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NFL and marijuana: Players hope for change in punishing policy - Cannabis News
“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.”
The new ‘runner’s high’? 80% of cannabis users mix weed, workouts - Cannabis News
Eight out of 10 marijuana users in states where cannabis is legal say they partake in the drug shortly before or after exercise, and most report that it motivates them to work out, helps them enjoy exercise more and improves their recovery, according to surprising new CU Boulder research.
How some athletes use marijuana get into the zone - Cannabis News
A THC high is widely considered similar to that of the "runner's high" that long-distance runners feel well into their sets.
In his first radio interview since retiring, former Cowboys star David Irving opened up about his quest to change the NFL’s stance on medicinal marijuana.
Policing cannabis consumption certainly isn't as much of an issue in the PGA Tour as it is in other professional sports leagues like the NBA or NFL. However, that doesn't mean players are never reprimanded for cannabis use.
An increasing number of retired professional athletes are turning for cannabis for pain relief and a new career.
CBD may help by reducing inflammation, soreness, and pain.
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.
The NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA) announced a research partnership with Canadian cannabis producers Canopy Growth to explore the potential for medical marijuana as a concussion treatment.
If you've been itching to smoke up on the golf green, your opportunity may be coming soon.
For now, marijuana use remains out of bounds for NFL players. But that might change. The player’s union is having early talks to decide whether medical marijuana should be a permitted drug when the next union contract is up for debate in two years.
“The main difference between this tournament and a conventional bonspiel is that there is open cannabis consumption at this event."
The 19-year-old pro skater from Southern California, currently ranked seventh in the world, was suspended six months after testing positive for THC, the main psychoactive element in marijuana.
Marijuana is fully legal in 10 states, which are home to eight NFL teams (25 percent of the league), including the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots.
You don’t have to be an elite athlete. Weekend warriors are finding that cannabis not only aids in the actual workout, it is an amazingly effective post-workout tonic.
When exercising, many people need to clear their mind and focus on the task at hand. Luckily, different cannabis strains can help make this a reality thus allowing individuals to get down to business and meet their workout goals.
These veteran curlers hope to bring some new life to the sport by combining it with cannabis.
For many runners, training for distance can have a grueling impact on the mind and body. This is why many long-distance runners have been turning to cannabis for its anti-inflammatory and pain reduction qualities.
"There’s no miracle cure, but if you seriously take (CBD) every day, you will notice a lot less inflammation and sleep better.”
