/tags/addiction Addiction en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-20/a-former-life-living-on-the-streets-full-time-informs-this-advocates-solutions-to-homelessness-today There’s an ongoing legal battle between the ACLU of Colorado and the City of Boulder over the city's so-called camping ban. Today on In The NoCo, we talk to a former unhoused person who withdrew her name from that lawsuit. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-20/a-former-life-living-on-the-streets-full-time-informs-this-advocates-solutions-to-homelessness-today Robyn Vincent /news/2023-07-26/doulas-in-recovery-help-pregnant-and-postpartum-people-who-also-struggle-with-substance-use-disorder Area pregnant people struggling with addiction find working with doulas who are also in recovery to be a comforting experience. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:40:30 GMT /news/2023-07-26/doulas-in-recovery-help-pregnant-and-postpartum-people-who-also-struggle-with-substance-use-disorder Dana Knowles, RMPBS, Lindsey Ford, RMPBS /health/2022-02-09/as-number-of-recovery-residences-grows-in-colorado-roommates-find-purpose-in-sober-living-homes An estimated 400,000 Coloradans are in recovery for substance-use disorders. In 2019, the state released a five-year plan to help people get and stay sober. A key aspect of the plan is the use of recovery residences. The number of homes is growing as more people choose to live in a substance-free environment. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:14:22 GMT /health/2022-02-09/as-number-of-recovery-residences-grows-in-colorado-roommates-find-purpose-in-sober-living-homes Stephanie Daniel /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-11-22/colorado-edition-opioid-addiction-stigma-native-american-school-mascots Today on Colorado Edition, we learn about efforts to combat the stigma of opioid addiction. And we hear about a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s ban on Native American school mascots. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:21:52 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-11-22/colorado-edition-opioid-addiction-stigma-native-american-school-mascots Colorado Edition /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-10-04/harm-reduction-takes-a-different-approach-to-addiction-recovery As a crisis of substance abuse and addiction continues to grip the United States, some treatment methods are focused on “safer use” rather than total abstinence. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:34:14 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-10-04/harm-reduction-takes-a-different-approach-to-addiction-recovery Colorado Edition, Alana Schreiber /health/2020-12-30/colorado-medicaid-expands-addiction-treatment-services-starting-jan-1 On Jan. 1, Health First Colorado is expanding its substance use disorder benefit. Residential and inpatient treatment and withdrawal management services will be part of Medicaid’s covered services. The expansion was authorized by the state legislature in 2018. The additional services will give members access to a full range of treatment options. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:27:12 GMT /health/2020-12-30/colorado-medicaid-expands-addiction-treatment-services-starting-jan-1 Stephanie Daniel /npr-news/2019-05-01/as-meth-use-surges-first-responders-struggle-to-help-those-in-crisis The return of methamphetamine is overwhelming police, ERs and treatment centers — especially west of the Mississippi. But, unlike opioid dependency, meth addiction has no reliable treatment. Wed, 01 May 2019 09:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-05-01/as-meth-use-surges-first-responders-struggle-to-help-those-in-crisis April Dembosky /health/2018-11-05/cu-denver-to-study-treatments-for-both-pain-and-addiction More than $700,000 from the National Institute of Health's Institute of Drug Abuse is headed to the University of Colorado Denver to study treatments for… Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:57:54 GMT /health/2018-11-05/cu-denver-to-study-treatments-for-both-pain-and-addiction Stephanie Daniel /npr-news/2018-10-16/npr-poll-rural-americans-are-worried-about-addiction-and-jobs-but-remain-optimistic What's on people's minds in rural America? A new poll shows that the addiction crisis and economic issues have people worried. But many retain an upbeat outlook about the future of their communities. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2018-10-16/npr-poll-rural-americans-are-worried-about-addiction-and-jobs-but-remain-optimistic Joe Neel, Alison Kodjak