S.O.S. Drug Policy Newsletter & Legislative Updates

Drugged Driving

Drugged Driving

A recent report has been released by the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association on the escalating crisis of drugged driving. While the deadly effects of alcohol and driving are well known and increasing, studies on

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The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact 2021

The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact 2021

The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program has published its 2021 annual report tracking the impact of legalizing recreational marijuana in Colorado.

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Stimulant Deaths on the Rise, Compounded by Rise in Opioids

Stimulant Deaths on the Rise, Compounded by Rise in Opioids

The National Institute for Health Care Management published a series to explore data trends related to the rapid rise in overdose deaths involving stimulants.

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Has Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Increased?

Has Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Increased?

This issue brief presents an overview of trends in substance use disorder treatment between 2015 and 2018 using data from two national surveys.

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