Current:Home > StocksThe NCAA looks to weed out marijuana from its banned drug list -Wealth Empowerment Academy
The NCAA looks to weed out marijuana from its banned drug list
View
Date:2025-04-14 15:16:46
Over the past decade, medical and recreational marijuana has become more widely accepted, both culturally and legally. But in sports, pot can still get a bad rap.
Recreational weed has been the source of disappointment and disqualifications for athletes — like Sha'Carri Richardson, a U.S. sprinter poised who became ineligible to compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.
But that may soon change for college athletes.
An NCAA panel is calling for the association to remove cannabis from its banned drug list and testing protocols. The group, the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports, said that testing should be limited to performance-enhancing drugs and found that cannabis does not enhance performance.
Each of the three NCAA divisional governance bodies would still have to introduce and adopt the rule change for cannabis to be removed from the association's banned drug list, the NCAA said in a statement released on Friday. The committee asked the NCAA to halt testing for cannabis at championship events while changes are considered.
The NCAA is expected to make a final decision on the matter in the fall.
The panel argued that the association should approach cannabis similarly to alcohol, to shift away from punitive measures and focus on educating student-athletes about the health risks of marijuana use.
The NCAA has been slowly reconsidering its approach to cannabis testing. Last year, the association raised the threshold of THC, the intoxicant substance in cannabis, needed to trigger a positive drug test.
It's not just the NCAA that has been changing its stance on marijuana. The MLB announced it was dropping marijuana from its list of "drugs of abuse" back in 2019. Meanwhile, in 2021, the NFL halted THC testing for players during the off season.
The NCAA oversees college sports in about 1,100 schools in the U.S. and Canada. More than 500,000 student athletes compete in the NCAA's three divisions. The association began its drug-testing program in 1986 to ensure competitions are fair and equitable.
veryGood! (7113)
Related
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Matthew McConaughey says he's 'working on the riddle of life' in new book 'Just Because'
- When does 'Saw X' come out? Release date, cast, trailer, what to know
- Vatican opens up a palazzo built on ancient Roman ruins and housing its highly secretive tribunals
- Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
- Michigan deputy suffers serious head injury in struggle with suspect
- Florida law restricting transgender adult care can be enforced while challenged in court
- New England Revolution refuse to train after Bruce Arena's resignation, per reports
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Suspensions in schools are on the rise. But is that the best solution for misbehaving kids?
Ranking
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Judge says he is open to moving date of Trump's hush money trial
- With European countries hungry for workers, more Ukrainians are choosing Germany over Poland
- Man from Virginia dies in Grand Canyon after trying to hike 21 miles in single day
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week
- E. Jean Carroll's original lawsuit against Trump should be paused, his attorney says
- Second Wisconsin Republican announces bid to take on Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Recommendation
Average rate on 30
Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers to miss rest of NFL season with torn Achilles, per multiple reports
8-year-old boy accidentally shot when barrel with guns inside set on fire
FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
From 'Freaks and Geeks' to 'Barbie,' this casting director decides who gets on-screen
Aaron Rodgers' Achilles injury is not good, Jets head coach says, as star quarterback is set to get MRI
Second Wisconsin Republican announces bid to take on Sen. Tammy Baldwin