History of drugs used by players is not new. It has been observed everywhere that sportsmen use some kind of drug as it signifies their fancy living styles. 43% positive cases in football remains on forbidden list and the users are said to be sanctioned accordingly. When it comes to cannabis and football we see a relationship between the worlds most popular sport and worlds third most popular recreational drug. Cannabis use amongst the football players is very common although no footballer has been caught long for this offence.
It is believed by the footballers that you get an extra kick and you enjoy playing football when you are high than when you are sober. Footballers and other sportsmen usually restrict themselves to low doses of cannabis and these drug activities usually take place outside sports facilities so that it is beyond the knowledge of the team, coaches and their health care doctors. However cannabis is the commonest drug leading to positive results while urine or blood testing. The urine tests of players is performed usually six times per year mostly during the off sessions when chances of positive result is the highest. Cannabis usage is prohibited for active football players as it is believed to make them lazy and effect their performance by making their motor skills weak. Any form of drug is strictly banned by the NFL even though the public opinion is not in favor of this decision the rules stays unchanged till date. It is believed by the football committee specially the NFL commissioner, Roger Goodwell that there are a lot of alternative pain medication treatment that footballers can seek rather than using cannabis for pain relief and muscle spasm relaxation. Mental health of every player is very important for such a match which requires quick reflexes and decision making.
The active ingredient in cannabis called cannabinoid repress neuro transmitter release in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemical signals that communicate information through out the brain. Due to this repression a player may face difficulty in coordination with the brain and to access the game in the right direction. This is the reason why drugs that may have negative effects on the sportsmen, are prohibited by the system however it is known that these players even after prohibition are somehow involved with drugs in their personal life to enjoy the leisure of fancy living.
