Is banning THC in professional sports really about player health and fairness, or is it just outdated stigma and corporate politics?”
For people in the US, today is the Super Bowl! Which had me thinking..THC bans in professional sports are often justified by concerns over performance impairment, health risks, and maintaining a “clean” image. However, many argue these bans are outdated, given that cannabis is legal in many places and can be a safer alternative to opioids for pain management. The stigma and corporate sponsorship concerns may play a bigger role than actual science. Should leagues adapt to the changing landscape, or is there a legitimate reason to keep THC restricted?
Article regarding cannabis use at Olympics
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58003743.amp
Thanks for tuning in we hope to have more cannabis discussions in the future!!
For people in the US, today is the Super Bowl! Which had me thinking..THC bans in professional sports are often justified by concerns over performance impairment, health risks, and maintaining a “clean” image. However, many argue these bans are outdated, given that cannabis is legal in many places and can be a safer alternative to opioids for pain management. The stigma and corporate sponsorship concerns may play a bigger role than actual science. Should leagues adapt to the changing landscape, or is there a legitimate reason to keep THC restricted?
Article regarding cannabis use at Olympics
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58003743.amp
Thanks for tuning in we hope to have more cannabis discussions in the future!!