Josh Gordon flunked another drug test

[Hammock Parties]

Browns WR Josh Gordon flunked another drug test and now will be subject to a one-year banishment, per league sources. More on ESPN @ 6 pm.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 25, 2015

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by smellypitts

how does reading a testing procedure prove anything other than you read a testing procedure?

you have absolutely no clue whats going on behind the curtain. Absolutely none.

You are right.

[BigMeatballDave]

Yeah, can't fix stupid.

[ClevelandBronco]

The widely embraced misconception that there's no such thing as marijuana addiction can be a major hurdle for marijuana addicts.

[jspchief]

Originally Posted by smellypitts

really? you know nothing other than the articles you believe with no actual first hand knowledge of anything.

you are the face-palm worthy one now,not I.

You have first hand knowledge?

[jspchief]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Wait, these idiots get a 30 day notice and they STILL **** it up?

x infinity

Every year someone fails a test at the combine. Some of these guys take stupidity to a whole new level.

[tecumseh]

Maybe he should move in with Von Miller. Sorrz if Q.

[Toby Waller]

Originally Posted by jspchief

You have first hand knowledge?

Why does anyone need to know?
A multi-billion company can easily cover this up and not need to tell anyone why any player doesn't play anymore.
Plenty come and go for no rhyme or reason.
You aren't obligated to know why. They gave no obligation or reason to tell you other than hype.
How do you know the guy just didn't want to play anymore...sso they say, ok, that means we can make up a reason why. And you just repeatable say a player is stupid every time you hear a story.

Johnny football supposedly boozes and what ever else but he is still a viable nfl option for teams. ....?
It's All Just TMZ bullcrap stories.

Which stories are real or fake don't matter as long as it keeps you talking nfl on and off the field.
What happened to all the Manning Drugs Talk? White bias?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

The widely embraced misconception that there's no such thing as marijuana addiction can be a major hurdle for marijuana addicts.

Most likely, he has an undiagnosed issue that's being masked by his need for constant marijuana use, like bi-polar disease.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

The widely embraced misconception that there's no such thing as marijuana addiction can be a major hurdle for marijuana addicts.

I'll finish opening this can of worms by asking about marijuana addiction. Every marijuana user I've ever heard will swear that it's not addictive, but I think pretty much every drug is addictive, isn't it? Is it proven that marijuana is addictive? I really don't know.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'll finish opening this can of worms by asking about marijuana addiction. Every marijuana user I've ever heard will swear that it's not addictive, but I think pretty much every drug is addictive, isn't it? Is it proven that marijuana is addictive? I really don't know.

Marijuana has not been proven to be addictive. If it were, cancer patients would be jonesing for months after treatment and people would turn into zombies without it.

That said, as I mentioned earlier, constant marijuana usage usually indicates a deeper issue, whether it's bi-polar or some other bodily issue. NBA players use it as a pain killer, as do NFL players (at least the guys that don't get caught).

The bottom line is that once again, the NFLPA got worked in their latest CBA because marijuana testing should in no way, shape or form, have been a part of their deal.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'll finish opening this can of worms by asking about marijuana addiction. Every marijuana user I've ever heard will swear that it's not addictive, but I think pretty much every drug is addictive, isn't it? Is it proven that marijuana is addictive? I really don't know.

A lot of the problem seems to stem from people meaning different things when they talk about addiction.

Merriam-Webster offers a non-clinical definition:

1: the quality or state of being addicted
2: compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful

The National Institutes of Health says this:

Substance use disorder occurs when a person needs alcohol or another substance (drug) to function normally. Abruptly stopping the substance leads to withdrawal symptoms.

Addiction means that a person has a strong urge to use the substance and cannot stop, even if they want to. Tolerance to a substance (needing a higher dose to get the same effect) is usually part of addiction.

This disorder is also called substance abuse.

Causes
The exact cause of substance use disorder is not known. A person's genes, the action of the drug, peer pressure, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and environmental stress can all be factors.

At least half of those who become addicted have depression, attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or another mental problem. A stressful or chaotic lifestyle and low self-esteem are also common.

Children who grow up seeing their parents using drugs may have a high risk of developing an addiction later in life for both environmental and genetic reasons.

Commonly abused substances include:

Opiates and narcotics are powerful painkillers that cause drowsiness and sometimes intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy. These include heroin, opium, codeine, and narcotic pain medicines that may be prescribed by a doctor or bought illegally.

Stimulants are drugs that stimulate the brain and nervous system. They include amphetamines, cocaine, and drugs used to treat ADHD, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin). A person can start needing higher amounts of these drugs to feel the same effect.

