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Why are cannabinoids banned in sports and games?
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Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are a group of drugs obtained from leaves, resins, and inflorescence of Cannabis sativa. Examples include bhang, charas, ganja, marijuna.
Effects of cannabinoids
The brain is the principal location of the cannabinoid receptors.
Cannabinoids have remarkable influence and affect the cardiovascular system.
Ban on cannabinoids
- Cannabinoids are used to ease the pain and inflammation of the muscles.
- These drugs are used by players to prevent early exhaustion and help the players in enhancing their performance.
- So-called 'performance-enhancing drugs' or 'performance and image-enhancing drugs' are banned in sports because they could give a sportsperson an unfair advantage over other competitors.
- This is the reason why these drugs are banned as they may cause problems to the health of the layers in the long run.
Cannabinoids are a group of drugs obtained from leaves, resins, and inflorescence of Cannabis sativa. Examples include bhang, charas, ganja, marijuna.
Effects of cannabinoids
The brain is the principal location of the cannabinoid receptors.
Cannabinoids have remarkable influence and affect the cardiovascular system.
Ban on cannabinoids
- Cannabinoids are used to ease the pain and inflammation of the muscles.
- These drugs are used by players to prevent early exhaustion and help the players in enhancing their performance.
- So-called 'performance-enhancing drugs' or 'performance and image-enhancing drugs' are banned in sports because they could give a sportsperson an unfair advantage over other competitors.
- This is the reason why these drugs are banned as they may cause problems to the health of the layers in the long run.
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