohibit coaches, athletic training staff and student-athletes from consuming alcoholic beverages or using tobacco products while representing the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford at competitive events, while in transit to and from such events, and at official social events related to such competitions. The use of drugs, which enhance performance or modify mood or behavior at any time during the season, is strictly prohibited, unless prescribed by a physician for medical reasons. Partaking of tobacco products will result in being banned from a practice and/or intercollegiate competition.

Any student-athlete who violates the athletic department’s drug and alcohol policy will be subject to sanctions, which may include expulsion from all athletic department programs.

Student-athletes who would like to seek help for alcohol or other drug-related problems are encouraged to do so. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT NO PUNITIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN FOR SEEKING ASSISTANCE. COACHES WILL NOT BE INFORMED SHOULD A STUDENT-ATHLETE DECIDE TO SEEK HELP VOLUNTARILY. EACH OF THE UNIVERSITY STAFF AND THE TREATMENT AGENCIES ASSURE CONFIDENTIALITY. Any member of the student affairs staff can provide you with referral information.