2021 Lunch and Learn Series
Registration is now open for the Consortium’s 2021 Lunch and Learn series by clicking on the hyperlinked topics below. If a recording is available, it will be linked below after […]
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Telligen honors Consortium as statewide champion
This Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention’s response to joining Telligen to address high priority health issues during COVID-19 and beyond has demonstrated a high level of commitment toward […]
Beyond the Numbers video series returns
Though it may be simpler to focus on the alarming and growing numbers of individuals experiencing a substance use disorder or losing their lives from an overdose, we must remember […]
May 2021 legislative update
The last possible day for the 2021 legislative session is June 12. While there were hopes for the session to end late May, many anticipate session to close June 11. […]
April 2021 Legislative Update
The Colorado General Assembly is past the midway point of its 2021 session, and lawmakers continue to work on a number of bills related to addressing the opioid crisis and […]
Biden-Harris Administration’s Statement of Drug Policy Priorities for Year One
On April 1st, the White House Office of National Drug Control and Policy announced seven priorities of the Biden-Harris administration for addressing the nation’s overdose and addiction crisis. The Administration’s […]
March 2021 legislative update
By José Esquibel Currently, four bills have been introduced in the current legislative session related to opioids and other substance use disorders. Here are brief summaries of the bills. This is […]
Grant writing assistance returns for 2021
The Consortium is very pleased to announce the Grant Writing Assistance Program is resuming starting April 1, 2021! In 2019 and 2020, this program helped 23 organizations win a combined […]
Priorities of White House Office of National Control Policy
By José Esquibel The Biden-Harris Administration has released information on the priorities of the Office of National Control Policy (ONDCP). There is recognition that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the addiction […]
Colorado Prepares for First Round of Opioid Settlement Funds
By José Esquibel In early February, McKinsey & Co., a major consulting firm, finalized a settlement agreement with 43 states, the District of Columbia and three territories for its role […]
Women and Weed: a presentation for providers
February 25th, 12:00-1:00pm Women and Weed Register here! Presented by Dr. LaTisha Bader, PhD This presentation is eligible for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits This presentation will outline the continuously […]