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…

Come Walk With Me virtual breakfast raises $55,500 for increased addiction recovery needs

Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a third more calls reaching out to the nonprofit Springs Recovery Connection for help because of addictions, up from 2,000 contacts in 2019. To address those needs as it works toward creating a “Recovery Friendly Community,” SRC on Sept. 24 welcomed guests to a Loyal Coffee-and-biscotti-to-go virtual…