Summary of Why Athletes Smoke Weed

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The video looks at the history and current evidence around marijuana and its potential effects on athletes. It discusses how athletes use cannabis to manage pain, sleep, and anxiety, as well as how it could become a lucrative business opportunity for professional sports. However, because cannabis is still illegal in most countries, it is difficult to study its effects in a lab-controlled setting and there is still much unknown about its long-term health effects.

• 00:00:00 According to the video, many professional athletes use cannabis, and it is not clear if it can make them a better athlete. However, because cannabis is banned by World Anti-Doping Agency, it is not a viable option for elite athletes. There are many legal substances that can get an athlete into trouble, and cannabis is one of them.
• 00:05:00 This video looks at the history and current evidence around marijuana and its potential effects on athletes. It discusses how athletes use cannabis to manage pain, sleep, and anxiety, as well as how it could become a lucrative business opportunity for professional sports. However, because cannabis is still illegal in most countries, it is difficult to study its effects in a lab-controlled setting and there is still much unknown about its long-term health effects.
• 00:10:00 This video discusses the purported benefits of marijuana use by athletes, and provides a list of other factors that may contribute to performance. The author notes that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that marijuana use enhances performance, and suggests that any purported benefits may be due to other factors.