In the wake of Orlando Scandrick’s 4 game suspension and confusion on the NFL’s drug policies by a few of our readers, we got our hands on the official documents concerning NFL Policies For Drug & Substance Abuse as of June 2013. It breaks down what substances are banned, what happens if you test positive and more. It also sheds some additional light on why Orlando may have gotten suspended. It’s possible that although Molly was found in his system, that was not the reason he got suspended. The use of performance enhancing drugs got him suspended, Molly gets him more drug tests and maybe even the intervention program. There are also possibilities that Molly shows up as a performance enhancing drug in a drug test and it’s treated as such. Keep reading the official NFL polices below.
WHAT IS COVERED BY THE POLICY?
— The illegal use of drugs and the abuse of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and alcohol.
WHAT SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE ARE PROHIBITED?
— Cocaine, Marijuana, Amphetamines, Opioids and Opiates, PCP and MDMA (Ecstasy), and any other substances required by the Medical Director.
WHO CAN BE TESTED AND WHEN?
— If you are looking to sign a contract with a club and were not under contract with a club on the date of the last game of the previous season and have not been tested in the prior four months, you may be tested by the Medical Advisor.
— If you are under contract with a club, you will be tested once between April 20 and August 9.
— You will be tested while you are in the Intervention Program.
— You and your club MAY agree to testing under the NFL’s program
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE TO PRODUCE A SPECIMEN?
— Four (4) hours from the time you are initially notified.
WHAT IS A POSITIVE TEST OR THE EQUIVALENT OF A POSITIVE TEST?
— A specimen containing a prohibited substance above levels stated in the Policy.
— Failure or refusal to appear for required testing.
— Failure to cooperate fully with testing.
— Providing a dilute specimen under circumstances set forth in the Policy.
— Engaging in a deliberate effort to substitute or adulterate a specimen or a test result or engage in prohibited doping methods.
As you can see, MDMA is clearly listed in the list of drugs prohibited by the NFL. Now here is another kicker. it’s possible that MDMA comes up as a performing enhancing drug OR that Orlando was ALSO on a performance enhancing drug and THAT it was got him suspended, not the actual Molly. Street drug use actually does not result in suspension, performance enhancing drugs do. Read below:
WHAT IF I VIOLATE THE POLICY?
— First Positive Test: Medical evaluation (if Advisor directs) and suspension for a
minimum of 4 regular and/or postseason games
— Second Positive Test: Medical evaluation (if Advisor directs) and suspension for
a minimum of 8 regular and/or postseason games
— Third Positive Test: Minimum 1 year suspension
— Players will not be paid during suspensions
— Players are subject to discipline for positive tests at any time during the year
During any suspension, the player will not receive any pay. The disciplinary period will begin on the date set in the NFL’s notification to the player of his suspension, subject to any appeal. In Orlando Scandrick’s case, he lost his appeal and has to do the minimum 4 game suspension for his first positive test.
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