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Despite an attempt by the NFL Players Association to soften sanctions against players who test positive for banned substances, the four-game penalty that has become the standard for first-time offenders will remain in place for the coming season, league and union officials confirmed Tuesday.
Several players and their representatives have contended that the NFL policy regarding banned substances and dietary supplements, when viewed in comparison to the guidelines used for substance abuse violations, is too harsh.
A first-time violation of the substance abuse policy typically subjects a player to random testing, counseling and evaluation. Under the "tiered" program, in which sanctions are essentially increased with each violation, a player is not subject to suspension unless there is a second positive test....
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Several players and their representatives have contended that the NFL policy regarding banned substances and dietary supplements, when viewed in comparison to the guidelines used for substance abuse violations, is too harsh.
A first-time violation of the substance abuse policy typically subjects a player to random testing, counseling and evaluation. Under the "tiered" program, in which sanctions are essentially increased with each violation, a player is not subject to suspension unless there is a second positive test....
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