Getty ImagesRunning back Doug Martin’s four-game suspension under the NFL’s PED policy arises from a positive test for Adderall, PFT has confirmed. (The news was first reported by NFL Media, which constitutes another example of the NFL’s in-house media operation violating supposedly clear confidentiality principles under the PED and substance-abuse policies.)
During the offseason, Adderall is treated as a banned substance under the substance-abuse policy. During football season, it’s regarded as a PED due to the impact it has on a player’s ability to focus.
The statement issued by Martin created the impression that he was suspended for violating the substance-abuse policy. That’s not the case; however, the PED violation does not relate to steroids, HGH, or any other substance that traditionally would be associated with the concept of doping for competitive gain.
Martin must have been in Seattle recently.
Mr. Martin, Pete Carrol on line 1 and 2.
Sounds like Bill Belicheat must have gotten to him.
I don’t know how you can be a lean 220 and take adderall
Maybe he should’ve bribed the PED tester like Von Miller.
Really? Did the info come from Martin or his reps because the
NFL never identifies the substance(s)?…..
PED policy is stupid
Adderall? Lol atleast it wasnt coke.
The Focus Hamster
So much for the stoner defense.
Really? Did the info come from Martin or his reps because the
NFL never identifies the substance(s)?…..
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Almost certainly from Martin’s reps. The longer an unspecified PED question is out there, the more damage is done to the player’s rep, as people assume it’s steroids.
I don’t blame him, that stuff’s great. Wait, did I type that or just think it?
Saved me in college.
Not a patriot, doesnt matter and shouldnt have been suspended
How can you confirm something that was ‘leaked’ and can’t be verified? It could have been horse testosterone for all we know!
It’s sooo easy to get a prescription for Adderall for NFL players (Trust Buc fans, we lived through Freeman).
I’m not sure I buy it.
Can’t really blame him for wanting to take it, I took a similar drug at a couple of my jobs.
Well, in the picture he’s quite focused on his hand as opposed to the running late. Not sure it was really helping. Maybe the glove has too mesmerizing a design.
Drug Martin.
“That’s not the case; however, the PED violation does not relate to steroids, HGH, or any other substance that traditionally would be associated with the concept of doping for competitive gain.”
Um, its a stimulant. Since when is a stimulant not traditionally considered doping because it is in any testing situation I’ve ever heard of.
The Seahawks-Adderall jokes are getting old
the best was the broncos telling everyone von miller tested
positive for weed all these years, yet it was roids both in 2011 and yet
again in 2013
the arrogance of it
He bought it from Mrs. Manning.
Adderall is a masking agent. There are other reasons to take Adderall other then for ADHD medication. Folks educate yourselves!
Addie Hamster!
I am going to keep commenting on this until the NFL changes its policy on drug testing. Because the policy suckks big time. Take MJ off of the NFL list – it should be performance enhancing only. Let the teams decide if they want their employees using recreational drugs. If you are going test for adderall ( and unless it has some other performance enhancing qualities other than focus) then they should be making some players P in a cup post game and test for Sudafed et al. Those are quick twitch drugs that are more stimulating than Adderalllll.
Not one person can tell me that some of those players who returned early from some of those injuries such as torn pectorals didnt use HGH – but simply werent tested.
Translation he got busted for steroids and the nfl is using Adderall as the fall guy
I’ve long suspected that Drew Breese is on either Aderall or Provigil. His eyes are bugged like he’s tweaking.
boyofzimmer says:
Dec 28, 2016 7:53 PM
Adderall is a masking agent. There are other reasons to take Adderall other then for ADHD medication. Folks educate yourselves!
You are just proving my point that the NFL drug policy sucks. Adderall may be a diuretic ( you can call it a masking agent but apparently it is a weak form of making you pee and get rid of the roids). The reasons that players say that they were caught with Adderall is because it is more associated with those using it correctly to control their ADHD. Therefore they are not publicly criticized ( as much) for being a Roid cheater. So the NFL should simply state what the player got caught using. Since Adderall is a weak diuretic in all likelihood they picked up on the true steroid, so just state it.
