DWash suspended for season?

[BigRedRage]

I wont go into the full argument but marijuana is a want, not a need. Dwash isnt so addicted that he HAS to have pot. Hes not. He chooses it. He thinks he can beat the system and hes an idiot. Those are his deficiencies. Not pot addiction.

To quote bob saget - "You ever s'd d for weed? nope"

 

[Phrazbit]

You have got to be ****ing kidding me.

 

[Cheesebeef]

DWash doesn't have a weed problem. He has a stupidity problem.

good god.

 

[GuernseyCard]

DWash doesn't have a weed problem. He has a stupidity problem.

In fact, he has both.

 

[Cheesebeef]

marijuana is about as addictive as ************.

so you're saying it IS addictive!

 

[Buckybird]

been smoking since I was a teenager. Had a few times where I needed to take a break for jobs and other things (Like dwash shoulda been doing)

Had no problems during my breaks, no withdrawls, no nothing. not a smidgeon.

Ive been a nicoteen addict the same time frame, now that is an addiction. Totally different animal.

Lmao

Sounds like an addiction to me but that's your business.

Look up the definition, it appears to me DWash has an addiction

 

[Cheesebeef]

In fact, he has both.

they usually go hand in hand.

 

[splitsecond]

It's amazing to me the double standard we have in the is country regarding alcohol and marijuana. The safer, healthier alternative gets a guy banished from the NFL for a year, meanwhile players openly brag about bottle service that likely has them much more intoxicated and does much worse damage to their body.

 

[Phrazbit]

I just logged in about 20 minutes ago after receiving a text from a buddy of mine who lives out East that simply said "Sorry guy" and I knew there had to be some horrible sports news. Somehow mananged to click around on here and expierence the news in the order it came in real time. First confused, then pissed at the league (I thought it would be 8 games), then really pissed at Washington...

Now I'm just bummed. A great player down the drain. Probably will pop up as an all-pro in 2016 in Cincy. Damnit.

 

[Snakester]

Weed should be off the penalty list for NFL players; it is a better (in terms of unwanted side affects) analgesic than oxy's and perks and has scientific studys showing benefits to healing concusions.

That being said; it is still a rule, even if idiotic, and there was a lot of money at stake; but damn, get the man out of lives! Vote Ron Paul.

I agree. I believe people should be able to do what they want on their own time and not be punished for it. But this country has a law for everything and until the people of this country rise up and get rid of a lot of these laws we are all subject to them. No matter how stupid they are. I would love to see the next congressman that wants to invent yet another tax on the American people go before a firing squad. Just maybe then congress would take the hint to stop robbing the people.

 

[SunsTzu]

The NFL is a joke if he was suspended 1 year for weed.

He would have already been banned for life if he were in the NBA.

 

[ajcardfan]

Lol, no hes just an idiot. There has never been a case of marijuana addiction.

Any behavior can become addictive, especially one that makes you feel good. Washington has a serious weed issue, and probably alcohol too.

 

[TJ]

Any behavior can become addictive, especially one that makes you feel good

Agree. Not addictive from a chemical standpoint, but behavioral. Gambling is a good example.

 

[ajcardfan]

Agree. Not addictive from a chemical standpoint, but behavioral. Gambling is a good example.

The physical reason marijuana smokers don't go through withdrawals is that it is the one drug that is stored in fat. Same reason why someone can test positive two or three weeks after using.

It's like nature provided a thc-patch for pot users.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Agree. Not addictive from a chemical standpoint, but behavioral. Gambling is a good example.

this entire message board is a good example!

 

[Buckybird]

this entire message board is a good example!

You mean us being addicted to talking about DWash being addicted to weed?

 

[Phrazbit]

I absolutely think the league (and a large part of society) has a really warped view when it comes to marijuana, however, its still no excuse for Washington. He is getting paid millions, has potential to earn tens of millions and all he has to do is obey some very easy to follow rules.

So freaking stupid.

 

[AzStevenCal]

The physical reason marijuana smokers don't go through withdrawals is that it is the one drug that is stored in fat. Same reason why someone can test positive two or three weeks after using.

It's like nature provided a thc-patch for pot users.

From the NIH:

Is Marijuana Addictive?

Contrary to common belief, marijuana is addictive. Estimates from research suggest that about 9 percent of users become addicted to marijuana; this number increases among those who start young (to about 17 percent, or 1 in 6) and among people who use marijuana daily (to 25-50 percent).

