I am sorry but the excuses about cold remedies and across counter meds are a bit old hat.So many athletes have used this excuse.
The bottom line is that professional sportsmen and women are personally responsible for what they put in their bodies.
I suspect most of the those who sympathise with those who fail tests indulge in using dodgy stuff are users themselves.
If people want to use dope its their problem but dont encourage others to do the same.
When was Bordelau accused of drug taking?.Everyone knows his problem was gambling.
Some gullible young and older people actually believe all of the stuff written on here is true.
I can't think of any athletes who have used this excuse, would love to hear about the "so many" you're familiar with.
I agree with you that Athletes are responsible for whatever they imbibe. The difference is, I don't see eating a poppy-seed muffin, or taking niquil, as a reckless or irresponsible act.
Of course, De Luca might have taken performance enhancing drugs, or steroids, or smack, but the point is: we don't know. And waiting to judge someone until all the facts are made clear does not make you a druggie, as you seem to imply.