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Legalize it, but tax it! Colorado seeks to regulate marijuana sales
Sabri Ben-Achour May 9, 2013
Last year, Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. Now it’s decided how to regulate it. The legislature approved a 25 percent tax on the sale of marijuana among other requirements.
Helping drug addicts kick the habit six months at a time
Dan Gorenstein Mar 25, 2013
A new drug, in the final stages of approval by the FDA, could make it easier to give addicts medication without using pills and risking abuse.
President Obama's drug policy adviser on medical marijuana and enforcement
Kai Ryssdal Nov 29, 2012
The administration's drug policy after the "war on drugs."
As U.S. pot laws evolve, some Mexicans question their policy
Jennifer Collins Nov 27, 2012
Recent votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington state have some Mexicans calling on their government to reconsider its drug policies.
Eddie Money on drug addiction and show business
Jeremy Hobson Nov 16, 2012
Pop icon, Eddie Money, joins us to share his personal experience and the history of drug addiction in the music industry.
Could Lance Armstrong's brand be tainted by doping scandal?
Mitchell Hartman Oct 11, 2012
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has released a report on alleged doping by retired cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. But support for Armstrong's charitable organization Livestrong may be immune.
Stealthy Silk Road website flying high
Sally Herships Aug 29, 2012
The secretive online marketplace works just like eBay or Amazon. The only difference is that its merchandise is illegal, and all of its users are anonymous.
Will sponsors stand by Lance Armstrong?
Scott Tong Aug 24, 2012
The legendary cyclist has been stripped of his Tour de France titles, though he has not admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs. The developments could have serious implications for his personal brand.
L.A. city council votes to ban marijuana shops
Jeff Horwich Jul 26, 2012
Thanks to SB 420, Los Angeles has all other cities beat when it comes to pot dispensaries. But the city council has decided things are out of hand, and voted last night to ban all storefront medical marijuana shops.
The money behind drug testing for Olympians
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 25, 2012
This year's games marks the first time a private company -- GlaxoSmithKline -- is aiding in the fight against athletic doping in the Olympics.
