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New meetings to connect jail personnel with community-based organizations

Continuity of care is mandated in state statute for individuals with an opioid or other substance use disorder who transition from jail to the community. There are numerous community-based organizations […]

2024 Communications survey

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Durango students turn tragic loss of friend into possible landmark new law

Home Legislature News and Updates

Let’s begin with a bit of good news. On Thursday, the House passed HB24-1003, which allows students to carry naloxone and fentanyl test strips at school and during school events. […]

2024 Provider Education Lunch & Learn Series

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2024 Lunch and Learn SeriesEach Wednesday, Noon to 1 p.m.May 15 through June 26 The Colorado Society of Addiction Medicine (COSAM), the Colorado Pharmacists Society, and the Consortium’s Provider Education […]

Keep The Party Safe closes 2023 in style

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Hello, and Happy New Year from Keep The Party Safe! Keep The Party Safe, the Consortium’s fentanyl overdose prevention campaign, has big plans for 2024 after finishing 2023 strong. This […]

Nitazene links

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Some things you should know about nitazenes You might have been hearing a lot about nitazenes lately. Recently, stories about nitazenes burst into the media, with a spate of stories […]

All about the Legislature

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Following bills as they move through the Legislature can be complicated. Hearing schedules change at the last minute, amendments are made, and there are any number of procedural steps that […]

2023 Legislative Recap

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By José Esquibel Colorado Opioid and Other SUD Legislation Update Summary, 2023 Senate Bill 23-109 Criminal Penalty Controlled Substance Supplier was introduced by Senator Byron Pelton and Senator Kyle Mullica. […]

Legislative update — April 2023

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By José Esquibel The General Assembly is back in session, and the Consortium is tracking 11 bills that affect opioids and substance use treatment and prevention. Follow the links to […]

Legislative update — March 2023

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By José Esquibel The General Assembly is back in session, and the Consortium is tracking 11 bills that affect opioids and substance use treatment and prevention. Follow the links to […]