Every 14 minutes, somebody somewhere dies of a drug overdose. For the past 16 years, every August 31 has been recognized as a day to publicly honor and remember any loved ones who were stolen by the devastating disease of addiction—International Overdose Awareness Day. Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities worldwide will…
Over 75% of all substance abusers are employed, according to a report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. But 91% of those with the disorder aren’t receiving services. One of the most common objections raised by substance abusers as a reason to keep putting off getting the professional help they need…
“Bringing governors together around core strategies to end the opioid epidemic adds momentum behind state efforts and sends a clear signal to opioid prescribers and others whose leadership is critical to saving lives.” ~Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, at the July 2016 Compact of Governors Over the past few years, every region of the country has…
According to the most recent report released by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse, there is an increase in usage of virtually every major substance of abuse in the Denver, Colorado, Metropolitan Area. Their findings were based upon: The National Survey for Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Availability Treatment admissions data Hospital discharges The three…