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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

Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender

15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado attorney general plots path forward in opioid crisis during Durango visit

Law enforcement, health professions hold workshop to discuss funding and programming options

DATE: Oct 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hard drugs being trafficked into area, Sheriff’s Office says

Mexican cartels are a major source, according to law enforcement

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

17-year-old’s death ruled an overdose

Teenager died five days before 18th birthday

DATE: May 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors

DATE: Jan 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Social distancing reduces number of Detox referrals

Stress triggers, including stay-at-home order, could reverse trend

DATE: Apr 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District reports increase in expulsions

New therapeutic program could serve students with substance abuse problems

DATE: Dec 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Axis Health System CEO Bern Heath to retire

Leader built new facilities, integrated health care

DATE: Dec 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attorney general confident maker of OxyContin will settle Colorado lawsuit

Weiser: Funds from legal battle should boost treatment

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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