CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf
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BILL SUMMARY For COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION
INTERIM COMMITTEE OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Date Jul 9, 2019
Location Old State Library
Community-based Substance Use Disorder Prevention - Committee Discussion Only
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03:35:53 PM |
Senator Petterson reconvened the meeting.
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03:35:54 PM |
Marion Rorke, Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials, discussed local efforts related to substance use prevention, including Communities that Care and telehealth services. She discussed local public health agencies' goals of supporting youth substance use prevention efforts.
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03:38:38 PM |
Mae Thompson, Rise Above Colorado, spoke about the efforts of Rise Above Colorado to help youth gain skills and relationships to impact teens' perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance abuse and to help youth make empowered, healthy choices.
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03:42:02 PM |
Rain Green, Rise Above Colorado, discussed her participation with the group and helping other teens make good choices about substance use and misuse.
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03:44:06 PM |
Vrishank Bikkumalla, Rise Above Colorado, discussed his work with this group, including developing a vaping website and let other teens know that not all teens are using drugs and alcohol. Mr. Bikkumalla responded to questions. Ms. Thompson responded to questions.
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