THC and athletes – is that forbidden?

Legal situation

The consumption of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive component of cannabis, remains prohibited for athletes in competition .

This applies regardless of the recent partial legalization of cannabis.

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• Cannabidiol is not prohibited and may be used

The consequences of THC in urine

• THC is on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list
• The limit for THC in urine for competition tests is 150 ng/ml

A positive THC test in competition constitutes an anti-doping rule violation:

• Athletes risk disqualifications and other penalties

In cases of proven out-of-competition use without the intention of enhancing performance, the standard suspension is three months, with a possible reduction to one month if participation in a rehabilitation program.

Recommendations:

Due to the long detectability of THC, competitive athletes are generally advised to avoid cannabis.

Background:

The ban on THC in sports is not based on performance-enhancing effects, but rather on safety concerns. Cannabis can increase risk-taking and impair coordination, which can be particularly dangerous in certain sports.