Dear Stoner: Can Olympic athletes smoke pot?

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"We wanted to focus on the athletes that abuse the substance in competition," a WADA spokeswoman said in May 2013. "This should exclude … I suppose it is worth more to me now as a memento of Denver's best head shop than a free pipe is. I have to echo …
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Marijuana Taxes.JPG

Filed under: Drug Abuse Denver

Retail sales of the drug began Jan. 1 and the market far exceeds tax expectations. Hickenlooper's proposal outlines plants to spend around $ 99 million next fiscal year on substance abuse prevention, youth marijuana use prevention and other priorities …
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Colorado's pot tax revenue much higher than expected

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In a letter to the chairman of the Joint Budget Committee, Hickenlooper is asking for $ 45.5 million toward youth marijuana use prevention; $ 40.4 million for substance abuse treatment; $ 12.4 million toward public health; and $ 5.2 million toward law …
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NFL: Man charged in Chiefs fan's death

Filed under: Drug Abuse Denver

1 Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos. Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said a man went to his green Jeep Cherokee during the game and found Van … (AP) — Authorities in northern Virginia said Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis …
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