Treatment Options for Coloradans with Substance Use Disorder Will Be Expanding

New law expands treatment for substance use disorders in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — A new Colorado law expanding treatment options for individuals in the state with substance use disorders goes into effect July 1. The law, Treatment for Substance Use Disorders, HB24-104, was sponsored by Sen. Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton and approved by Gov. Jared Polis on June 6. This is one of a few new laws slated to go into effect on July 1. New requirements begin July 1 for Colorado concealed carry permits “More than 1,50…

Treatment options for Coloradans with substance use disorder will be expanding

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, starting July 1, will be required to provide reentry services to people before they are released from the Division of Youth Services or a Department of Corrections facility. According to officials, the reentry services will be: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) medications, via an opioid treatment program; A 30-day supply of additional medications, if needed; and Case…

Opioid crisis in Spokane County continues

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County continues to grapple with the ongoing opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths reaching unprecedented levels. During a briefing on Tuesday, Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh shared alarming data with county commissioners.

Creek County’s collaborative approach transforms opioid crisis response

The program addresses multiple needs simultaneously: housing assistance, medication for opioid use disorder, recovery housing scholarships, parenting and GED classes in jail and substance-use education for pregnant women.