A rise in substance abuse poses serious challenges for Colorado families, community leaders and agencies, and treatment providers. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA), "substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home." Access to SUD treatment is more important than ever. There is an increased need for a wide range of substance use disorder services, including prevention, intervention, withdrawal management, outpatient, residential, recovery supports, and many other evidence-based aids.
