The yearlong study will test if cannabis-based therapies can help reduce the severity of neurological issues among former pro hockey players and improve their quality of life. We really need better treatments.” About 100 former players will take part in a randomized double-blind study, according to a joint news release. Association executive director Glenn Healy said the study offers “help and hope” for former players. “Enough of them are telling me that they’re getting some benefit that I think it should be subjected to a rigorous research study. “So I’m all in favour of doing good research on cannabinoids for this condition.”

Source: thestar March 07, 2019 22:41 UTC