MLB to begin testing for opioids in 2020

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MLB to begin opioid testing for players in 2020
Five months after Tyler Skaggs' death, major changes are coming to MLB's drug policy.

Under the policy, major leaguers will receive treatment rather than a suspension or other punishment if they test positive for opioids, likely intended to encourage players like Skaggs to come out of the dark and get help.

Additionally, MLB’s new drug policy is reportedly expected to remove punishment for marijuana use in the major and minor leagues. Previously, minor leaguers were subject to marijuana testing and suspensions for repeated use. Major leaguers were not previously subject to opioid or marijuana testing without reasonable cause or as part of a treatment program.

Now, players will be able to use marijuana for pain relief without fear of discipline from the league.

AFAIK, MLB is first north American sports league to explicitly allow marijuana.
 

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