NFL's Stance on Drugs Is Hypocritical and Harmful

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NFL's Stance on Drugs Is Hypocritical and Harmful
By Ryan Riddle , Featured Columnist May 26, 2014


The NFL has a drug problem, but this problem won't show up on any league-sanctioned drug tests.

As the pot-smoking epidemic continues to deteriorate the family-like image of football’s royalty, the real cesspool of life-ruining drug addiction carries on under the guise of institutionalized medicine.

Just recently, the NFL has been delivered yet another PR blow to its carefully manicured reputation.

As reported by Deadspin's Tim Marchman (h/t Scribd.com), eight former NFL players were named plaintiffs on a lawsuit in a federal court that includes more than 600 retired players over medications they say were obtained illegally and given as painkillers to numb injuries without consideration for side effects or future health concerns.

This lawsuit is in the early stages, and the number of players hopping on board is expected to grow. Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman reported that former NFL player Marcellus Wiley is considering adding his name to the list as well.

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Despite the stigma attached with marijuana, one thing has become abundantly clear: Opting for pot is a far better alternative than handfuls of Vicodin and Toradol. As many already know, THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, has been known to manage pain, help with sleep and ease the stresses associated with football.

This is certainly true.

 

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The public's objetion is obvious and commendable, after all who wants to watch their star players stumbling high as a cloud through the field unaware of their surroundings? Fumbling ball after ball like stupefied zombies?

I also heard pot kills your motivation, so most likely the top teams wouldn't bother competing and would be all like nah mate it's all good you can take the game.