Question

List four reasons to justify ban on intake of cannabinoids by sportsperson.

Answer 1

5.Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals, which interact with cannabinoid receptors present mainly in the brain.

(i)Cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescences of plant Cannabis sativa.

(ii)Leaves, flower tops, resins of C. sativa in various combinations produce hashish, charas, marijuana and ganja.

(iii)These are inhaled or ingested orally.

(iv)These drugs affect cardiovascular system of the body

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(iii)It is a strong stimulant. When taken in high doses cause headache, convulsions, hallucination and death due to cardiovascular or respiratory failure.

(iv)Commonly called coke or crack.