Cannabis as Sports Medicine: 5 of the Biggest Cannabis Advocates in Sports

As of 2018, medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states. In 10 states, recreational marijuana use is legal.

As science discovers more health benefits of marijuana use, people from all walks of life are now relying on marijuana. Especially in sports where it’s far safer to use to reduce pain and inflammation than many other prescription drugs.

Marijuana advocacy in sports is growing in numbers every day as the drug becomes more widely accepted. To learn who the five biggest celebrity marijuana advocates in sports are today.

1. Rhonda Rousey

Marijuana advocacy is still in its infancy stages. Athletes like Rhonda Rousey take risks by advocating for the legalization and use of cannabis in sports.

Rousey is a former UFC champion known for her toughness and take-no-prisoners style of fighting. She uses that same approach when advocating for marijuana in sports.

She spoke out when her fellow athlete, Nick Diaz was suspended for testing positive for marijuana metabolites. She said, “I’m against them testing for any weed at all. It’s not a performance-enhancing drug”.

2. Al Harrington

when former NBA player, Al Harrington played for the Denver Nuggets he began using CBD to treat inflammation. After retirement, he opened up a company called, “Viola Extracts.”

Viola Extracts grows, distributes, and sells its products to over 30 legal marijuana stores around the country. He now spends his days focused on becoming the first NBA marijuana mogul.

Harrison also believes that within five years cannabis as a form of therapy will be allowed by the NBA.

3. Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams is a two-time All American and Heisman Trophy winner who spent most of his career playing for the Miami Dolphins.

During that time, the tailback was often criticized and teased for his weed habits. He was also suspended and chose to end his career to focus on other pursuits.

Since his NFL days, he’s teamed up with the founder of 420 Games. 420 Games is a series of marijuana-based events that feature athletic competitions, live music, and even a 4.2-mile footrace. It was purchased by Civilized Worldwide in 2018.

4. Kyle Turley

Kyle Turley played 10 seasons as an NFL offensive lineman. During that time he also suffered over 100 concussions.

At one point, Turley struggled with addiction to painkillers and suicidal thoughts. He’s also been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Turley became a marijuana advocate when he began taking medical marijuana for his health issues. He believes the drug saved his life.

Turley then opened Neuro XPF, a company that sells products with proven CBD effectiveness. His products are all backed by research and contains no THC.

5. Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr was an eight-time NBA champion before he became a coach. He’s now the head coach for the Golden State Warriors.

And he’s not shy about speaking his mind about issues that are important to him, including marijuana advocacy. He admitted to using marijuana to help him alleviate his back pain.

He’s also stated he hopes the NBA softens its stand on cannabis.

There Are Even More Marijuana Advocates to Come!

While these are few a handful of athletes, every day more marijuana advocates in the sports industry are speaking up about the health benefits of cannabis.

You can lend your voice as well. But while cannabis has health benefits, it’s also fun to get high for no reason sometimes.

Especially if you want to have some fun while playing video games. If you’ve always wanted to be an athlete but without all the contact, click here to learn which games are best to play while high.