Trump administration proposes cuts to lifesaving Narcan program
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
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A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Nitazenes are powerful synthetic drugs that, in some cases, can be even more dangerous than fentanyl and carfentanil.
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
The facility has been approved after years of debate over its legality, in a move experts hope will help Scotland reduce drug deaths.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another car crashed into the fence of a home along a stretch of Peoria Street in Aurora that neighbors say has become a "speedway."
After shutting down operations at their longtime home in Boulder last month, the Dark Horse appears poised for a resurgence.
We have another rollercoaster finish for the week in the world of weather. Everything from fire danger and snow to a hard freeze is in play between now and the weekend.
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
A new report out from the independent research group The Keystone Policy Center casts a light on Colorado's small rural school districts.
Another car crashed into the fence of a home along a stretch of Peoria Street in Aurora that neighbors say has become a "speedway."
After shutting down operations at their longtime home in Boulder last month, the Dark Horse appears poised for a resurgence.
We have another rollercoaster finish for the week in the world of weather. Everything from fire danger and snow to a hard freeze is in play between now and the weekend.
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
A new report out from the independent research group The Keystone Policy Center casts a light on Colorado's small rural school districts.
A Parker coffee shop says a construction project they were never warned about is threatening their business.
The Colorado State Patrol has released a list of "primary factors" that are believed to be behind Tuesday's I-70 pileup near the Eisenhower Tunnel.
A town hall in Boulder about the Colorado Connector was packed with people wanting to know more about how their commute might change in a few years.
After shutting down operations at their longtime home in Boulder last month, the Dark Horse appears poised for a resurgence.
Another car crashed into the fence of a home along a stretch of Peoria Street in Aurora that neighbors say has become a "speedway."
The Denver Nuggets have released their schedule for their postseason matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA Playoffs first-round series features the Nuggets, the No. 3 seed, and the Wolves, the No. 6 seed.
The Denver Pioneers ice hockey players celebrated the team's 11th national title with fans at the University of Denver's Magness Arena.
A celebration is being held on the University of Denver campus to celebrate the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team.
Colorado's incredibly warm and dry winter means golf courses in the Denver metro area are open for business.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
The union says it got new equipment for workers and assured they wouldn't be responsible for faulty gear. Now the union is asking lawmakers to pass a bill that would prevent them from having to negotiate for bathroom breaks.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed. Now he's on the leading edge of science.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
After shutting down operations at their longtime home in Boulder last month, the Dark Horse appears poised for a resurgence.
The union says it got new equipment for workers and assured they wouldn't be responsible for faulty gear. Now the union is asking lawmakers to pass a bill that would prevent them from having to negotiate for bathroom breaks.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.