by Joel Rothman | Feb 4, 2010 | NutriSupLaw
To understand why Sen. John McCain introduced a bill on dietary supplements, read the press releases. The legislation announced Feb. 3 addresses public safety, but mostly it’s about the reputation and revenue of professional and Olympic sports. The evidence:...
by Joel Rothman | Dec 13, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
The first paragraph in the New York Times story said it all: “The Drug Enforcement Administration has classified as controlled substances three steroids that are marketed as dietary supplements, but an antidoping official warned that new steroids have taken...
by Joel Rothman | Sep 18, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
In the trade, it is called public service journalism, but this may qualify more as a disservice. In the Sept. 21 issue with Tim Tebow on the cover (again?), ESPN Magazine devotes two well-illustrated and detailed pages on performance-enhancing drugs. This is a must...
by Joel Rothman | Sep 9, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
We are not sure of the reason, but it seems that every three months or so, a national media outlet weighs in on an old story: tainted nutritional supplements. To be sure, the story will not go away in the sports world. Athletes who test positive for steroids often say...
by Joel Rothman | Sep 7, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
He was a professional athlete. He was minding his own business. And he took responsibility for his problem, even if he did not think he caused it. Was he a famous American baseball, football or basketball star? No, he was a Swedish soccer player — and retired....
