Post-Career Pain: Substance Use in Retired Pro Hockey Players

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The Science of Hockey

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The Science of Hockey explores the scientific aspects of ice hockey and other sports. The podcast utilizes data, research, and evidence to explain how the sport is played, trained, and understood. From biomechanics to performance psychology, the podcast provides scientific insights into the game, going beyond traditional commentary and focusing on the science behind the action. The goal is to make scientific information accessible and engaging for players, coaches, parents, and fans of hockey.

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Post-Career Pain: Substance Use in Retired Pro Hockey Players

The Science of Hockey

13 minutes 12 seconds

1 month ago

Post-Career Pain: Substance Use in Retired Pro Hockey Players

This episode explores substance use and availability among ex-professional ice hockey players. Learn how pain, mental health, and team culture influence the use of prescription and recreational drugs—and what it reveals about the lasting toll of the sport.
Dive into a study examining how retired pro hockey players manage pain and health post-career. Discover the patterns of drug use, both prescribed and illicit, and the factors that shape athletes' decisions long after they leave the ice.
Main source: Substance availability and use in ex-professional ice hockey enforcers
Michael Gaetz
Sci Rep. 2022; 12: 22204. Published online 2022 Dec 23. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-26806-7
PMCID: PMC9789070