NFL Launches Study For Steelers Fans On The Impact of Cannabis And CBD For Pain Management

[SteelerNation.com News]

The National Football League (NFL) has stepped into uncharted territory by embracing research into cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) as potential tools for pain management. For decades, professional athletes have lived at the intersection of extreme performance and physical punishment, often relying on painkillers that come with heavy costs to long-term health. Now, for the first time in its history, the league is taking a scientific approach to exploring plant-based alternatives. The NFL’s announcement of a $1 million research initiative signals a remarkable shift in how professional sports institutions perceive cannabinoids, not as banned substances, but as potential therapeutic allies.

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