A startling new study released in the medical journal JAMA states that 99% of former professional football players suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy at the time of their death, more commonly known as CTE. It’s a disturbing skeleton hanging in the closet of America’s most popular sport. Many scientists, former and current professional athletes believe cannabis could help protect their brains and the brains of their peers. Check out the stories below to find out how effective cannabis is in treating head trauma.
The Latest News Involving Cannabis & Head Trauma
‘Cliff Robinson aims to ‘knock down the myth that athletes and cannabis don’t mix,’ advocates for marijuana in athletics’ via The Oregonian
A former NBA Trail Blazer is trying to change the stigma of cannabis users being no more than “pot heads.”
‘Buckeyes legend Troy Smith, Ted Ginn Sr. looking to open Cleveland marijuana dispensaries’ via Columbus Business First
Troy Smith is getting involved in the cannabis industry with a local dispensary owner.”It’s definitely kind of simple,” Smith said.
‘Cannabis and concussions: The NFL needs to listen’ via The San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle points out the hypocrisy of the NFL not allowing the players access to medical marijuana “while swimming in beer sponsorship money.”
‘A former Jets player is suing Jeff Sessions to legalize marijuana’ via The Washington Post
11 year Jets defensive lineman Marvin Washington is one of five plaintiffs suing Jeff Sessions. Their suit says the federal restriction of cannabis violates the U.S. constitution.
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