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Following the recent news of Texan sprinter Sha\u2019Carri Richardson<\/a> returning a positive test for cannabis, a debate has erupted on the topic of cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug \u2013 can the plant enhance agility, strength, and\/or speed?<\/p>\n

On July 6, Richardson faced her unfortunate Olympic fate. It was on this date that USA Track and Field\u2019s 130-person roster was published\u2026 without Richardson\u2019s name. The hopeful Olympic medalist is now dealing with the unfortunate repercussions of consuming cannabis; albeit outside of the sporting environment.<\/p>\n

Richardson\u2019s failed cannabis drug test <\/a>nullified her victory at the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, meaning that the 21-year-old has lost out on her chances of winning a medal as part of the 4\u00d7100 relay team. Since cannabis and cannabinoids are identified as prohibited in-competition substances by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA), perhaps she should have known better.<\/p>\n

Olympic Snowboarder Previously Regained Medal After Consuming Cannabis<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cannabis was initially included on the list of forbidden substances after a Canadian gold medalist<\/a> returned a positive test back in 1998. Twenty years ago, Ross Rebagliati took the golden first prize in snowboarding. Soon after, he tested positive for cannabis, before his gold medal\u2014the first of its kind to be awarded for snowboarding\u2014was revoked.<\/p>\n

In a positive turn of events, the Canadian snowboarder\u2019s appeal was accepted and he got his medal back. This decision was met because, at the time, cannabis had not been added to the list of performance enhancing drugs by the International Olympic Committee.<\/p>\n

Soon after Rebagliati\u2019s case, a paper released by the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy<\/a> defined that the medal \u201cseemed to directly undercut our messages to young people that drug use undermines a child\u2019s opportunities for success.\u201d It\u2019s worth noting that athletes who have an approved Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) can sidestep the anti-doping rule violation and sanction.<\/p>\n

Scientific Research Doesn\u2019t Back the Performance Enhancing Misconception<\/b><\/h2>\n

As stated in the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency\u2019s marijuana FAQ<\/a>, \u201cDue to the illegal nature of marijuana in most countries, the use or abuse of marijuana does not exhibit the ethics and moral judgment that upholds the spirit of sport.\u201d But is this judgment fair?<\/p>\n

While it might be renowned for stimulating a person\u2019s appetite, there\u2019s no proof outlining cannabis\u2019 ability to amplify stamina and sporting performance. In fact, existing research hypothesizes that cannabis can actually increase breathing and heart rate<\/a>, thus potentially having a negative impact on performance.<\/p>\n

In 2011, two WADA scientists stimulated debate by implying that cannabis can bolster athletic performance; a paper was composed by the scientist duo. The authors of a 1996 paper, titled \u201cPerformance-Enhancing Drugs, Fair Competition, and Olympic Sport,<\/a>\u201d were cited in the WADA study, which claimed that \u201ccannabis could be performance enhancing in sports that require greater concentration.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2011 WADA research paper on cannabis impairment also made reference to an analysis of 12 cyclists who failed to perform to their full potential after consuming cannabinoids \u2013 naturally occurring compounds produced by the cannabis sativa plant. Conversely, the researchers also conjectured that cannabis may amplify performance due to its ability to \u201c improve oxygenation to the tissue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Notwithstanding the scientists\u2019 claims, many industry experts contest the paper\u2019s validity. For example, late last year, two independent papers analyzed existing research<\/a> into the subject of cannabis\u2019 performance-enhancing qualities. Similar conclusions were drawn from the research: the evidence is not sufficient to support the idea. Findings deduced from one of the studies<\/a> proposed that cannabis \u201cdoes not act as a sport performance enhancing agent as raised by popular beliefs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Research Obstacles Must be Overcome Before WADA Embraces Cannabis<\/b><\/h2>\n

One obstacle in fully understanding the influence that cannabis has on performance, health, and\/or recovery is that research is greatly restricted. This is mainly due to the fact that cannabis is still deemed to be a Schedule I drug by the U.S. federal government.<\/p>\n

Researchers who are keen to investigate cannabis\u2019 health effects have been restricted in their efforts since the year 1968. Only one supplier, the University of Mississippi<\/a>, has been given the go-ahead to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, things could soon be about to change, with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announc<\/a>ing that it had distributed memorandums of agreement (MOAs) to aspiring growers \u201coutlining the means by which the applicant and DEA will work together to facilitate the production, storage, packaging, and distribution of marijuana under the new regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were euphoric. This is a victory for scientific freedom. It\u2019s finally a chance to use real-world cannabis in our own studies and supply genetically diverse cannabis to scientists across the nation,\u201d said the president and lead investigator at the Scottsdale Research Institute (SRI), Sue Sisley, during an interview with Science<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The DEA\u2019s push to review cannabis research applications has been anticipated for quite some time. In 2016, the Agency revealed that it would start accepting applications from hopeful growers. However, the application process hit a roadblock<\/a> when the change was opposed by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the basis that it may breach a United Nations treaty against drug trafficking.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to 2019 and the DEA unveiled eagerly anticipated plans for cannabis research. Those plans sought to establish a new set of rules that would oversee cannabis cultivation for medical and scientific purposes. In late 2020, the new regulations were finalized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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