Derek H. Suite, MD, MS

Athletes can feel the relief a substance gives them long before they can see what it costs. A composite case of cannabis use in a track athlete shows how to assess both.

Learn more about the effect of sleep on coaches and athletic teams.

Elite coaches often run on severe sleep loss, risking impaired decisions, emotion control, and leadership.

In this CME article, explore effective strategies for managing sleep disturbances in elite athletes, focusing on pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.

Sleep disruption undermines team coordination in sports, revealing its critical role in collective performance and strategic success.