There has been a noticeable shift in the conversation about cannabis in sports. Although many professional athletes made headlines during the 2000s for failing a drug test, these very same athletes have evolved into fierce pro-cannabis advocates.
The idea that cannabis is unfairly performance-enhancing has been thrown out, with many athletes esteeming the plant instead as
a recovery tool. If the NBA and the UFC are any indication, major sports leagues are following suit in recognizing cannabis' potential beyond the field. This plant's role in sports just got a lot more interesting, but where did this evolution start?
History of Cannabis Use in Pro Sports