Methadone clinics in Colorado have doubled in 3 years counties in Colorado lack help for people addicted to opioids February 8, 2018
Local News In fight against opioid abuse, doctors in Southwest Colorado reduce prescriptions receive shorter doses; others get alternative medications February 6, 2018
Local News As overdose deaths rise, Colorado plans addiction-prevention efforts AmeriCorps members will help organize educational events September 15, 2017
‘Breakthrough’ drug might work best for marketers The headline read, “Treatments for cancers and Alzheimer’s on the verge of a breakthrough.” Really? Now, I’ve written about this… August 1, 2017
Substance abuse study committee meets for first time from experts on the scope of the issue July 10, 2017
Montezuma deputies respond to second overdose report in a week Deputies respond to second overdose report this week March 8, 2017
Tipton on task force to battle opioid abuse epidemic Families impacted by heroin addiction to speak to panel March 1, 2017
Longtime Dolores doctor retires amid state inquiry medical board raised concerns about prescriptions January 5, 2017
SW Colorado town curbs pain pill abuse; heroin use grows Interventions intended to reduce over-prescription of pain medicine may be feeding heroin use in Aouthwest Colorado. August 10, 2016
Local News Pain pills give rise to heroin in West Sacramento, California, nearly a dozen people died from opioids in recent weeks April 19, 2016
Local News Heroin epidemic not skin deep Southwest Colorado is not immune to national addictions February 28, 2014
