Related case:
ISR 2013 NWWB Decision Appeal Committee 2012051 B
April, 22 2013
Facts
In November 2011 the Netherlands Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation (NWWB) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance JWH-018 (a synthetic cannabinoid).
History
The athlete failed to mention the use of a pharmaceutical product on the doping control form and it was used to treat her menstrual pain. Also the use of sleeping pills were mentioned. In the past the athlete was an user of cannabis because of personal circumstances and an physical injury which took her out of training for six months. She used cannabis to handle the depression she suffered from. Hereafter she stopped using. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
The panel considers the use of cannabis as a fault but understands how the personal mischief had led to the use of it. The sanction will be reduced but if there is another doping violation she will be excluded of the sport.
Decision
1. The athlete is sanctioned with a reprimand.
2. The athlete has to pay the administrative costs of the case.
