For the umpteenth time[istimulant[/i for the purposes of in-competition testing (that is over the period from 12hrs before the start, to the end of an event). Recreational, legal, illegal doesn't come into it.

Absolutely correct sir, and I'm amazed that this still hasn't sunk in to some on here. We have gone through all this before with Hock, Barba, etc and their different punishments and still some are too dense to work it out.

rlLiterally the first Google search result.rl

rlMore recent informationrl - Portugal's approach commended by the INCB.

I'm with you, I think it's best left in the hands of criminals and suitably militarized law enforcement, that seems to be working out well for everyone.

It is sad to see the pro legalisation brigade using this as a call for legalisation. As you say, WADA treats cocaine in pretty much the same way that they treat caffeine with the exeption that some caffeine is allowed. They do not think in moral or legal terms but in terms of influence on performance. They do not go down the route of arguing cause, and neither should they. An pro sportsman or woman is held responsible for what goes into their bodies. I would hate to see young players being told that there were ways around this and to be encouraged to experiment.

Typical response from a thoroughly nasty man like yourself

Regards

King James

I don't think anyone has done that; there are two discussions going on here - one about Hardaker, who seems to be universally regarded as an idiot for taking a substance that is on the WADA list - and another about the broader picture around drugs and our attitude and approach to them.

Whether Cocaine was legal or not, I wouldn't expect it to come off the WADA list; it would stay, along with the other legal substances that are on there, because they are considered to be PE.

Vasty is right in my opinion.

He has only himself to blame, if he wants to snort that crap then fine.

He knew what he was doing, knew the consequences and still threw his possible RL career away.

In a nutshell, what an idiot

I ageee- too many people in society don't /won't take responsibility for their actions or choices.
He knew the risks- he gambled and got caught. Just tough.

Hardaker is a victim, he needs our love and support.

Is Adam walker getting everyone's love and support, the victim that he is?

Oh wait, he's not as talented as hardaker.

You were saying the same thing the other day

“Leads to violence and aggression like nothing else”... LOAD OF RUBBISH!

You can use cocaine whilst chilling at home listening to music and gives you a nice mellow feeling if you let it. It’s suits the mood of the environment and takes the lead of the people using it, not leads the people.

A victim??? , are you for real.

An idiot who is old enough to know better.

Correct - some sheer hypocrisy going on here for sure.