Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Carpe Diem: Seize the Day: NFL's Absurd Marijuana Policy

REBLOG Carpe Diem: Seize the Day: NFL's Absurd Marijuana Policy:

NFL Pain Management

Former Denver Broncos tight end and writer, Nate Jackson said, "Virtually every single player in the NFL has a certifiable need for medical marijuana,"He confessed that he was medicated by marijuana for most of his career as a tight end from 2003 through 2008. He criticized the NFL who issues pain killers as the prescription. Almost 17,000 Americans overdosed and died from prescription painkillers in 2011, according to the most recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Changes in Law

Jackson see a change in the social mentality on marijuana. He expects the NFL, who is engaged in a violent trade, to exercise some forward thinking.

Map of Marijuana Laws

My Comments

Social change is great! It is change or be left behind.

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