NHL to implement cocaine testing by end of season


NHL to implement cocaine testing by end of season

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The NHL is on the verge of taking the next step in addre singcocaine use among players., drug testing in the league should includea test to detectcocaine by the end of the season.MORE: | Although the details have yet Arik Armstead Jersey to be finalized, TVA reports that players who test positive for the drug will be enrolled in the NHL's substance-abuse program rather than face suspension.If a player test positive to cocaine, they'll be no suspension, but help will be given with the substance abuse program of the Ricky Watters T Shirts NHL and PA. Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) Only suspension is if a player needs to go to Stage 2 of the joint substance program. But like I said, nothing finalize yet. Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) The NHL already has afour-stage substance-abuse program for troubled players who struggle with addiction. Stage 1 San Francisco 49Ers Pet Gear is for players whovolunteer for treatmentand arent suspended as they seek help, while Stage 2 is for players whoviolate the first stageand are suspended without pay as theyundergotreatment.Stage 3 is for offenders of the second stageand carries a minimum six Trent Williams Jersey -month suspension without pay. Finally, Stage 4 is for offenders of the third stage and carries a one-year suspension without pay. At that point, the decision regarding the players reinstatement is determined by the NHL and NHL Players'A sociation.Cocaine use among players has been on the rise over the last year and has been Ricky Watters Jersey highlighted byarrests of big-name players likeJarret Stoll. The Rangers forward in June after he was arrested in April and charged with at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.In September,Maple LeafsprospectViktor Loovtold the Swedish pre s in the NHL, adding "there isbound to be some in the AHL as well."