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Marijuana FAQ

[…] is cannabis? Cannabis is a plant contains more than 100 biologically active chemical compounds called cannabinoids. The most commonly known compounds are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol ( CBD). Parts of the Cannabis sativa plant have been controlled federally in the U.S. under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) since 1970 under the drug class “Marihuana” […]

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Athlete Advisory: Updated Prohibited List and Key Reminders for 2020

[…] synthetic cannabinoids are prohibited in-competition. Natural and synthetic THC are prohibited in-competition. All synthetic cannabinoids that mimic the effects of THC are prohibited in-competition. While cannabidiol ( CBD) is not prohibited, athletes should be extremely cautious because it’s nearly impossible to obtain a pure CBD extract or oil from the cannabis plant. Anyone who […]

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Can Hemp Products Cause a Positive Anti-Doping Test?

[…] hemp is from the same species as cannabis (marijuana), the seeds themselves do not naturally contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Hemp seed-derived ingredients “contain only trace amounts of THC and CBD, which the seeds may pick up during harvesting and processing when they are in contact with other parts of the plant. Consumption of these hemp seed-derived […]

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Why Take the Risk: An Athlete’s Perspective on Cannabinoids

[…] athletes and we have to make those decisions. Question: Now that cannabidiol is permitted in sport, how well do you think most people understand the risk around CBD products? Tyler Carter: In my experience, I don’t think they fully understand the risks versus benefits. I don’t think enough people have done the research. And […]

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Four Things Athletes Should Know about Synthetic Cannabinoids

[…] have become more popular for both medical and recreational use, it’s important for athletes subject to anti-doping rules to know that these substances (except for cannabidiol or CBD) are still prohibited in competition under the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List. The two most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the naturally occurring psychoactive component of […]

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Avoiding COVID-19 Scam Products

[…] of products that claim to treat, prevent, cure and diagnose coronavirus. This includes companies marketing the following fraudulent products: Bleach (chlorine dioxide products) Colloidal silver Cannabidiol ( CBD) Intravenous vitamin C therapies Sound therapies Bundles of dietary supplements called “Anti-Virus Kits” Silicon face brushes “Defend” patches Essential oils Homeopathic medications Currently, there are no […]

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Natural Products Derived from Plants and Animals

[…] substances prohibited in sport. Here are some common examples: Cannabis sativa produces THC and many other cannabinoids, all which are all prohibited in-competition. The only exception is CBD, which is permitted at all times. Ephedra (multiple species) naturally produces ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are both prohibited in-competition. Citrus aurantium (orange peel or bitter orange) […]

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