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Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

$2 million goes to Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute tribes from opioid settlements

‘It won’t have a huge impact, but it does help,’ Ute Mountain Ute tribal chairman says

DATE: Sep 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

14 lives in 14 weeks

Public health approach to drug use is meeting people where they’re at – and saving lives

DATE: Aug 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inpatient substance use treatment in Durango possible, but unlikely

Results of long-awaited feasibility study outline needs and options related to opioid crisis

DATE: Jul 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Findings on substance use in Pine River Valley released

Community dialogue conducted by Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency

DATE: Jun 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Leaving for treatment can be hard; coming back is an added burden

When substance abuse patients return, they find same triggers, few support systems

DATE: May 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Addiction has found its way to Southwest Colorado; robust treatment services have not

In rural areas, inpatient substance use centers can be hard to access; the ramifications can be severe

DATE: May 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Leaving friends, family and community for treatment is hard, but some have little choice

Patients must travel hours for inpatient substance use care – if they can find it at all

DATE: May 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Partnership of community organizations aims to help those suffering substance use in rural areas

Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency will be leading community dialogue sessions this fall

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kids Are Worth It event tackles substance use among teens

Speakers address dangers of fentanyl, how parents can talk to children

DATE: May 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’

In the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs

DATE: Mar 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local film highlights rafting recovery program in the Durango area

‘The Flow We Find’ follows a Colorado River float trip for those affected by substance abuse

DATE: Mar 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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