Pubdate: Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Source: USA Today (US)
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Author: Tom Pelissero

PLAYER HOPEFUL NFL WILL CHANGE RULES ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

One of the most outspoken proponents of marijuana as an alternative to
painkillers for NFL players says he views votes in several states last
week to legalize the drug as another sign that stigmas are diminishing
and people are taking medical applications more seriously.

"I think what it represents is recognition that cannabis is a safer
alternative to opioids in the athletic space that are overprescribed
and can lead to people being addicted, and athletes are certainly not
immune to that," Eugene Monroe, who retired in July after seven
seasons as an offensive tackle with the Jacksonville Jaguars and
Baltimore Ravens, told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday.
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