Why are cannabinoids banned in sports and games?

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(N/A) Cannabinoids,anabolic steroids,and certain hormones are misused by athletes to enhance their performance.
The misuse of these substances is associated with severe side effects:
$(a)$ In females: $(1)$ masculinization,$(2)$ increased aggressiveness,$(3)$ mood swings,$(4)$ abnormal menstrual cycles,$(5)$ enlarged clitoris.
$(b)$ In males: $(1)$ increased acne,$(2)$ mood swings,$(3)$ reduced testicular size,$(4)$ decreased spermatogenesis,$(5)$ enlarged breasts,$(6)$ enlarged prostate gland,$(7)$ dysfunction of liver and kidney.
Due to these harmful health effects and the unfair advantage they provide,their use is prohibited in sports.

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