Athletes: 6 Things to Know About Cannabidiol
Athletes subject to anti-doping rules are strictly liable for any substance found in their blood or urine. Understand the risks of using CBD products.
Athletes subject to anti-doping rules are strictly liable for any substance found in their blood or urine. Understand the risks of using CBD products.
[…] test was caused by a topically-applied THC-infused salve that she was using to treat a musculoskeletal injury shortly before competition and was told was a cannabidiol ( CBD) product. Goss accepted a six-month period of ineligibility that began on June 9, 2019, the date her positive sample was collected. In addition, Goss has been […]
[…] 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” […]
[…] on and subsequent to December 7, 2018, including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes. Athletes are advised that all natural and synthetic cannabinoids, except cannabidiol ( CBD), are prohibited in-competition. Many products which claim to be pure CBD extract or oil from the cannabis plant have traces of THC or other cannabinoids. Thus, […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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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[…] 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) […]