Much of Colorado’s attention, where it comes to drug use, has been focused on marijuana and the repercussions of its legalization. However, there is a more pressing, more fatal drug issue which is being pushed to the side. Two of … Continue reading
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The portrait of opioid addiction in the United States has taken on a very different hue. Half a century ago, opioid addiction typically began with heroin. Young men from low-income neighborhoods were the most likely candidates–usually starting around age sixteen. … Continue reading
Prescription painkillers have garnered a great deal of media attention in recent months and years. A handful of celebrity overdoses have brought to the spotlight the risks of these powerful opioid drugs, highlighting the fact that their misuse can be … Continue reading