CANNABIS IN SPORT: WHAT LEGALIZATION MEANS FOR CANADIAN ATHLETES

From sportmedbc.com
With the Government of Canada’s move to legalize cannabis it is important to remember that the status of cannabis in sport for athletes subject to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) has not changed. Cannabis continues to be a prohibited substance and a positive test can still result in a sanction.

The CADP adheres to WADA’s Prohibited List, which is an international standard under the World Anti-Doping Code. So, despite Canada’s position on cannabis, the global anti-doping community has maintained cannabis on the Prohibited List. Read more…