Marijuana & Other Substances

General Information & Resources:

Aspen Strong - Local calendar and provider directory, information, and resources.
Evidence-based Substance Use Resources - from Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - a long list of resources selected by CDPHE.
Medication Take Back program - drop off unused & expired medications, including controlled substances at the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office in the Pitkin County Courthouse. For more information & other locations click here.
Hotlines and Helplines - Get help now. Local and national, call or text. (For emergencies, call 911)

Resources on retail marijuana - CO state's comprehensive resource on retail marijuana including responsible use, legal questions, & health effects. Has resources for health care providers, educators, parents and users.
Responsibility Grows Here - CO's state public awareness campaign for marijuana. Information for users, parents, pregnant women, and professionals.

Aspen Strong resources - info and resources for parents and trusted adults.
Partnership for Drug Free Kids - resource for all things related to prevention, intervention and treatment for youth substance use.
- Runs a Parent Hotline - call, text or email for support.
Speak Now Colorado - tips, hints and resources for talking to kids and being a trusted adult. In Spanish at Hable Ahora.
Rise Above Colorado - initiative to empower youth to be substance free. Information and resources for parents, educators, community (see resources)
Comprehensive list of resources for schools and educators from CDE.
Evidence-based Substance Use Resources - from Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - a long list of resources selected by CDPHE.
Trusted Adult Training - Public health can provide a free 1-2 hour training for adults to learn about e-cigarettes and/or learn the skills to become trusted adults to support youth. This is great for school staff & teachers, athletic coaches, and parent groups.

Responsibility Grows Here - information and resources for parents and adults
Marijuana: What Parents Need to Know - facts and resources for parents
Understand the Big Deal: How Marijuana Impacts Youth - facts about the impact of marijuana on young people.

"Talk, They Hear You" - SAMHSA's underage drinking prevention campaign with resources, videos and even an app.

Finally, what do we mean when we say "Social Norming"?? See an example here .

Rise Above Colorado - site designed specifically for youth, "Empowering youth to live a life free of substance abuse".
Responsibility Grows Here - this part's for you. Get the [real] facts about marijuana.
Link to vaping info for youth
What are Opioids - lots of [true] information directed to young people about opioids from the Truth Initiative.
When a Parent Uses - concerned about your parents? This site is for you.
Safe2Tell CO HelpLine - get help on all sorts of issues to STAY SAFE. Even report a situation that's endangering you. It's all anonymous. Call 1-877-542-7233 (SAFE) or get the app and contact them online.