THC / cannabis products
Sleep & Recovery · Cannabinoid / THC agonist
Tier C-
What this is
WADA coverage: cannabis/hashish/marijuana and cannabis products, natural tetrahydrocannabinols/THCs, synthetic tetrahydrocannabinols/THCs and synthetic cannabinoids that mimic THC. CBD already has its own row and is a WADA exception, though products can be contaminated with THC. Additional WADA alias coverage: Synthetic cannabinoids that mimic the effects of THC.
Mechanism
THC-containing cannabis products are used for sleep, pain, appetite and anxiety, but evidence is mixed and dose-response is often biphasic.
Dose & route
Medical/recreational dosing varies by product; no universal dose
Citations
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33244728/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31672337/
- https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/2026-prohibited-list
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