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Autoridade Brasileira de Controle de Dopagem (ABCD).
Azenildo M Santos1, Michael S Bahrke
11Instituto de Saúde Coletiva/Universidade Federal da Bahia (ISC/UFBA) , Salvador , Brazil.
Substance Use & Misuse
|August 8, 2014
Summary
Brazil demonstrates commitment to fighting doping by creating the ABCD and allocating financial resources. This initiative aims to develop effective national doping control operations by evaluating international models within the Brazilian context.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Public Policy
- Anti-Doping
Background:
- Brazil is enhancing its commitment to combating doping in sports.
- Previous efforts lacked dedicated financial resources and structured operational models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess international best practices in anti-doping programs.
- To inform the development of Brazil's national doping control strategy.
- To evaluate the feasibility of implementing successful models within Brazil's specific context.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing international anti-doping models.
- Analysis of government budget allocations for anti-doping initiatives.
- Comparative study of different doping control operational structures.
Main Results:
- The establishment of the ABCD signifies a significant step in Brazil's anti-doping efforts.
- Financial resources have been allocated in the Government's General Budget Forecast for the first time.
- International models offer valuable insights for structuring national operations.
Conclusions:
- Brazil's proactive approach, including financial commitment and model evaluation, strengthens its fight against doping.
- Adapting international best practices to the Brazilian reality is crucial for effective doping control.
- The ABCD framework is expected to enhance the efficiency and impact of anti-doping measures in Brazil.