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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

3 Super Bowl Champs Challenge the NFL on Its Backwards Marijuana Policy

Super Bowl week brings back fond memories for us. We shed a lot of blood, sweat and tears to earn our Super Bowl rings.

For years, we put our bodies in harm's way in the ultimate team sport, and for many of our NFL colleagues, the physical damage done in pursuit of our dreams is often permanent, and sometimes terribly debilitating.

The NFL is the preeminent sports league in the U.S. but it is woefully behind the curve when it comes to marijuana and players are suffering as a result. Many former and current NFL players use or have used marijuana to treat pain associated with injuries sustained on the field. There is a compelling body of research showing that marijuana can help treat pain and brain injuries.

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

amen

Anonymous said...

Praise Jesus!

Anonymous said...

Finally, recognizing the medicinal qualities that were recognized 5,000 years ago.

Anonymous said...

Im in pain too.

Anonymous said...

My doctor here at Prmc says it would be the best medication for me. However he told me there is no way he will be the first on the shore to prescribe it. One reason is being the first here.....the second is the DEA he said.
I have quit taking all opiates and nerve blockers because the marijuana helps so Much better with my pain and weight gains. Cost $100 a week compared to $650 in medications.