NFL Players Weigh in on Medical Marijuana vs. Painkillers

The use of medical marijuana has been a hot topic in the NFL over the last decade or so, especially with the public's growing concern for the safety of the league's players. In ESPN The Magazine's November 14 "Pain Issue," the sports imprint polled 226 players from the AFC and NFC to see how the one's that really matter feel about the two, medical marijuana and painkillers.

Should medical marijuana be legal in all states?

Yes 71 percent
No 29 percent

Have you ever known a teammate to use marijuana before a game?

Yes 22 percent
No 78 percent

Is it hard to beat the NFL's testing system for recreational drugs?

Yes 33 percent
No 67 percent

Have you ever used marijuana to help with concussion symptoms?

Yes 17 percent
No 83 percent

Have you ever had a teammate who you think...

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