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Addiction and Treatment Providers in Denver, CO

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Denver’s outdoor allure and vibrant arts scene foster an ideal healing environment. Yet, drug overdoses grip the city—over 2,500 Coloradans died in 2021, with fentanyl-involved deaths in Denver County surging 40% in 2023.

Combating Addiction with Awareness and Empowerment

The Office of Drug Strategy educates on prevention and resources. Community-based programs provide peer support and sober events. Initiatives like Roads to Recovery divert individuals into treatment over jail, while LEAD connects them to services as an alternative to arrest.

Denver County Statistics

  • 2,500 opioid overdose deaths in 2021
  • Fentanyl deaths up 40% in 2023
  • 15% increase in drug overdoses, Denver 2023
  • Higher heroin overdose rates in Denver, 2017
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Denver’s Deadly Addiction Epidemic: 522 Lives Lost

If you’re struggling with addiction in Denver, know that you’re not alone. In 2023, Denver saw a record 522 fatal drug overdoses, a 15% increase from the previous year. But there is hope. Denver has many compassionate treatment options available to help you safely detox, learn coping skills, and rebuild your life. Recovery is possible with the right support.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Denver, CO

Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains just east of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1858 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Today, it’s Colorado’s capital and most populous city with around 715,000 residents.

Denverites love the outdoors, with hiking, biking, and skiing being popular activities. They also enjoy the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene, including museums, theater, music, and street art.

Denver has a thriving arts and culture scene with world-class museums, unique art districts, and iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre. It hosts festivals year-round celebrating film, music, and more.

With its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and sunny climate, Denver offers an ideal environment for healing during drug rehab treatment.

Learn More: https://www.denvergov.org/
Need treatment nearby in Denver, Colorado? Choose a drug/alcohol rehab center from our list, or call our hotline now for free help.

Awareness Campaigns

Denver’s Office of Drug Strategy runs awareness campaigns to educate the public about substance abuse prevention and treatment resources. The Denver Public Health Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program works with community members to address underage drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug misuse.

Community-based programs like FullCircle provide peer support groups and sober social events for teens and young adults recovering from addiction. Advocates for Recovery Colorado empowers individuals and families navigating recovery through education and advocacy.

Legislative Measures

Denver has implemented harm reduction strategies such as the Roads to Recovery initiative, which aims to divert people with substance use disorders into treatment instead of jail. The city also operates a clean syringe access program to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

Law enforcement agencies like the Denver Police Department collaborate with public health organizations on programs such as the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) to connect individuals to community-based treatment and support services as an alternative to arrest.

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Opioid Settlement Funds in Denver County

Denver County is receiving opioid settlement funds from lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis. Since 2022, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office has given Denver nearly $7.2 million to distribute, with more expected over the next 15 years from a total of $750 million for the state. The Denver Opioid Abatement Council manages the funds, allocating them to prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and innovative programs.

Find Treatment in Colorado

The Centennial State has slipped to a ranking of 12th in the country for drug abuse. Each year around 24% of the state's population uses illegal drugs while nearly 5% of its population abuses alcohol. Substance-related deaths in Colorado were responsible for 15.12% between 2008 and 2017. Fortunately, Colorado drug and alcohol addiction treatment are available to help a person overcome addiction.

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    Statistic Citations:
  • Axios. (2024, January 8). Fatal drug overdoses soar in Denver. Axios. https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/01/08/fatal-drug-overdoses-denver
  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. (n.d.). Overdose prevention. Retrieved from https://cdphe.colorado.gov/overdose-prevention
  • Smith, J. (2024, January 8). Fatal drug overdoses soar in Denver. Axios. Retrieved from https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/01/08/fatal-drug-overdoses-denver
  • Colorado General Assembly. (2017). Heroin in Colorado. Retrieved from https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/heroin_in_colorado_final_4.13.17.pdf
    • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • Denverite. (2024, February 13). Denver opioid settlement funding. Retrieved from https://denverite.com/2024/02/13/denver-opioid-settlement-funding/
  • City and County of Denver. (n.d.). Denver regional opioid abatement settlement funding. Retrieved from https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment/Community-Behavioral-Health/Behavioral-Health-Strategies/Denver-Regional-Opioid-Abatement-Settlement-Funding
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