Leagues substance abuse policy question.

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  1. Bellows1

    Bellows1 Well-Known Member

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    How will the NFL handle medical marijuana? If it is Dr. prescribed will it be allowed?

    As a broader question, what about other companies who have a drug policy? Will MM be allowed and could/should it be taken off the banned substance list?
     
  2. The Waterboy

    The Waterboy Well-Known Member

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    Based on this quote it seems it may be a possibility in the next couple of years. Guaranteed if the league says OK 85% of the league would have a head injury the next week.
     
  3. Bellows1

    Bellows1 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I can see a line forming for waivers...then at the vending machines.
     
  4. JStokes

    JStokes Well-Known Member

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    I can't see it. HGH is banned by the league but a doctor could prescribe it for a player to treat an injury. Same rules would apply I would imagine.

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  5. FJF

    FJF 2018 MVP Joe Namath Award Winner

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    until the federal gov't starts treating weed like the states are it will remain on the banned list. the feds hold the league's anti trust exemption. league won't do anything that may jeopardize that. sending a message to kids that athletes smoke weed and its ok might just irk the federal gov't a little.
     
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  6. MaximusD163

    MaximusD163 Well-Known Member

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    Performance enhancers are a different story than controlled substances like marijuana.
     

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