Long-term marijuana users trying to quit report withdrawal symptoms including irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving, all of which can make it difficult to abstain. Behavioral interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational incentives (i.e., providing vouchers for goods or services to patients who remain abstinent) have proven to be effective in treating marijuana addiction. Although no medications are currently available, recent discoveries about the workings of the endocannabinoid system offer promise for the development of medications to ease withdrawal, block the intoxicating effects of marijuana, and prevent relapse.

And from the Brown University Health Education Department:

Is marijuana addictive?

No one would argue that marijuana is as addictive as alcohol or cocaine. However, it's wrong to say that it is not at all addictive. More and more studies are finding that marijuana has addictive properties. Both animal and human studies show physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms from marijuana, including irritability, restlessness, insomnia, nausea and intense dreams. Tolerance to marijuana also builds up rapidly. Heavy users need 8 times higher doses to get the same effects as infrequent users.

For a small percentage of people who use it, marijuana can be highly addictive. It is estimated that 10% to 14% of users will become heavily dependent. In 2006 marijuana was responsible for 16% of all admissions to treatment facilities in the U.S. Because the consequences of marijuana use can be subtle and insidious, it is more difficult to recognize signs of addiction. Cultural and societal beliefs that marijuana cannot be addictive make it less likely for people to seek help or to get support for quitting.

Steve

 

[BigRedRage]

Lmao

Sounds like an addiction to me but that's your business.

Look up the definition, it appears to me DWash has an addiction

yeah, ok.

Any behavior can become addictive, especially one that makes you feel good. Washington has a serious weed issue, and probably alcohol too.

Yes any behaviors can become addictive but there is a difference in addictions. Its not a dependant addiction like nicoteen, alcohol, morphine, pills, etc.

Agree. Not addictive from a chemical standpoint, but behavioral. Gambling is a good example.

I dont know a lot about gambling addiction so I wont comment on that.

ASFN addiction would be a good example. I spend the majority of my work day logging in and reading during down times. I would hate it if it was gone but it wouldnt cause any change in my temperment, any withdrawl and etc.

Ive been banned before, it sucks but I found my news elsewhere

 

[TRW]

been smoking since I was a teenager. Had a few times where I needed to take a break for jobs and other things (Like dwash shoulda been doing)

Had no problems during my breaks, no withdrawls, no nothing. not a smidgeon.

Ive been a nicoteen addict the same time frame, now that is an addiction. Totally different animal.

I did too until about 30 years ago. Quit it, no problem, but that doesn't mean it isn't addictive IMO. Like my buddy, who couldn't quit without help, it can be a problem (just like many other things). Maybe it's semantics but a monkey of any color on your back is terrible.

I also had a MUCH more difficult time quitting cigarettes. That was a real hard road to go down. But, I did it because my health was really taking a turn for the worse.

It's all good BRR

 

[AzStevenCal]

I absolutely think the league (and a large part of society) has a really warped view when it comes to marijuana, however, its still no excuse for Washington. He is getting paid millions, has potential to earn tens of millions and all he has to do is obey some very easy to follow rules.

So freaking stupid.

I don't think the league necessarily does. I suspect their first wish would be for everyone connected to the NFL to have nothing to do with pot. But if they couldn't have their first wish, their second wish would be for it to become fully legal so they no longer have to play the role of peacekeeper on this issue. I think they are far more concerned about the public black eye than anything else. If makes no sense for pot to be illegal and something like alcohol to not be but until the law changes, the NFL is in a tough spot on this.

Steve

 

[wa52lz]

Any idea why Will Hill only got 6 games? Missed 4 games last year for substance abuse and has failed another drug test. Has also been suspended for violations of performance enhancing policy.

http://espn.go.com/newyork/nfl/stor...ix-games-violating-nfl-substance-abuse-policy

 

[cardncubfan]

been smoking since I was a teenager. Had a few times where I needed to take a break for jobs and other things (Like dwash shoulda been doing)

Had no problems during my breaks, no withdrawls, no nothing. not a smidgeon.

Ive been a nicoteen addict the same time frame, now that is an addiction. Totally different animal.

This. 36+ years on & off. Except for the nicotine part. Never became a regular cigarette smoker.

 

[cardncubfan]

It's amazing to me the double standard we have in the is country regarding alcohol and marijuana. The safer, healthier alternative gets a guy banished from the NFL for a year, meanwhile players openly brag about bottle service that likely has them much more intoxicated and does much worse damage to their body.

 

[Southpaw]

To the posters who have used past suspension comparisons and label this one excessive. Punishment is supposed to be a deterrent for repeat offenders and an example to others. When the sanction does not have the desired result, it is time to boost the sanction. At some point some players might listen. Maybe not.