Cannabis Getting a Win in the NFL
Since 4/20 2021 NFL players have not had to test for marijuana. According to the new rule
players will only be tested for THC when training camp begins and during preseason. Mainly, players won’t be suspended for not passing a pot test.
players will only be tested for THC when training camp begins and during preseason. Mainly, players won’t be suspended for not passing a pot test.
The NFL and the players union are also supporting a study to see the benefits of marijuana particularly for pain management, and also to study if marijuana will lend protection for head concussions. They have given thus far $1 million in grants for the studies. It has been reported that the studies will take three years to complete.
Snoop Dog discussed the importance of weed for athletes on Jimmy Kimmel in the summer of 2021, “Through the CBD, through the THC, through the marijuana, through the cannabis, they’re able to find a relaxation and getting the medical treatment that they deserve—without having those later side effects—so I push for that in sports.”
Wisconsin Recreational Laws Linger
Wisconsin is debating and rethinking their marijuana laws. To date their laws are far behind the remainder of the country. Medical and recreational weed is illegal in the cheese state. 37 U.S. states now have legalized medical marijuana. Two neighbors of the state have medical marijuana laws in place, Iowa and Minnesota. 18 states have legalized recreational cannabis, and Wisconsin is surrounded by two states that have legalized recreational marijuana, Michigan and Illonois.
According to a family law attorney site in Wisconsin, Reddin and Singer, “Under Wisconsin law, it is illegal to possess or sell drug paraphernalia, which includes any items used to grow, sell, or store marijuana. Typical paraphernalia includes pipes and bongs used to smoke marijuana. Penalties for possession include a fine of up to $500 and up to 30 days in prison. Penalties for selling drug paraphernalia are much more severe, including a $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail, or both.” https://www.reddinsinger.com/the-basics-of-wisconsin-marijuana-laws.html
Democratic Governor Tony Evers pushed last year to legalize. Today, there are laws being pushed in the state by both Republican and Democrat leaders for both medical and recreational use, as well as to decriminalize it. It is reported that no laws will not pass this year.
According to a University of Marquette Law School poll: “Fifty-nine percent of voters say marijuana use should be legal, while 36 percent say it should not be legal. A substantial majority, 83 percent, say use of marijuana for medical purposes with a doctor’s prescription should be legal, with 12 percent saying it should not be.”
