The NFL has the most draconian ban on marijuana in American pro sports, ruining several careers and now forcing at least one player to choose between his livelihood and treating a potentially fatal disease.
Journalist Chris Roberts delves into the issue of medical marijuana use in the NFL. While many players use marijuana for pain management, it is against league rules. The NFL Players Association, a labor organization built to represent and protect the rights of the players, is unfortunately doing nothing to help.