The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact Vol. 1/August 2013
The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact Vol. 1/August 2013
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
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Introduction
Purpose ............................................................................................................................1 The Debate ......................................................................................................................1 Background .....................................................................................................................2
Colorado’s History with Marijuana Legalization
.....................................................2 Early Medical Marijuana 2000
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2008 ..............................................................2 Medical Marijuana Expansion 2009
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Present ...............................................3 Recreational Marijuana .....................................................................................4
SECTION 1: Colorado Driving Fatalities
Introduction ....................................................................................................................5 Findings ...........................................................................................................................5 Data ..................................................................................................................................6 Related Material .............................................................................................................8 Sources ...........................................................................................................................10
SECTION 2: Colorado Youth Marijuana Use
Introduction ..................................................................................................................13 Findings .........................................................................................................................13 Data ................................................................................................................................15 Related Material ...........................................................................................................17 Comments .....................................................................................................................18 Sources ...........................................................................................................................19
SECTION 3: Colorado Adult Marijuana Use
Introduction ..................................................................................................................21 Findings .........................................................................................................................21 Data ................................................................................................................................23 Sources ...........................................................................................................................24