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

Consequences:

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

• Athletes risk disqualification and other penalties

If it is proven that the drug was consumed outside of competition without the intention of enhancing performance, the standard suspension is three months, with a possible reduction to one month if a person participates in a rehabilitation program.

Recommendations:

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

Backgrounds:

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