{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/nfl/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2172-markdown","title":"HelloMD Short Film on Opioid Abuse Debuts at Mill Valley Film Festival","slug":"hellomd-short-film-on-opioid-abuse-debuts-at-mill-valley-film-festival","content":"### HelloMD Film on Pro Athletes & Opioid Abuse\r\n\r\n[HelloMD announced today our short film debut at the Mill Valley Film Festival](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hellomd-short-film-whos-keeping-score-debuts-at-mill-valley-film-festival-highlighting-opioid-use-in-professional-sports-300340529.html), this Saturday, October 8. The film, 'Who's Keeping Score?' will be the opener for a day of programming, events, and discussions on the topic of cannabis.\r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcBN5JHxX9A`\r\n\r\n### Former NFL Athlete Ryan McBean\r\n\r\n'Who's Keeping Score' accounts McBean's unimaginable comeback from opioid dependency to a place where he has recovered his drive and can positively participate in life and family.\r\n\r\n\"I endured years of physical injury and head trauma while playing football, and lived with constant pain. I was prescribed opiates for pain and all I did was sleep. I had no will to get out of bed. I didn't want to get better,\" said Ryan McBean. \"After trying cannabis, I felt a tremendous relief and a great change. I wanted to get up and go to work. I wanted to recover.\"\r\n\r\n### No Limits\r\n\r\n\"If you are a professional athlete there are no limits,\" said Dr. Perry Solomon. \"Opioids are the gold standard for fighting pain, but the drawbacks come fast and furious, including addiction, dependence and overdose. Athletes who are pushing their bodies to the limit and beyond have no choice but to repress their chronic pain. Cannabis can help athletes to block distraction, become more in tune with their bodies, reduce inflammation and live productive lives.\"\r\n\r\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57f6a10451768d00075caa7e/embedded_images/57f6a10651768d00075caa7f/Screen_Shot_2016-10-06_at_11.47.18_AM.png)\r\n \r\n### Partnership with UC Berkeley\r\n\r\nHelloMD just recently announced in partnership with U.C. Berkeley, that they are conducting the largest patient survey concerning pain, opioid use and cannabis ever performed. The study is expected to be completed later this year with results published in early 2017. The company is following up on their landmark \"Medical Marijuana Patient Survey Results\" study of 17,000 patients, conducted in January 2016.\r\n\r\nDo you have questions about about cannabis? Ask a question on [HelloMD's new Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/ feature). A doctor or member of our community will answer.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.7699115044247788,"src":"/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/14b42/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.jpg","srcSet":"/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/f836f/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.jpg 200w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/2244e/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.jpg 400w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/14b42/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.jpg 800w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/47498/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.jpg 1200w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/ec6c5/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.jpg 1280w","srcWebp":"/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/58556/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/61e93/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.webp 200w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/1f5c5/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.webp 400w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/58556/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.webp 800w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/99238/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.webp 1200w,\n/static/ba48b7f2879b8d4eee9fd1dce4248b70/135cd/254670a0957a87854fd6362b82afbe25.webp 1280w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2065-markdown","title":"NFL Player Ryan McBean Talks with HelloMD ","slug":"nfl-player-ryan-mcbean-talks-with-hellomd","content":"Last week we were thrilled to welcome retired NFL player Ryan McBean and his fiancé Stephanie Gayles to be filmed in the HelloMD studio. Ryan spent his career as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, his career ended with a terrible final injury to his right ankle the same year the Ravens won the SuperBowl. \r\n\r\nRyan came forward to talk to HelloMD about his journey with chronic pain after serious physical injuries, multiple concussions and the positive impact cannabis has had on his life. As with so many other NFL players Ryan had a long history of opioid use to deal with his physical pain, which left him both incapacitated and depressed. With cannabis he has found new hope and is able to live his life to the fullest; it has enabled him to deal with constant pain while allowing him to be mentally present and energized. His hope is tell his story and let others know that cannabis is a viable option to opioids and other narcotics when dealing with traumatic injuries. While Ryan’s physical pain may never fully heal he has found a solution with cannabis that works for him and in his own words he says ‘I am not sure what I would do if I had not found cannabis, it has given me my life back.’\r\n\r\nWe are busy editing our clips with Ryan and Stephanie where they tell their full story. As soon as we are finished we will be sure to share with you and we will be looking for additional opportunities to share with a much larger audience! HelloMD is excited to have Ryan’s story be a part of the ongoing conversation surrounding cannabis and the NFL.