Most Colorado residents won’t need to understand the heroin laws in their state. It’s a drug considered taboo by most of society and, outside of it being illegal, the average person wouldn’t know much about it. Still, there are serious consequences for those who use,...
What are Colorado’s laws on controlled substances?
Being arrested in Colorado for possession of controlled substances carries serious penalties if a conviction is obtained. In this situation, you need a solid defense in your case. It’s important to know the state’s laws and how you can face charges. How are controlled...
Alcohol and Drug-Related Crimes: The statistics
It may not be easy to determine the role of drugs and alcohol in the committing of crimes. It also may be that the person committing the crime is not under the influence at the time of the crime; they may be stealing money or goods to support their habit. States...
Recognizing the signs of opioid abuse in young adults
Over the past two decades, the opioid epidemic has taken a huge toll on Colorado families. The rate of heroin overdose deaths in the state more than quadrupled between 2010 and 2016. Unfortunately, a deadly addiction often begins with misusing prescription opioids. ...
Bill changes single-use possession from felony to misdemeanor
In 2019 Colorado's governor signed HB 19-1263, a bill intended to reduce certain felony possession charges to a misdemeanor offense. Under certain circumstances, individuals found with Schedule I and Schedule II substances may not face a felony conviction and so can...
The dangers of self-medicating with illegal substances
Mental illness has no easy solution. There is no one answer that works for everyone. Some people who suffer mental health problems need therapy, medication or a combination of both to feel better. Unfortunately, many people suffer undiagnosed mental health disorders...