/tags/substance-use-disorder Substance Use Disorder en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 18 May 2024 11:33:00 GMT /news/2024-05-18/participation-in-the-nhls-player-assistance-program-is-up-this-season-that-may-not-be-a-bad-thing Five NHL players left their teams this season to receive care from an off-ice assistance program run by the league and union. That's the same number that entered the program the previous three seasons combined. Sat, 18 May 2024 11:33:00 GMT /news/2024-05-18/participation-in-the-nhls-player-assistance-program-is-up-this-season-that-may-not-be-a-bad-thing Stephen Whyno and Pat Graham, AP /news/2024-04-25/gov-polis-pushes-to-exempt-big-beer-from-proposed-state-alcohol-fee Gov. Jared Polis wants lawmakers to exempt corporations like Coors Brewing Company and Anheuser-Busch from a bill that would create a new alcohol enterprise fee to raise money for alcohol use disorder treatment and prevention services across Colorado. The bill’s sponsors and supporters aren’t happy. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:17:11 GMT /news/2024-04-25/gov-polis-pushes-to-exempt-big-beer-from-proposed-state-alcohol-fee Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-03-24/how-a-community-focused-approach-can-build-safety-nets-for-people-wanting-a-more-sober-lifestyle Summit County community members are embracing harm-reduction techniques to lessen the burden that substance use has on society. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-03-24/how-a-community-focused-approach-can-build-safety-nets-for-people-wanting-a-more-sober-lifestyle Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2024-03-23/restorative-justice-new-approaches-to-crime-and-punishment-help-to-foster-sobriety In Part 3 of The Longevity Project from Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, Summit County's criminal justice system employs progressive strategies to provide treatment, help. Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:25:00 GMT /news/2024-03-23/restorative-justice-new-approaches-to-crime-and-punishment-help-to-foster-sobriety Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2024-03-22/treatment-trip-lack-of-substance-use-resources-in-summit-county-sends-patients-away-from-home In Part 2 of The Longevity Project from Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, while officials have vastly improved behavioral health services in Summit County, a lack of sober living facilities and medical detox centers leaves residents without acute care options. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:18:00 GMT /news/2024-03-22/treatment-trip-lack-of-substance-use-resources-in-summit-county-sends-patients-away-from-home Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2024-03-21/culture-high-vacation-atmosphere-fuels-elevated-substance-use-in-ski-towns-public-health-reports-show In Part 1 of The Longevity Project, Summit County's tourist-driven economy drives substance use rates above state and national averages, investigation reveals. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:57:00 GMT /news/2024-03-21/culture-high-vacation-atmosphere-fuels-elevated-substance-use-in-ski-towns-public-health-reports-show Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /2023-11-02/some-death-rates-mountain-west-rising-fentanyl A new report shows death rates for people under 40 are surging across the United States, including parts of the Mountain West. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:24:31 GMT /2023-11-02/some-death-rates-mountain-west-rising-fentanyl Kaleb Roedel /news/2023-03-07/state-lawmakers-consider-conflicting-strategies-to-fight-overdose-epidemic Some lawmakers want to protect those who report overdoses and provide 'safe use sites' for drug users. Others want to increase punishments for possession and distribution of controlled substances, especially fentanyl. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:31:17 GMT /news/2023-03-07/state-lawmakers-consider-conflicting-strategies-to-fight-overdose-epidemic Lucas Brady Woods /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 /2020-09-23/colorados-new-behavioral-health-blueprint-aims-to-put-people-first Colorado recently released a new plan to address behavioral health care across the state. The behavioral health blueprint will streamline care and put people first, said Gov. Jared Polis. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:50:01 GMT /2020-09-23/colorados-new-behavioral-health-blueprint-aims-to-put-people-first Stephanie Daniel