opioid abuse
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Pueblo County might lawyer up over opioid abuse
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Remember those lawsuits filed by the states against Big Tobacco back in the ’90s? Well, state and local governments have trained their sights – and their lawyers – on a new, common scourge: opioid abuse. And as with the tobacco industry, there once again are some deep pockets to go after – the pharmaceutical industry…
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Tickets still available for Northern Colorado AIDS Project benefit Saturday
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Tickets are still available for the Northern Colorado AIDS Project‘s annual Sowing Seeds of Change reception at Bath Garden Center in Fort Collins. Tickets are available by clicking here. The event starts at 6, but at 7:30 p.m., “let your inner diva shine and get your karaoke on!” organizers said. The money helps people in…
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TIPTON: A shared commitment to fight opioid abuse
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The opioid crisis continues to afflict our nation, and Colorado has not been immune. Far from it. In fact, every year that goes by brings more and more tragic stories of those who are suffering or have lost their battle to drug use. The Denver Post recently reported an 80 percent jump in newborns going through…
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TIPTON: On the agenda for 2018 — water rights, veterans care and more
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It is an honor to represent the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District, and with the second session of the 115th Congress underway. I am focused on continuing to advance legislation to build economic opportunities for hardworking Colorado families, protect our nation’s public lands, and guarantee safe and healthy communities. In 2017, my colleagues and…
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Rep. Brittany Pettersen pleased with bipartisan leadership on opioid plan
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State Rep. Brittany Pettersen was pleased after Gov. John Hickenlooper finished his State of the State address Thursday. He, Senate President Kevin Grantham and House Speaker Crisanta Duran agreed with her: Something must be done about Colorado’s opioid abuse epidemic. Each of the leaders made finding answers a priority. “We really have all of our…
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Rep. Leslie Herod, Council President Albus Brooks to lead talk on drug abuse in Denver
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Elected officials and experts are planning a “community conversation” about drug abuse Thursday evening in Denver. The meeting is open to the public. Let by state Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, and Denver City Council President Albus Brooks, the meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mile High United Way at 711 Park Ave. West.…
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Bennet urges Trump to expand access to drug antidote by negotiating prices
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As Colorado withers under a opioid overdose crisis, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is trying to expand the availability of the antidote naloxone by making it more affordable. He and 17 other Democratic senators are urging President Trump to prove he’s the great deal-maker he alleges by negotiating prices. President Trump’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction…
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Some first aid is on the way for Colorado’s opioid crisis
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In places across Colorado that have been hit hard by the opioid crisis there are few resources, especially for those who’ve served in the military and find themselves with a substance-abuse problem. This week the state learned it’ll get nearly $400,000 for veteran drug courts. The Department of Justice grant is being awarded to the…
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Colorado’s political, civic leaders aim to tackle opioid abuse
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Government and business leaders, recovery advocates and others will discuss how the state is addressing its opioid crisis today at a town hall-style summit hosted by Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman. A press announcement issued by Coffman’s office Tuesday says she will be joined by Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Lyons Mayor Connie Sullivan, who will…
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Topping the list of rural concerns: jobs, health care — and opioid abuse
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Over the month of August, my team and I traveled over 1,700 miles across the 3rd Congressional District and state of Colorado, making over 30 stops to discuss the most pressing issues facing our nation. I had the privilege of visiting with local economic development leaders, county commissioners, school boards, health care providers, veterans groups,…
