NCAA revises cannabis testing rules – The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The NCAA’s tolerance for THC has soared out of the park.

The association raised its threshold for a positive THC test last month and is recommending divisions change their current penalty structure. The association increase its previous threshold of 35 nanograms of THC per milliliter to 150 nanograms – a difference of more than four times.

“Reconsidering the NCAA’s approach to cannabis testing and management is consistent with member feedback on how to better support and educate student-athletes in a society where public health and cultural views regarding cannabis use are changing rapidly,” said NCAA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Hainline. said in a declaration. “Marijuana is not considered a performance-enhancing substance, but it remains important for member schools to engage student-athletes in substance use prevention and provide management and support where appropriate. “

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has recommended that a first positive test for THC results in “no loss of eligibility if the school provides a management plan and education for student-athlete”.

The second and third tests would result in the same mild sanction, as long as the school provides further instruction and confirms that the student-athlete has complied with the initial management and education. If they don’t, the second and third tests could cost them 25% and…

The NCAA’s tolerance for THC has soared out of the park.

The association raised its threshold for a positive THC test last month and is recommending divisions change their current penalty structure. The association increase its previous threshold of 35 nanograms of THC per milliliter to 150 nanograms – a difference of more than four times.

“Reconsidering the NCAA’s approach to cannabis testing and management is consistent with member feedback on how to better support and educate student-athletes in a society where public health and cultural views regarding cannabis use are changing rapidly,” said NCAA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Hainline. said in a declaration. “Marijuana is not considered a performance-enhancing substance, but it remains important for member schools to engage student-athletes in substance use prevention and provide management and support where appropriate. “

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has recommended that a first positive test for THC results in “no loss of eligibility if the school provides a management plan and education for student-athlete”.

The second and third tests would result in the same mild sanction, as long as the school provides further instruction and confirms that the student-athlete has complied with the initial management and education. If they don’t, the second and third tests could cost them 25% and…