Carboxy-THC (11-nor-9-carboxy-delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol)

Carboxy-THC (11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9) is found in cannabis. Cannabis contains psychoactive cannabinoids including THC (delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol) and the non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD). All forms of the cannabis plant which contain cannabinoids or THC compounds are banned In-Competition. This includes synthetic cannabinoids or products which mimic the effects of THC. CBD is the only exception, however athletes considering the use of CBD products need to be aware of the risk of use.

Banned:

• Tetrahydrocannabinoidols (THC)
• Marijuana Hash / hashish
• Hash oil
• Synthetic cannabinoids which mimic THC

Permitted:

• Cannabidiol (CBD)

Resources

• Cannabis in sport
• Medicinal cannabis in sport FAQs
• Medicinal cannabis insights for athletes

Related substances

• Cannabis
• Carboxy-THC
• 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (metabolite of cannabis)