MLB, Union Agree To Test For Opioids; Pot No Longer Banned

MLB, Union Agree To Test For Opioids; Pot No Longer Banned

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The MLB and Players Association announced changes to their drug policy, removing marijuana from the list of banned substances and treating it similarly to alcohol. The policy now includes testing for opioids, cocaine, fentanyl, and synthetic THC. Players testing positive will be referred to a treatment board. Suspensions for marijuana use in the minor leagues will be canceled. The new rules are expected to take effect at the start of the 2020 spring training.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What substances will MLB players now be tested for under the new agreement?

Only marijuana

Alcohol and tobacco

Performance-enhancing drugs only

Opioids, cocaine, fentanyl, and synthetic THC

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How will marijuana be treated under the new MLB policy?

Similarly to alcohol

As a performance-enhancing drug

As a banned stimulant

As a more severe offense than before

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen to suspensions for marijuana use in the minor league?

They will be increased

They will remain the same

They will be reduced by half

They will be canceled

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of the MLB's previous drug testing policy?

Testing for all recreational drugs

Testing for performance-enhancing substances and banned stimulants

Testing for opioids and cocaine

Testing for alcohol use

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are the new drug policy changes expected to take effect?

At the end of 2020

Immediately

In 2021

At the beginning of 2020 spring training

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