UPDATE: From Denver's Fox affiliate:

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According to an article featured in today's Denver Post and making its way around the news outlets, more Coloradans appear to be opting for a safer alternative to alcohol:

Coloradans say they are doing less hard drinking than they did in the past few years but say they are more likely to smoke pot, according to a two-year federal assessment to be released today.

Of course this news has resulted in several calls seeking comment from SAFER, which has

been working in Colorado to bring about laws that allow adults to make the safer choice. From the Post: 

"We've been saying for some time that many adults want a safer alternative to drinking," said Mason Tvert, executive director of the Denver-based pot-legalization group Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation, which has passed two pro-pot public votes in the city since 2006.

From Denver's ABC affiliate: 

"It demonstrates a growing movement toward more rational recreational activities. There are millions of Americans that enjoy using marijuana, and more and more they are feeling free to use it or discuss it with other people. There‘s obviously a growing sentiment," said Mason Tvert, a marijuana legalization advocate. "It’s unsurprising that more and more people are making the safer choice.”

Mason will also be featured on several Colorado radio programs discussing this recent news, including:

News Radio 850 KOA's "The Ride Home" - Today (June 4) @ ~4:10 p.m. (MDT) - CLICK HERE to listen

AM 760 Progressive Talk's "Jay Marvin Show" - Tomorrow (June 5) @ ~7:05 a.m. - CLICK HERE to listen