Ravens' Monroe speaks out about dangers of prescription painkillers
The recent death of pop superstar Prince has prompted Baltimore Ravens left tackle Eugene Monroe to reconsider what he's putting into his body.
Monroe took to Twitter on Saturday to speak out about the dangers of prescription painkillers, noting that he's been prescribed opioids for many of the injuries he's sustained during his NFL career.
While the results of Prince's autopsy have not yet been released, it's been speculated that opioids may have played a part in his death.
To know that opioids are so addictive in nature frightens me to ever take them again
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) April 23, 2016
Strongly contemplating forgoing the archaic drug policy of the @NFL and choosing a healthier alternative
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) April 23, 2016
My health is at risk with every pill!
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) April 23, 2016
The news of Prince's death was sad enough. Let alone hearing he potentially had an episode with opioids just a week prior
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) April 23, 2016
Last month, Monroe called for the NFL to reconsider its stance on medical marijuana.
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