The NFL currently bans all marijuana use, but wrote a letter to the
NFLPA stating it would like to work with the association on its
research of the subject, The Post reports.
The NFLPA has yet to say whether or not it will work jointly with
the league.
"We look forward to working with the Players Association on all
issues involving the health and safety of our players," NFL
executive vice president of communications Joe Lockhart told The
Post.
Last January, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told The Post
the association was crafting a proposal to the league that would
soften the harsh punishments for players who use the drug.
"I do think that issues of addressing it more in a treatment and
less punitive measure is appropriate," Smith said. "I think it's
important to look at whether there are addiction issues. And I think
it's important to not simply assume recreation is the reason it's
being used."
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NFL players who test positive for having more than 35 nanograms per
milliliter of tetrahydrocannabinol, or "THC" in marijuana, in their
system must enter an intervention program.
Penalties include fines and even suspensions ranging from two games
to a full season.
(Editing by Steve Keating in Toronto)
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