Category: Athletes

For a long time in the NFL, opioids and anti-inflammatories have been the script. But not cannabis. Some players use it at the risk of suspension anyway, and their lives are forever changed. However, under the mounting scientific and anecdotal evidence of CBD’s and cannabis’ therapeutic benefits, an increasing number of pro athletes are advocating...

In January 2018, the World Anti-Doping Agency removed cannabidiol (CBD) from its banned substance list. Some athletes have begun using it as a pain reliever instead of medications like Ibuprofen. Because of its ability to restore balance to the inner body, CBD is gaining more recognition in many arenas, and sports is no exception. Athletes...