Depressants cause drowsiness and reduce anxiety. They include alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines (Valium, Ativan, Xanax), chloral hydrate, and paraldehyde. Using these substances can lead to addiction.

LSD, mescaline, psilocybin ("mushrooms"), and phencyclidine (PCP or "angel dust") can cause a person to see things that are not there (hallucinations) and can lead to psychological addiction.

Marijuana (cannabis) and hashish

There are several stages of drug use that may lead to addiction. Young people seem to move more quickly through the stages than do adults. Stages are:

Experimental use, typically involves peers, done for recreational use; the user may enjoy defying parents or other authority figures.

Regular use, the user misses more and more school or work; worries about losing drug source; uses drugs to "fix" negative feelings; begins to stay away from friends and family; may change friends to those who are regular users; shows increased tolerance and ability to "handle" the drug.

Problem or risky use, the user loses any motivation; does not care about school and work; has obvious behavior changes; thinking about drug use is more important than all other interests, including relationships; the user becomes secretive; may begin dealing drugs to help support habit; use of other, harder drugs may increase; legal problems may increase.

Addiction (dependence), cannot face daily life without drugs; denies problem; physical condition gets worse; loss of "control" over use; may become suicidal; financial and legal problems get worse; may have broken ties with family members or friends.

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More to come, but let's do this in bite sized chunks.

[ClevelandBronco]

http://www.ncbi..nih.gov/pubmed/16612207

The cannabis withdrawal syndrome.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:
The demand for treatment for cannabis dependence has grown dramatically. The majority of the people who enter the treatment have difficulty in achieving and maintaining abstinence from cannabis. Understanding the impact of cannabis withdrawal syndrome on quit attempts is of obvious importance. Cannabis, however, has long been considered a 'soft' drug, and many continue to question whether one can truly become dependent on cannabis. Skepticism is typically focused on whether cannabis use can result in 'physiological' dependence or withdrawal, and whether withdrawal is of clinical importance.

RECENT FINDINGS:
The neurobiological basis for cannabis withdrawal has been established via discovery of an endogenous cannabinoid system, identification of cannabinoid receptors, and demonstrations of precipitated withdrawal with cannabinoid receptor antagonists. Laboratory studies have established the reliability, validity, and time course of a cannabis withdrawal syndrome and have begun to explore the effect of various medications on such withdrawal. Reports from clinical samples indicate that the syndrome is common among treatment seekers.

SUMMARY:
A clinically important withdrawal syndrome associated with cannabis dependence has been established. Additional research must determine how cannabis withdrawal affects cessation attempts and the best way to treat its symptoms.

[ClevelandBronco]

(Let's be fair here: Pay particular attention to the statement in the "Background" section)

http://www.ncbi..nih.gov/pubmed/20510550

Cannabis withdrawal symptoms in non-treatment-seeking adult cannabis smokers.


BACKGROUND:
Cannabis withdrawal is not recognized in DSM-IV because of doubts about its clinical significance.

OBJECTIVES:
Assess the phenomenon of cannabis withdrawal and its relationship to relapse in non-treatment-seeking adults.

SUBJECTS:
Convenience sample of 469 adult cannabis smokers who had made a quit attempt while not in a controlled environment.

METHODS:
Subjects completed a 176-item Marijuana Quit Questionnaire collecting information on sociodemographic characteristics, cannabis use history, and their "most difficult" cannabis quit attempt.

RESULTS:
42.4% of subjects had experienced a lifetime withdrawal syndrome, of whom 70.4% reported using cannabis in response to withdrawal. During the index quit attempt, 95.5% of subjects reported > or =1 individual withdrawal symptom (mean [SD] 9.5 [6.1], median 9.0); 43.1% reported > or =10. Number of withdrawal symptoms was significantly associated with greater frequency and amount of cannabis use, but symptoms occurred even in those using less than weekly. Symptoms were usually of > or = moderate intensity and often prompted actions to relieve them. Alcohol (41.5%) and tobacco (48.2%) were used more often than cannabis (33.3%) for this purpose. There was little change during withdrawal in use of other legal or illegal substances.

CONCLUSIONS:
Cannabis withdrawal is a common syndrome among adults not seeking treatment. The intention to relieve withdrawal symptoms can drive relapse during quit attempts, giving cannabis withdrawal clinical significance as a target of treatment.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

#Browns WR Josh Gordon did fail another drug test a month ago, as @MikeGarafolo said. Explains why he hasn't been reinstated yet.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 11, 2016

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That ****ing guy.

Why do people respond to pitts.

[Squalor2]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

The widely embraced misconception that there's no such thing as marijuana addiction can be a major hurdle for marijuana addicts.

this is a Chiefs board.