Better to just get on the Minnie party boat.
Then both are correct. It is a PED and it’s addictive. Especially if snorted. And insurance pays for it. Huge epidemic.
Druggernaut.
Wait so we are to assume “leaked” information is accurate and not a misdirection by the league. Either PFT or HBT have written before about how Adderall is commonly a smokescreen to cover for people testing positive for steroids. The CBA prohibits the league from disclosing specifics but not the player. Martin’s initial statement talks about overcoming pain and needing help. Thst sounds like opiate addiction or some other “feel better” drug problem. Then a bit later a “source” says it’s Adderall and the bait is taken. Going to rehab for Adderall is not a thing.
Let’s be clear about one thing – Adderall is a Schedule II prescription drug. The DEA does not take its abuse lightly. If this many players were actually abusing it you would see drug raids and indictments (unless the NFL is paying them off). My money is on these Adderall guys using steroids but the league has decided Addrtal abuse looks better than steroids so they help with a little PR spin.
whiteybulgersson says:
Dec 28, 2016 6:28 PM
Sounds like Bill Belicheat must have gotten to him.
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It’s just sad that some football fans find a way to work in a “Belicheat” comment into seemingly every article’s post, regardless of how irrelevant the article is to anything BB. It’s ok, you can admit it, you wish he were your team’s coach.
Adderall is much more of a problem these days that many people realize. Many, many people take this drug without prescription. There is a pretty huge Street market for the drug. Teenagers all the way to people in their 50’s are hooked on this stuff. It’s kind of the go to drug for younger people which doesn’t generally hold the same negative “drug addict” image as other pharmaceutical drugs do for some reason. The guy probably isn’t lieing when saying he has a problem as needs treatment. Best of luck to Doug’s health a future.
Dig Doug Took a Drug
Look, at least it’s something positive
In my 20’s while I was in college I was diagnosed with ADD by three doctors. As I got older it was effecting my ability to do my job effectively. I was reluctant to take the adderall I was prescribed because I was much older (late 40’s), but I gave it a try and it was a disaster. I don’t know how it can be performance enhancing. Although it does help you concentrate better, it will also help you lose sleep or not sleep soundly and eventually you will become a walking zombie. There IS a high associated with initially taking it. I can see that as being a reason people abuse it. Not me, I’d rather sleep. I hope Martin gets better. He’s a great player.
beavertonsteve says:
Dec 28, 2016 6:48 PM
Really? Did the info come from Martin or his reps because the
NFL never identifies the substance(s)?…..
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Almost certainly from Martin’s reps. The longer an unspecified PED question is out there, the more damage is done to the player’s rep, as people assume it’s steroids.
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Also keep in mind that the league can’t confirm or deny that it was adderall so Martin’s reps are free to spin this however they want to.
Adderall hamster
When the first story broke here about Koetter deactivating Martin for the Saints game I replied that there had to be more to the story that’s not being said. It just didn’t make sense for Koetter not to dress Martin because Rodgers was going to start. If it were due to play you let him ride the pine, not deactivate him in case of injuries, or you rotate both players. Martin hasn’t been good this season but he’s still better than most of the other RBs on the roster (outside of Rodgers). It’s hard to believe that the media here wasn’t suspecting something else going on. Now you have the real reason. BTW, kudos to Koetter for sending a message to the team. Once he knew that Martin tested positive he deactivated him, even for a very important game.
Martin checked into a rehab so my guess is he beat the substance abuse test earlier in the year and since he isnt in the abuse protocol, he only gets tested once a year. After testing he probably went back to smoking pot which led to Adderall which he got popped on. People don’t go to rehab for adderall so its pretty much a guarantee he has another problem but has managed to beat the system up until now. I say the reason he was deactivated for the Saints game is an internal issue arose that indicated to the team he was smoking dope (like he dropped his baggie, came in smelling like Colorado, his pipe fell out of his trousers, something which led to the deactivation and subsequently the admission into the rehab. I am just guessing, but I should get free tickets to something if I am right.