I agree with that, but marijuana is now a known commodity of pain management that is non-addictive, whereas opioids are terribly addictive. And i disagree with the "abuse is on the person" statement as well with this particular drug because if a guy like Irving is dealing with tremendous levels of pain and the only way for him to play is by treating said pain with the "approved" pain management method (which are opioids), then he will be given large amounts.
With opioids, if you take them for long enough, you will get physically addicted- doesn't matter who you are, and that is where you "blame the drug". So i have no problem with him refusing to take them at all. You might be surprised as to how many people who have had their lives derailed by heroin started off by taking painkillers after a surgery and simply could not get off of them. It's a common and tragic occurrence..
Yes, yes,, but this isn't a feel sorry about an individual perspective.. There comes a time an place for compassion, and healing, and all of that.
An NFL atmosphere , when all you have to do is show up with your god gifted physical talents and make millions, and just be somewhat responsible.
I don't have any sympathy for people that choose to feel good/better because its easy to take drugs, its easy to go out and get drunk and get DUIs.
Responsible people go to work everyday in order to take care of their families making a mere fraction of what an NFL player makes, if they are lucky, and they don't have the support team and resources that a Irving has the luxury of having.
So no, Im done with the apathy, Im ready to move on,, my policy would be 1 and done,, no more mercy,, you can find that with another job by contacting your human resources dept.