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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN
Then ****ing appeal it all the way to the top. **** Goodell!
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It doesnt matter if its prescribed by a doctor. Unless players apply for, and receive an exemption from the league in advance, they cannot take prescription medications which contain drugs on the banned substance list. This is in the CBA negotiated by the NFLPA. If you want to say **** somebody, say it to Black for being stupid or the union for agreeing to this arrangement.
The banned substance list is there for a reason. If certain prescription medications weren't on the list, or players could take performance enhancing drugs as long as they had a doctors note, then every player would find a doctor to prescribe them mediciation. It would defeat the entire purpose of banning PEDs.
If a player has a condition where they truly need a medicine on the list, they can go through the process to get an exemption. Most dont go through the process because they dont truly need the medication and alternatives are available. They take the drugs for the enhancing effects, not their true purpose. However, if a player decides for his health, he needs to be on a banned medication and he cant get an exemption, then he should find another line of work.