The state’s Medicaid program has come up with a new way to combat the opioid epidemic. Health First Colorado will only pay for an initial seven-day Continue reading
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CO Medicaid Takes Steps To Combat Opioids
Man Who Stole Laughing Gas In Craig Found Dead
Police have determined the person responsible for the February break-in at the Craig Airgas was the same individual found deceased in a Vernal hotel room in March. Eagle County Continue reading
Tipton Talks Opiod Legislation
Colorado Congressman Scott Tipton has cosponsored legislation intended to push back against opioid abuse and addiction in the US and Northwest Colorado. The Congressman has put forth legislation that would require additional labeling for opioid medication, and another bill that would change the patient evaluation systems for Continue reading
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Addiction To Opioids May Increase Pain
Opioid addiction is on the rise across Northwest Colorado. A new study shows that addiction to prescription pain killers may actually make you feel worse. New research from C-U shows opioid use in rat’s actually increased their chronic pain. According to Peter Grace, who helped conduct the study, pain Continue reading
