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NCAA Division Proposes Removing Cannabis From Banned Substances List
Several changes are being implemented at the NCAA to reduce or end penalties for athletes who test positive for cannabinoids.
Survey: Majority of Sports Medicine Doctors Have Favorable Attitudes About MJ Use
A new survey of doctors from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine finds that a majority have generally favorable attitudes toward the use of cannabis and CBD among athletes.
Athletes Using Cannabis for Recovery, Survey Finds
For many athletes, recovery time is 4:20.
Study: Weed Makes ‘Runner’s High’ Even Better
Participants reported a ‘more positive exercise experience’ with cannabis.
Study: Chronic Cannabis Use Shows Promise to Prevent Brain Damage in Athletes
According to a new study, pot can offset the effects of repeated blows to the head, which is especially beneficial for athletes.
NCAA Committee Shows Support for Removing Cannabis From List of Banned Substances
The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports notes that cannabis is not a performance-enhancing substance.
Former Steeler Le’Veon Bell Says He Was High During Games
Professional football players like Le’Veon Bell admit pot use is common in the NFL.
NBA Deal Would Remove THC Drug Testing, Allow Player Investment in MJ Companies
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association reached a deal that would allow players to invest in cannabis and be free from drug testing for THC.
Nike Challenges Trademark of Hemp Company Slogan ‘Just Hemp It’
Nike recently filed a trademark complaint against a CBD company for attempting to trademark “Just Hemp It.”
Josiah Hesse on ‘Runner’s High,’ Athletics and Smashing the Stigma
We caught up with up-and-coming author Josiah Hesse to talk "Runner's High" and the message behind his new book.