Posted on Dec 05

NFL and NFLPA agree to new drug policy changes, including increased threshold for positive cannabis test

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NFL and NFL Players Association Agree to Changes in Drug Policies

Why it matters: The new changes in the league's drug policies have implications for player discipline, testing procedures, and fines related to performance-enhancing substances and substances of abuse.

What's new: Several key changes have been made to the NFL's drug policies, including:

Increasing the threshold for a positive cannabis test from 150 ng/ml to 350 ng/ml.
Withholding specific substance information from teams when a player tests positive, only providing the positive result and resulting discipline.
Reducing fines for violations of the substances of abuse policy.
Implementing testing for fentanyl if clinically indicated, with no disciplinary action for a positive test but a fine for refusing to attend a mandatory meeting about fentanyl.
Lowering fines for missed tests and resetting a player's missed test count after 365 days without a missed test.
Allowing reinstatement for performance-enhancing drug violations even if the substance provides no performance-enhancing effect.

Yes, but: While the changes reflect some adjustments to previous policies, they still maintain a level of accountability for players regarding drug use and adherence to testing protocols.

What to watch: These changes may influence how players approach their drug-related decisions and encourage greater transparency and communication between the NFL and its players regarding substances of abuse.

What's next: The revised drug policies are expected to be implemented immediately, affecting future drug testing procedures and player discipline.

The bottom line: The NFL and NFL Players Association have reached an agreement on changes to the league's drug policies, aiming to balance player welfare, fairness, and accountability. These modifications provide a framework for addressing drug-related issues while considering the evolving landscape of substance use in professional sports.

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NFL and NFLPA agree to new drug policy changes, including increased threshold for positive cannabis test

NFL and NFL Players Association Agree to Changes in Drug Policies

What's new: Several key changes have been made to the NFL's drug policies, including:

Increasing the threshold for a positive cannabis test from 150 ng/ml to 350 ng/ml.

Withholding specific substance information from teams when a player tests positive, only providing the positive result and resulting discipline.

Reducing fines for violations of the substances of abuse policy.

Implementing testing for fentanyl if clinically indicated, with no disciplinary action for a positive test but a fine for refusing to attend a mandatory meeting about fentanyl.

Lowering fines for missed tests and resetting a player's missed test count after 365 days without a missed test.

Allowing reinstatement for performance-enhancing drug violations even if the substance provides no performance-enhancing effect.

Yes, but: While the changes reflect some adjustments to previous policies, they still maintain a level of accountability for players regarding drug use and adherence to testing protocols.

What's next: The revised drug policies are expected to be implemented immediately, affecting future drug testing procedures and player discipline.