There’s not a lot of research on cannabis use and its impact on athletes. Here’s what some experts have to say on the matter.
WeedLife News Network
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Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals fans can’t legally use medical marijuana to treat the suffering caused by their teams, the State Medical Board of Ohio ruled Wednesday.
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A study of cannabis users found 82% of people partaking in exercise use cannabis before or after their workout, reporting it increases enjoyment, enhances recovery, and heightens motivation.
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In the bone-crunching, muscle-wrenching sport of football, staying on the field when injured is a challenging priority for NFL players.
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The governing body of triathlon is to become the first of its kind to enter into a pact with a corporation that trades products with cannabidiol content.
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Improved sleep, training motivation, and reduced anxiety are just some ways in which marijuana can help climbers.
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Scores of athletes have entered the cannabis space in recent years. A few notable names include former Heisman winner Ricky Williams, pro golfer Bubba Watson and NBA great Gary Payton.
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A group of Colorado researchers recently studied how cannabis use affects athletes, and found a possible role between the plant and pain management.
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The owners of Rolling Greens, Canada's first cannabis-friendly golf course, say they’re aiming to bring the fun back — but to golf, or weed?
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Robert Garrigus is back on the green after becoming the first golfer to be suspended from the PGA Tour for cannabis. Now he's fighting the Tour's drug policies.
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More than 150 current and former athletes signed a letter sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency, asking the organization to remove marijuana from its list of prohibited substances.
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With talks of a new collective bargaining agreement underway, the NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to form two new joint medical committees, partly to study marijuana as a potential pain-management tool for NFL players.
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“For too long, I’ve watched my teammates and good friends battle with opioid addiction and leave the game with a long road still ahead; it’s time to make a change.”
A new study published in the medical journal Frontiers in Public Health has found that consuming cannabis may help motivate users to exercise and improve their workouts.
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An increasing number of retired professional athletes are turning for cannabis for pain relief and a new career.
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According to Pro Football Talk, the NFL is prepared to adopt a more lenient substance abuse policy in its next collective bargaining agreement, especially as it relates to marijuana.