The NCAA’s tolerance for THC has flown out of the park.
The association raised its threshold for a positive THC test last month and is recommending that the divisions change their current penalty structure. The association increased its previous threshold of 35 nanograms of THC per milliliter to 150 nanograms — a difference of more than fourfold.
“Reconsidering the NCAA approach to cannabis testing and management is consistent with feedback from membership on how to better support and educate student-athletes in a society with rapidly evolving public health and cultural views regarding cannabis use,” NCAA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Hainline said in a statement. “Marijuana is not considered a performance-enhancing substance, but it remains important for member schools to engage student-athletes regarding substance use prevention and provide management and support when appropriate.”
The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended that a first positive test for THC result in “no loss of eligibility if the school provides a management plan and education for the student-athlete.”
The second and third tests would carry the same benign penalty, as long as the school provides extra education and confirms the student-athlete complied with the initial management and education. If they didn’t, the second and third tests could cost them 25% and…
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The NCAA’s tolerance for THC has flown out of the park.
The association raised its threshold for a positive THC test last month and is recommending that the divisions change their current penalty structure. The association increased its previous threshold of 35 nanograms of THC per milliliter to 150 nanograms — a difference of more than fourfold.
“Reconsidering the NCAA approach to cannabis testing and management is consistent with feedback from membership on how to better support and educate student-athletes in a society with rapidly evolving public health and cultural views regarding cannabis use,” NCAA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Hainline said in a statement. “Marijuana is not considered a performance-enhancing substance, but it remains important for member schools to engage student-athletes regarding substance use prevention and provide management and support when appropriate.”
The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended that a first positive test for THC result in “no loss of eligibility if the school provides a management plan and education for the student-athlete.”
The second and third tests would carry the same benign penalty, as long as the school provides extra education and confirms the student-athlete complied with the initial management and education. If they didn’t, the second and third tests could cost them 25% and…
