Pandemic accelerated addictions, Colorado Springs treatment facilities racing to catch up
The need for programs to help Colorado Springs residents beat addiction to substances is as great as the gap is wide, say those working in recovery, but they see hope on the horizon. One huge hole: There’s no inpatient facility in the city for rehabilitative treatment extending 30 to 90 days, said Trudy Hodges, CEO…
Opioid Epidemic Funding
AG Weiser announces a funding proposal to support the fight against opioids in Southern Colorado. Southern Colorado counties could soon see additional funding in the battle against opioids. Attorney General Phil Weiser outlined a proposal Monday, which would distribute millions in?settlement funds?to local governments, and next steps for El Paso and Teller Counties. Read the…