Drug Laws and Practices: Reviewing Punishment versus Rehab

Posted by admin on Apr 13, 2010 in News Articles | 0 comments

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Article by Kendall Alexander, Greeley Tribune, April 13, 2010:

At look at the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice’s review of drug laws, practices and research.  Based on their findings, they have concluded, “that drug laws and strategies would be improved by more clearly differentiating between those drug offenders who are primarily users and addicts from the more serious offenders who engage in the crimes of distribution, manufacturing and trafficking of drugs.”  The study of the commission led to introduction of “A bill for an act concerning changes to crimes involving controlled substances,” HB 1352. 

CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate 4.12.10

Posted by admin on Apr 13, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The 2010 Legislative Session is nearing its end and CBHC is staying busy tracking important bills impacting the community mental health system.  CLICK HERE to read our most recent Legislative Update and revised Bill Tracking Slate.  These resources are clear, concise, and a handy way for you to stay on top of how the work of the sixty seventh Colorado General Assembly will effect you!

CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate 4.12.10

Suicide is the Third Leading Cause of Death among 15-24 Year Olds

Posted by admin on Apr 1, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), working in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Inspire USA Foundation, announced today the launch of a national public service announcement (PSA) campaign designed to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts among teens in the United States. 

“Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24 year-olds, following unintended injuries and homicide. While suicides account for approximately 1.4 percent of all deaths in the United States annually, they comprise 12 percent of deaths among this age group. In 2006, 4,189 people between ages 15 and 24 died by suicide. Furthermore, for every youth who died by suicide, it is estimated that 100-200 attempts are made.”

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EFFORT TO PREVENT TEEN SUICIDE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO

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New CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate Available

Posted by admin on Mar 24, 2010 in Legislative | 1 comment

The latest CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate are now available online.  Click here to read up on the latest status of important pieces of legislation impacting Colorado's community mental health system. 

Report Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Services and Outcomes Now Available

Posted by admin on Mar 24, 2010 in Research/Publications | 0 comments

SBIRT Colorado has released a document summarizing the services delivered and outcomes realized from the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) project through February 2010.  The document provides a number of helpful links, charts and statistics, and updates on important efforts to improve the healthcare of Coloradans by making screening for alcohol and substance use a routine practice. 

Click here to visit the CBHC Library and read the SBIRT Services and Outcomes February 2010 Report.