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How the NFL marijuana debate could start changing

Submitted by Marijuana News on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 09:14

The conversation started like most others I’ve had in the last year.

“Hello. I’m Nicki Jhabvala. I’m a reporter for The Denver Post and I’m writing about cannabis and the NFL.

“Can we talk?”

I reached out to Eugene Monroe in March while researching and reporting a series on pain management in the NFL. I knew about his involvement in a local campaign for cannabidiol (CBD) research and awareness. I knew he was an active player (at the time), so his voice carried more weight.

I knew he was risking more than he was receiving in standing up for the cause.

Monroe, who recently announced his retirement from the NFL and penned his first column for The Cannabist, has become a leader in the sports-cannabis movement. He’s risked endorsements, his job, possibly even relationships along the way, to urge the league and the NFL Players Association to take it seriously with...

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