NCAA drug testing shows increase in pot use

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USA Today

By Jack Carey

"The number of college athletes testing positive for marijuana at postseason events nearly tripled in the NCAA's most recent analysis."

"Though the association says it's too early to draw conclusions from the finding, one anti-doping official says it raises concern. The number of positive marijuana tests across all three divisions increased from 28 in 2008-09 to 71 in 2009-10. ..."

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