How does it work? I'm no expert on the subject, but I assume it would be banned under the rules around illicit drug use, rather than as a performance enhancing drug? So assuming it isn't performance enhancing, then if it's being used under the prescription and supervision of a doctor is it still even considered an illicit drug? Surely there would have to be some kind of consideration / exemption for a medical-use scenario like this?
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Player Watch Paul Seedsman - Retired
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CBD isn't on the prohibited list but THC is. However, there is a process to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) from WADA
I doubt pot in any form could be considered performance enhancing. The Prince of Seagulls from "The Club" comes to mind.
Hope it helps in Seeds recovery. If he can get regular sleep and reduce or eliminate headaches then his body will be in a much better state to heal. A long term lack of sleep really hinders recovery. Wish him all the best with the treatment.
Hope it helps in Seeds recovery. If he can get regular sleep and reduce or eliminate headaches then his body will be in a much better state to heal. A long term lack of sleep really hinders recovery. Wish him all the best with the treatment.
It’s in the realms of sports medicine, which isn’t a field I’m particularly educated on. Your questions in the above would be something I’d ask too. Then there’s the issue of what would be the maximum dose/duration for a player to be cleared to play during the season following successful treatment?
My gut feel is that it would have to be judged from a case-to-case basis, due to several overlapping topics. Medicinal cannabis is still an evolving field, mixed with the unknown of how players would perform post-treatment, mixed with the legalities of substance use in sports.
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I’ve suspected for a very long time, he’ll never play again. I’m interested in the positive affects (if they really exist) of medical cannabis. My understanding is the THC Is removed or considerably lowered. THC is what gives the high.
Correct, CBD is derived from cannabis but doesn't give a high without THC. Cannabis stores are legal where I live, as ubiquitous as Starbucks.
I've used it for stress relief, pain relief and as a sleep aid. Very effective.
Happy to hear it. Australia is super backwards when it comes to drug policy btw. When America is more liberal about something, you should take a long hard look at yourself.
hippie.
seriously though, whatever helps. MDMA is apparently doing amazing things in trials for PTSD sufferers, particularly those that serve(d) in the military. Removing genuine weapons to help people purely due to an ever failing 'war on drugs' is probably the most stupid act of politicians. Especially given how many of that industry would enjoy an evening out on the nose beers and/or disco biscuits.
removing the THC is a bit party pooperish though.
"I never like Dazed and Confused, now its the funniest movie I ever saw"
Paul, I have a list of movies you need to watch again.
so we can add that to the list that includes every other field of medicine?
Waye Seedemann?
I don’t think some here understand the downside of medicinal cannabis, as if it’s a wonder drug that can do no harm. Any analgesic medication that acts on the brain can cause potential drowsiness, tiredness or sleepiness. So by extension, can medicinal cannabis potentially cause a player to be more at risk of concussions? Particularly with Seeds scenario, would be kinda ironic if it helps settle his concussion symptoms, but then makes him prone to having another concussion!
So I’m thinking there has to be a minimal period where a player needs to wait out after the treatment. How long the wait, is the million dollar question.
So I’m thinking there has to be a minimal period where a player needs to wait out after the treatment. How long the wait, is the million dollar question.
Bovo
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I’m tempted to see if my GP would give me a prescription for my *******ity (spas tisity - holy heck how can spelling that correctly incur the swear filter?). Sleep aid? Does it make you tired?
It’s taken in such small doses, I guess it depends how much is taken. From what I’ve seen, the side effects from CBD are a big improvement on the side effects of Opioids. Of course every case is different. If myself or any of my family were in a situation of requiring this type of medication for pain relief - I’d strongly be pushing to go down the CBD path rather than Opioid path. Pity it is so expensive.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to the use of CBD. I’m just talking specifically in the concept of it being used with sporting atheletes, and my question to how it can affect players post-treatment. There still would be a lot of unknown in the after-effects. It’s a topic that I find interesting for sure.
Saw Seed at the LIV Golf on the Friday. I had almost forgotten he existed 
Such a valuable player he was for us.
I wish him all the best, but suspect he will hang them up at the end of the year.
Such a valuable player he was for us.
I wish him all the best, but suspect he will hang them up at the end of the year.
Bovo
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Did read recently that coke (coca cola) has a legal license to put something in their drink that produces cocaine which is sold to pharmaceutical for opioid production? Of course nothing illegal is put in coke itself.
So maybe Coca Cola is the cure for Seeds?
Coca Cola is the cure when seedySo maybe Coca Cola is the cure for Seeds?
News headline:
Coca Cola cures weedy Seedy.
So maybe Coca Cola is the cure for Seeds?
Did Coca-Cola Ever Contain Cocaine? | Just Think Twice
Bovo
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I’m referring to current use of coca leavesDid Coca-Cola Ever Contain Cocaine? | Just Think Twice
www.justthinktwice.gov
