Sports in the Age of Cannabis (Blog 5)

We, as a nation, are changing the way we feel about cannabis. Gone are the days of Reefer Madness, the hysteria of the War on Drugs. As more and more states decriminalize and legalize cannabis, we are seeing a new American attitude that views it as much a business opportunity as something to be fearedContinue reading “Sports in the Age of Cannabis (Blog 5)”

Cannabis as the new sports medicine (Blog 4)

The dawn of cannabis as the new sports medicine has provided an alternative to athletes at every level of competition—and, as it turns out, for many athletes, weed and fitness go hand in hand. Any athlete or person with an active lifestyle may benefit from this type of treatment alternatives. Regardless of the type ofContinue reading “Cannabis as the new sports medicine (Blog 4)”

Athletes turning to cannabis for medicine and enhanced performance (Blog 3)

Cannabis has over 400 chemical entities – 60 of which are cannabinoid compounds which directly act on our neurotransmitter endocannabinoid system. The difference between these compounds, namely CBD and THC, and their effects on performance is a pressing matter for sports bodies, athletes and scientists; however, the amount of research and studies done into theContinue reading “Athletes turning to cannabis for medicine and enhanced performance (Blog 3)”

Marijuana Can Improve Recovery in Athletes (Blog 2)

In an era when 28 states and the District of Columbia have adopted laws making marijuana medically or recreationally legal, and a recent Gallup poll indicates 60% of Americans support pot legalization, an increasing number of elite athletes are stepping forward to proclaim their cannabis advocacy. Overturning decades of stigmatization of pot as a gatewayContinue reading “Marijuana Can Improve Recovery in Athletes (Blog 2)”

Cannabis Vs. Opioids: Helping Athletes Recover (Blog 1)

When cannabis is illegal and opioids are the No. 1 choice for managing pain, that’s a problem. We need to let athletes consume cannabis to heal from injuries and manage pain and inflammation. That point is echoed by Kyle Turley, a two-time NFL first-team all-pro and 1998 first-round draft pick. During his nine seasons asContinue reading “Cannabis Vs. Opioids: Helping Athletes Recover (Blog 1)”

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