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NFL tweaks its drug policy, increasing levels for a positive THC test

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NFL and the league’s players’ union agreed to modify their substance abuse policy, increasing the THC level for a positive test, according to a memo that was sent to agents and players on Wednesday .

The positive THC level was increased from 150 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) to 350 n/ml, per the memo.

Tetrahydrocannabinol is the substance responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person's mental state.

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