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Supporting SUD Providers in the Transition to ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition Standards

Colorado is preparing to transition to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria 4th Edition Standards, effective July 1, 2026. The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and Behavioral […]

Colorado Springs and Mesa County take new approaches

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The Colorado Springs Fire Department has created a new program that it hopes will help overdose victims manage withdrawal and begin medication-assisted treatment. The department’s new Targeted Opioid Response […]

Legislature continues work on substance use bills

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The General Assembly’s 2025 session is well past its midpoint, and several bills related to substance use, behavioral health, and opioids have either been defeated or passed at least one […]

Decline in fentanyl overdoses causes experts to ask if crisis is in new phase

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Have the number of overdose deaths peaked? That’s a question National Public Radio asked in a story this month, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and an […]

March 2025 Legislative Update

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This roundup of key provisions of each bill was prepared by Consortium director José Esquibel and is current as of March 28. For the most current information, such as late […]

February 2025 legislative update

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The General Assembly has returned for its 2025 session, and several bills related to substance use, behavioral health, and opioids are making their ways through various committees. The Consortium follows […]

New meetings to connect jail personnel with community-based organizations

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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 […]

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

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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]