Drug Testing
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Kentucky

Synopsis: Officials at the University of Kentucky provided numbers of student-athletes tested and positive tests, data on resulting punishments, a copy of its drug and alcohol testing policy, program budgets and expenditures, as well as a copy of the contract with its drug test vendor. The school is one of several running largest and nationally prominent collegiate sports programs in the country, but without systematic testing for performance enhancing drugs.

Documents: Click here to read source documents provided by Kentucky in response to The Tribune's request.


Legend
Yes / No Confirmed by School / Documented
Not Reported Not Reported in School's Response
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School Estimate / Partial Year

Kentucky School Profile
Institution Kentucky
Location: Lexington, KY
Sports Conference SEC
   
Institution Reponse to Survey? Yes
   
Does it have a schoolwide drug-testing policy? Yes
Does the policy call for random drug testing? Not Reported
Does it require suspension for first-time violations? Not Reported
   
Drug Testing Laboratory: Forward Edge Incorporated
Location: Houston, TX
Kentucky Testing History
  2004 2005 2006 2007
Drug Tests per Year Not Reported 559 543 Not Reported
Positives per Year 8 8 10 Not Reported
Drug Testing Budget ($) 41,620 34,705 35,061 18,010* (t
Kentucky Testing Regime
Street Drugs (marijuana, heroin)
Yes
Stimulants (methamphetamine, cocaine)
Yes
Anabolic Steroids
Not Reported
Growth Factors
Not Reported
Diuretics
Not Reported
Masking Agents
Not Reported
Other Drugs
Not Reported
 
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