// Definition
The application of cannabis and cannabinoid-based treatments in athletic contexts including injury recovery, pain management, neuroinflammation reduction, and performance support. Covers topicals for muscle and joint injuries, endocannabinoid system support for athletic recovery, and cannabis as an alternative to opioid painkillers for athletes. Features testimony from a six-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer who uses cannabis.
// From the Episode
S11E7 featured athletes discussing cannabis use openly. The six-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming challenged the 'champions don't smoke weed' stigma at the Olympics. Discussion of cannabis for chronic pain from athletic injuries, brain injury recovery, and the anti-inflammatory properties through multiple receptor pathways. Cannabis topicals for sports injuries were highlighted as an accessible entry point.