Colorado invests another $5 million in opioid recovery infrastructure across the state
May 15, 2025 (DENVER) – The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded $5 million in funding to 12 organizations and local governments across the state working to combat the opioid crisis. The awards come from more than $871 million in settlements that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office secured from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role […]
What Recovery from Addiction Looks Like
Racquel Garcia is one of 22.2 million Americans in recovery from substance use disorder – how she’s turned pain into power to help others recover by Carie Behounek | May 12, 2025 Racquel Garcia showed up to the interview dressed for a funeral. In a black dress and high heels, the addiction counselor and peer recovery […]
What Is Addiction, and How Can We Stop It?
Scientists look at everything from genetics and trauma to personality and social traits 12 minute read by Matthew Hastings | April 28, 2025 What you need to know: This is the first in a series of articles that will examine the complicated and heart-wrenching nature of addiction. Over the coming weeks, the CU Anschutz newsroom will explore […]