Advocacy and Education Great progress has been made with regard to punishment for cannabis consumption by sports teams and leagues. Restrictions Are Easing Only recently has the U.S. professional sports industry seen a shift toward easing restrictions and penalties on cannabis consumption. Throughout history, professional athletes have been punished by teams, leagues and the law for cannabis consumption. With continued education on cannabis and its benefits, we see an easing in laws and regulations on cannabis usage by employers for their employees. The firm supports the progress and evolution of the United States professional sports industries’ treatment on cannabis usage.
Throughout history, professional athletes have been punished by teams, leagues and the law for cannabis consumption. Several high-profile examples are listed below, showcasing just how serious such actions were viewed within the world of professional sports.
2004: Running back Ricky Williams is suspended from the National Football League for 4 games after testing positive for marijuana. He subsequently retired from the NFL due to their cannabis policy (before later returning) and was later suspended in 2006 for a full year, after...Read the full article @ Cannabis Now