Tag Archives: drug testing

An editorial page blog in the NY Times asked the question ... with constant scandals ... should be just stop trying to fight the use of drugs in sport? and the corollary of the Portugal Experiment - decriminalizing drugs, and doing assessment and treatment, instead of punishment for drug users.

... the coca leaf extract to flavor Red Bull Simply Cola ® and Coca-Cola® is whether the trace amount of cocaine in their beverages are in sufficient concentrations to result in a false-positive drug test for cocaine

Certain foods, medications and even body processses can cause False-Positive results in UA drug testing. Dr. Inaba discusses these and changes in established limits for testing.