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/14b42/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/f836f/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.jpg 200w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/2244e/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.jpg 400w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/14b42/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.jpg 800w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/47498/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/54ac5/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/58556/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/61e93/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.webp 200w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/1f5c5/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.webp 400w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/58556/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.webp 800w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/99238/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.webp 1200w,\n/static/b6a3e2b6c1988cd66a2a688232da5ae6/5e0b8/d7a90e18628e798efff8e19df55f3fa3.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2018-markdown","title":"Baltimore Ravens Player Donates to Marijuana Research","slug":"baltimore-ravens-player-donates-to-marijuana-research","content":"### What Does This Mean For the NFL?\r\n\r\nThis past week, Baltimore Ravens player, Eugene Monroe, donated $80,000 to fund marijuana research at the University of Pennsylvania and John Hopkins University. Monroe, as well as some former players, has long been vocal that the NFL’s policies towards marijuana need reform, but will they listen?\r\n\r\n### The NFL’s Archaic Drug Policy\r\n\r\nIn March, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that he had no intention changing the marijuana policy stating, “I don’t distinguish between the medical marijuana and marijuana.” Goodall has also acknowledged the increased research into medical marijuana, but says the findings are not yet significant enough to change his mind or the mind of the committee.\r\n\r\nMonroe supports the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of chronic pain for himself and his fellow players. “Your job automatically gives you the symptom of chronic pain,” said Monroe of football. The constant soreness and pain has led many players, including Monroe himself, to seek out non-inflammatory medications and opioids to help manage his pain, but Monroe is well aware of the possibility of addiction and overdose that comes with opioid use. “Opioids are ruining lives across the country, and as athletes we’re not immune to those perils,” said Monroe in an interview to philly.com.\r\n\r\nIn 2015, a class action law suit was brought against the NFL because 13 plaintiffs are accusing NFL teams of pushing opioids on players to keep them on the field playing despite pain or injuries. Many players, like Monroe, think there is a better solution to dealing with the chronic pain, marijuana. Monroe is the first active player in the NFL to take such a public stand and he knows that there are potentially long term consequences, \"This is an issue that goes beyond any personal career implications. I understand why other players may be adverse to speaking out, but our health is worth it.”\r\n\r\nAt the 2016 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens, the same team Monroe is a member of, removed Ole Miss player Laremy Tunsil from their prospect list after a video of him smoking marijuana surfacedon the day of the draft. Former Denver Broncos player Nate Jackson admitted that he medicated with cannabis all throughout his football career from 2003 to 2008. \r\nThough other former players have come forward, the numbers are small due to the fact that marijuana use in the NFL could be career ending.\r\n\r\n### Where Will the Money Go?\r\n\r\nThe donation, which was routed through a Colorado-based nonprofit called Realm of Caring, will go to new research focused on the effects of cannabis on pain and brain injuries specifically in football players. Researcher Marcel Bon-Miller of the University of Pennsylvania said of the upcoming research with Monroe’s donation, \"We'll be examining both current and retired NFL players to understand the impact of cannabis or cannabinoid use on recovering from injury.\"\r\n\r\nCannabis has been proven in many studies to be extremely effective in treating chronic pain as well as opioids, without many of the negative side effects. Cannabis has shown to be as effective as codeine in certain situations in treating pain. A recent study in Massachusetts showed tremendous success for patients using cannabis in the place of opioids. Dr. Gary Witman of Cana Care Docs, who administered the study, said, “As soon as we can get people off opioids to a nonaddicting substance — and medicinal marijuana is nonaddicting — I think it would dramatically impact the amount of opioid deaths.” Witman treated 80 patients who were addicted to opioids, muscle relaxers, or anti-anxiety medications with marijuana, 75 of the patients stopped taking their original medications in place of cannabis because it alleviated their symptoms. \r\n\r\nCannabis has also been shown to have amazing neuroprotective qualities that could decrease the consequences of concussions, one of the largest dangers facing NFL players. Marijuana stimulates the endocannabinoid system in the body, which has been seen to decrease the consequences of traumatic brain injuries. \r\n\r\nMonroe’s contribution to medical marijuana research could save the lives of many of his fellow players if it proves persuasive enough for the NFL to take notice. The NFL claims they still need more research, so the research funded by Monroe research will provide new hope in the form of football focused cannabis research. \r\n\r\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\r\n\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.7699115044247788,"src":"/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/b121c/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/f836f/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.jpg 200w,\n/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/2244e/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.jpg 400w,\n/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/b121c/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.jpg 749w","srcWebp":"/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/dcdbd/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/61e93/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.webp 200w,\n/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/1f5c5/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.webp 400w,\n/static/f00eb1fdfd4ebd78b5ebe0e41fa14874/dcdbd/9d1f36aa3dea50d1302833576851c996.webp 749w","sizes":"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5568,"name":"Nfl","slug":"nfl","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}