Another positive test for marijuana, another 3-month suspension. Some may recall that he was suspended for an incident involving marijuana in an Iowa hotel back in 2010.

Every states that he uses it medically for mental health reasons. Which reminds me of a particular incident involving comedian Ron White.

"I had less than a gram of weed that I had a prescription for in my pocket. And the cop, he got pissed. 'What did you tell the doctor to get a prescription for marijuana?' And I said, 'Well the doctor asked if I had any symptoms that marijuana would help alleviate.' I said, 'I get bummed when I run out of my weed."

https://golfweek.com/2019/10/19/golf-matt-every-suspended-12-weeks-pga-tour/

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    Professional sports needs to catch up to where society is regarding marijuana and it's derivatives as far as medical use is concerned. Marijuana and it's derivatives are turning out to be miracle drugs for many. The fact that marijuana is still classified in the same category as heroin is ridiculous. I don't think there is one case of anyone ever overdosing on marijuana.

    I'm not a pot guy myself, but know many who use some of the derivative forms of it for medical reasons with great success. My primary care physician says it's a big part of his practice now. It's absurd that professional sports have no problem with many prescription drugs like opioids that are much more harmful in the long run than marijuana is.

      Does pot really “cure” anything or is it any different than a shot of alcohol or a couple Advil? Just an excuse to walk around high all day. If the guy has a physical problem he needs to get it fixed. If he has mental issues see a shrink.

        Tinker If the guy has a physical problem he needs to get it fixed. If he has mental issues see a shrink.

        I think you are over simplifying this. There is a thread from months back about the benefits of pot derivatives. I have never tried pot but I have been taking CBD oil (non-THC) for about six months for a back issue I have had for 30 years and it seems to be helping greatly. It is a physical issue and I can't just "get it fixed."

          Tinker If the guy has a physical problem he needs to get it fixed. If he has mental issues see a shrink.

          One of the regulars in my weekly golf group has several physical issues (not limited to his bouts with shingles and now fibromyalgia) and has been to several specialists. Now he's recovering from a broken leg where the socket connects to the hip bone. He's been to a couple of mental health professionals to treat his PTSD and depression. He had to start toking out of desperation and he justified it by either popping the highly addictive oxycodone or living in a dark world with excruciating pain. The CBD oil didn't help him. It's actually sad to see what he has been through but he's coping, isn't bothering anyone else, and is surprisingly chipper when we are around him. I think you are being insensitive.

            I have a couple of old friends from my wasted youth days that still
            smoke weed on a daily basis and they both look like they were run
            over by a truck. I can have a better conversation with a box of rocks then
            those two when they are high. YMMV

            Such a sad and antiquated policy/rule but no surprise for an association that is so far behind the times in pretty much all they do.

            get with the times PGA, marijuana is not performance enhancing, is legal in many progressive countries and jurisdictions and has been proven time and time again that it is safer than alcohol.

            It also has very high usage in other pro sports and has for some time
            https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2018/04/20/former-nba-nfl-athletes-estimate-marijuana-use-players-high/536254002/


            Tinker

            the most ignorant comment I've read all month on the internet , and that says volumes

                Weirfan you must be a pot head. Go listen to a couple great full dead albums

                    Tinker

                    not at all, just not a total dumbass like you...

                    and hate the GD

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                      I'm personally not a fan of marijuana, but can certainly understand why some would prefer using it for medicinal purposes over prescription pain medication that can become highly addictive in very short order.

                      The legalities of state legalization vs company policies with work, however, seem a bit complicated in nature to me.
                      Beyond that, it's none of my business if people partake or not. Just because I don't care for it doesn't mean I think it's worse than a lot of other options people have available.

                      But again, I do realize that it's not unreasonable for employers to uphold certain standards regarding employment, despite states that have/are considering legalizing it. Perhaps there's technology available (or will be) that can differentiate between recent use and current use on an hourly basis? Otherwise I personally have nary a clue how that all gets resolved.

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                        it should be treated like alcohol. You cant come to work drunk can you? Can’t come high either. CBD doesn’t give you the high FWIW.
                        Our company up here treats it this way.

                            candukid the issue with thc and alcohol is that thc stays in your system for an extended period of time.....and the cutoff limit is fairly low for testing. It's interesting with owi,s as being in your system does not mean being high....of course one has to be pulled over for impaired driving.....but point.being someone could have quit 3 weeks ago and yet fail a drug test, etc!

                            Criminalizing pot use is stupid. Same.cincept with punishing folks for using (Matt every). I look forward to the day where it's no longer a criminal act to possess and use (personal use). Not suggesting we praise and reward.people for doing so, but the opposite just does not work....and Matty every is a perfect example!

                              candukid it should be treated like alcohol. You cant come to work drunk can you? Can’t come high either. CBD doesn’t give you the high FWIW.
                              Our company up here treats it this way.

                              And how are you going to find out?

                                As antiquated as the line of thinking is for this rule, it IS a rule and just like others that are in place for golf, players must abide by them.

                                Golf currently follows WADA to get their direction on legal/illegal substances.
                                Perhaps golf, might consider having their own sub set of rules for Tour play and show that they are progressive . for those playing in the Olympic games, they would still need to follow the WADA guidelines

                                  Weirfan it IS a rule and just like others that are in place for golf, players must abide by them.

                                  I don't know why people have a hard time understanding this.....about everything in life!! If you can't agree to play by them, you simply should not play at all, and if you attempt to play and not follow them, you will be penalized in one way or another, when caught. Simple.

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                                      i just read this so there has been a softening of WADA rules on marijuana.
                                      "WADA loosened the limits for THC in 2013 to 150ng/ml blood. So technically weed is no longer "banned". It does mean that you likely cannot smoke the day of or during competition. Otherwise you would have to be a pretty heavy smoker to reach that limit in the opinion of several experts."