Athletes and Medical Staff in Elite Contact Sports: a Quantitative Analysis of Use, Knowledge, and Attitudes Regarding Cannabinoids

Background

Cannabis use among elite contact sport athletes increases with legal reform and commercial availability. Limited education in cannabinoid pharmacology, use, and risk persists among athletes and medical staff, fostering stigma and reducing evidence-based guidance and communication. Hypothesis: Athletes use cannabis but perceive stigma and discomfort discussing cannabis with medical staff.