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Ep 269 - New MLB Drug Testing Policy Could Be a Game Changer
Ep 269 - New MLB Drug Testing Policy Could Be a Game Changer
Ep 269 - New MLB Drug Testing Policy Could Be a Game Changer
Thursday 16th January 2020
Cover2 Resources explores MLB's new drug testing policy with Jared Diamond, focusing on mandatory opioid testing and player support.
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Get the buttons here!MLB's New Drug Testing Policy: A Fresh Approach to Player Welfare
Ok, how can we come up with a policy that is well executed, that is about therapy and not discipline, and could hopefully prevent another Tyler skaggs in the future?
Imagine the shockwaves that rippled through the baseball community when Tyler Skaggs, a promising pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was found dead in his hotel room. The toxicology report revealed a deadly mix of oxycodone, fentanyl, and alcohol. This tragic event became a catalyst for change within Major League Baseball (MLB). In this episode of Cover2 Resources, host Greg McNeil sits down with Wall Street Journal journalist Jared Diamond to unpack MLB's groundbreaking new drug testing policy.
Unlike previous policies that focused on punitive measures, this new approach mandates opioid testing for all players and offers support for those who test positive. It’s a significant shift aimed at addressing substance use disorder more compassionately and effectively. Diamond provides an insider’s view on how this policy came to be and its potential to transform the culture of professional sports.
They also touch on the evolving attitudes towards marijuana use among athletes and how it might serve as an alternative to opioids for pain management. The episode wraps up with a discussion on empowering players to seek help without fear of punishment, setting a hopeful precedent for other sports leagues to follow. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, health, and policy.