Canberra Raiders doctor would back prescription drug ban

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Canberra Raiders doctor would back prescription drug ban

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Canberra Raiders doctor would back prescription drug ban

Canberra Raiders doctor Wilson Lo believes the NRL is poised to ban controversial prescription drugs completely from next season as it addresses fears they are being abused by players.

"If they came in and said you can’t use them at all, that would be fine by me," Lo said.

"They’re not illegal and they’re not banned, but they’re trying to monitor it to see if people are abusing the drugs, using them frequently or in dosages that aren’t recommended.

"I don’t think there’s a problem at the Raiders at the moment, but the only way to really know is to test for it."

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