Colorado’s new U.S. attorney wants law enforcement to treat overdose deaths as homicides as he focuses on opioids
Jason Dunn, appointed by President Trump, laid out some of his office’s redoubled tactics in an interview with The Colorado Sun —...Learn More
Steamboat locals to testify for state-funded addiction treatment program at state Capitol
Colorado lawmakers are attempting to pass a bill that would provide medication-assisted treatment programs to addicts across the state. The bill unanimously...Learn More
Primary Care and the Opioid-Overdose Crisis — Buprenorphine Myths and Realities
New England Journal of Medicine – Despite widespread awareness of the opioid-overdose crisis, the epidemic continues to worsen. In 2016, there were...Learn More
First job for Colorado Senate president: Helping southern Colorado battle opioids
First bill often indicates state lawmakers’ top priority Denver Post, January 4, 2019 – State Senate President Leroy Garcia wants to rapidly...Learn More
We’re failing in the opioid crisis. A new study shows a more serious approach would save lives.
The study suggests a comprehensive approach is needed — one that goes way further than what America has done so far. via...Learn More
Facing Addiction in America
The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids The opioid misuse and overdose crisis touches everyone in the United States. In 2016, we lost...Learn More