Colorado Fentanyl Deaths Down, But Economic Toll Remains

Colorado Fentanyl Deaths Down, But Economic Toll Remains

Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still inflicted a severe economic toll, says a new report by the Common Sense Institute (CSI), a free-enterprise think tank. Fentanyl-related deaths in Colorado “dropped from 1,184 in December 2023 to 801 in November 2024, a 32.4 percent reduction, but that’s still well above death rates before […]

Marijuana Is Bad for Your Heart

Marijuana causes heart problems — A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers has found that chronic cannabis use, whether smoked or consumed in edible form, is associated with significant cardiovascular risks. The report, published in JAMA Cardiology, found that people who regularly used marijuana in either form had reduced blood vessel function comparable […]

In Every Story, There is Strength: May is Mental Health Month

This month, take action, raise your voice, and help change the conversation around mental health!  Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been an important driving force in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Now, more than ever, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) wants you to […]

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the adverse impact of alcohol misuse on health and society. Alcohol-related problems continue to take a heavy toll on individuals, families, and communities. Researchers estimate that each year, there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths, making alcohol a leading […]

Colorado Bill to Prevent Opioid Overdoses in Schools Passes Key Committee

A Colorado bill that would make drugs counteracting opioid overdoses easier to access in schools is gaining strong support in the state’s legislature. SB25-164 would allow anyone to administer opioid antagonists, such as Naloxone—sold under the brand name Narcan—to someone experiencing an opioid overdose at a Colorado public school. SB25-164 passed the House Health and […]

Has Personal Choice Been Weaponized to Undermine Public Health and Addiction Treatment Access?

When it comes to supporting accessible and effective addiction treatment and other vital healthcare to address addiction and other health epidemics, the nation’s public health systems, policies, and philosophies matter to everyday people. “Public health in America is being actively dismantled—not just in funding or leadership, but in spirit,” wrote MeiLan Han, MD, the chief […]