The former Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson publicly admitted to using cannabis to treat his pain during his last NFL season. The disclosure highlights Johnson’s support of medical cannabis research as well as the physical costs associated with playing professional football.
When asked if he had ever played any games while high, Johnson revealed that he occasionally smoked before games to help him cope with the discomfort. Johnson was speaking to Robert Griffin III on the podcast “RG3 And The Ones.”. He said,
“Yes I have,”
“There were some games there in my career, man (when) I was just like, I don’t know how I’m gonna make it today. Let me get my mind right!”
Calvin Johnson was getting FRIED before games at the end of his career. Playing HIGH was the only way he was going to make it through the pain in his body.
Full Convo 📺 https://t.co/QVU2VRBIo2 https://t.co/zC50HoLnPt pic.twitter.com/HoU6qvkdAU
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 6, 2024
Johnson’s advocacy and firsthand account highlight the potential of cannabis in the management of pain in a physically demanding sport.
