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Medical

Marijuana

Insurance for

Physicians and

Dispensaries

It’s a common misconception that
legal marijuana dispensary insurance
is very expensive and unattainable, but Back Cover Story: Former NFL Player Becomes Cannabis Advocate
it is actually very reasonably priced.
We can provide you with many types Continued from back cover.
of comprehensive insurance coverage down and listen to his story. “Using my “They are used to doing things a cer-
which will help your business stay on the league. platform as a former player, I have never tain way and change can be difficult for
its feet should some type of calamity or However, following a concussion in run into any barriers of speaking out,” any organization,” he says.
unfortunate event arise. 2017, while playing for the Detroit says James. “I have always been able to There is some hope. In 2016, the NFL
Lions, James has since retired from the get on the phone with someone or speak Players Association formed a committee
• General Liability NFL. with them in person on why I feel to investigate pain management alterna-
• Property Protection “Many doctors formed an opinion that cannabis should not be a banned sub- tives, including cannabis.
• Medicine Coverage I cannot play anymore,” says James. stance. I’m hoping to extend this plat- For the fans who have reached out and
• Business Income
• Extra Expense Insurance “Unfortunately for me, my playing days form to help others who may not have want to support medical marijuana use
• Product Liability are over and I am fine with that. I trust the same platform as I do.” for treating pain, James encourages them
my doctors.” The NFL and the NBA are the only two to contact the NFL and put pressure on
Danna-Gracey is the leading indepen- But James has a new mission. Today, leagues who can suspend players for tak- them.
dent medical malpractice insurance he has become is a vocal proponent of ing any form of marijuana. Major League “Reach out to them. Bang on their
agency in Florida, and the top agency cannabis as an alternative to more addic- Baseball can fine players for multiple doors. Send your letters and emails and
for several of the lead- tive drugs, such as opioid painkillers, marijuana infractions. In the National let them know that there is research sup-
ing insurers in Florida. often used by athletes to play through Hockey League, players are referred to a porting medical marijuana use out
For more information the pain. behavioral health program doctor. there,” he says.
contact Jessica Hoehn “I would like to forge a path for other “MLB and the NHL does not punish And if you’re someone who wants to
of Danna-Gracey at
888.496.0059. young athletes who are coming behind players for medical marijuana use,” says take cannabis for pain, James strongly
me who may need an alternative to James. “We’re hopeful that someday the recommends educating yourself first
addictive pain medication,” he says. “I NFL and the NBA can follow their lead.” before jumping right into it. “Try to con-
want to do all I can to help.” James believes that lack of education sult with someone who is in the industry
As a former NFL player, James feels he and knowledge has plagued the NFL on or uses the plant and knows enough to
has an advantage in getting people to sit its medical marijuana stance. guide you in a correct direction.”
888.496.0059 • Jessica@dannagracey.com
www.dannagracey.com

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