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For the past 20 years, overdose deaths have dramatically increased in Colorado. While the state has tried to reduce overdose rates, one effective strategy that has not been utilized is for the state to give local control to cities that want to develop Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC).
Broken No More is the leading Harm Reduction advocacy group of families that have loved and lost people who use drugs to overdose.
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Broken No More is the leading Harm Reduction advocacy group of families that have loved and lost people who use drugs to overdose.
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Fentanyl in Colorado Brief:
As state lawmakers work to address the crisis, the public dialogue in the Capitol and the media has revealed a significant level of misunderstanding about fentanyl, the causes of the recent increase in overdose deaths, and how to effectively respond to it.
Coalition Letter to the Colorado General Assembly Regarding Drug Possession Penalties
On behalf of the more than 60 undersigned organizations, we are writing to urge you to oppose making simple drug possession a felony. We agree that bold action must be taken to address the overdose crisis. But we do not believe people with an addiction should be made felons for simple
drug possession, and polls show most Coloradans (and most Americans) agree.
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Overdose deaths are preventable and we as concerned community members can do something about it.
As you know, the overdose crisis is a public health emergency that demands a public health response. Criminalization efforts will only continue to increase drug overdose deaths.
Community members, businesses, and organizations are committed to supporting evidence-based interventions that prevent disease and death in our community. We look forward to having you as part of a growing and diverse coalition of stakeholders engaging in dialogue towards a comprehensive plan for the public safety of our community.
We know about the potential fentanyl and criminalization bills that sound like they are going to be introduced in the Colorado State Legislature in 2022. The session began last Wednesday, January 12, with a bang. We've got some work to do. We're going to need your help defeating these bills.
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We can do this together.
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