2020 legislative update
After a turbulent legislative session, with the legislature temporarily closed due to COVID-19 and the state facing a budget shortfall of $3.4 billion, many important wins are to be celebrated. […]
May 2020 legislative update
Colorado budget cuts likely to affect behavioral health According to the most recent revenue projections, Colorado faces an up to $3.4 billion budget shortfall for fiscal year 2020-21, and the […]
Understanding the Intersection of COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders in Colorado
As we know, substance use does not end in the midst of a crisis. If anything, the conditions are in place to amplify potential harm. From Denver residents lining up […]
Links to coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
The Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention is compiling a list of links to resources that could help you or your organization manage your response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. […]
Consortium remains open, goes online as part of COVID-19 response
Like so many other people and organizations, the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention is changing operations in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). For the next two weeks and […]
February 2020 legislative update
Last summer, the Interim Study Committee on Opioids and Other Substance Use Disorders drafted five bills, all of which have been introduced. Great news! All five of these bills (HB1085 […]
January 2020 news roundup
State Opioid Response Grants Expanded to Include Methamphetamine and Cocaine Colorado is the recipient of a State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant and the goals of the grant include: Connect at […]
Report: Opioid crisis has cost Colorado’s economy at least $21 billion
In addition to the impact on the lives of individuals and families that the opioid crisis imposes, there is significant economic impact. This past October, the Society of Actuaries Mortality […]
January 2020 Legislative Update
The 2020 Legislative Session began on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and a number of bills addressing opioid and substance use are on the docket. Because these bill are relevant to the […]
Grants to help people with opioid use disorder find treatment to improve their lives
As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities in Colorado, individuals with an opioid use disorder are seeking treatment. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is helping lead the […]