{"id":2454969,"date":"2025-07-02T19:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T23:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-announces-3-million-for-overdose-reversal-drug-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T19:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T23:18:58","slug":"colorado-announces-3-million-for-overdose-reversal-drug-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-announces-3-million-for-overdose-reversal-drug-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado announces $3 million for overdose reversal drug &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcolorado-announces-3-million-for-overdose-reversal-drug-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2454969&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Colorado has announced a $3 million grant aimed at providing free naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, to eligible organizations throughout the state. Attorney general Phil Weiser emphasized the importance of this funding in combating the opioid crisis, stating that every life lost to overdose is one too many. <\/p>\n<p>Recent data revealed a significant decrease in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fentanyl-deaths-skyrocket-becoming-nations-leading-killer-for-adults-age-18-45\/\" title=\"... Skyrocket, Becoming Nation\u2019s Leading Killer For Adults Age 18-45\">fentanyl-related deaths<\/a> in Colorado, attributed in part to the increased availability of naloxone. Though, total opioid-involved deaths still remain high. The funding for this grant comes from national settlements with drug manufacturers, such as Purdue Pharma, and aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >maintain key harm reduction strategies amidst potential federal funding cuts<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Weiser expressed the urgency of having naloxone accessible throughout various organizations to prevent fatalities and support recovery efforts, noting that over 1,600 people died from overdoses in Colorado last year. The state anticipates receiving nearly $870 million from these settlements over the next 18 years to support ongoing efforts in addressing the opioid epidemic.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Colorado announces $3 million for overdose reversal drug<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2164536\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &mdash;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Colorado<\/a> recently announced a $3 million grant to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/drug-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">provide free naloxone<\/a> to eligible organizations statewide.<\/p>\n<p>Naloxone, which is known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. It works by blocking the effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/opioids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">opioids<\/a> such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3461343\/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-house-stalled-amendment-vote-as-leadership-persuades-holdouts\/\">&#8216;Big, beautiful bill&#8217; stalls in House as leadership works to persuade holdouts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3461180\/gavin-newsom-tax-credit-trump-film-tariffs\/\">Gavin Newsom signs $750M tax credit for film and TV made in California<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3461098\/andre-bauer-senate-bid-replace-lindsey-graham-south-carolina-2026\/\">Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer launches Senate bid to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Every life lost to an opioid overdose is one too many,&rdquo; said Attorney General Phil Weiser. &ldquo;This funding puts a proven tool in the hands of the people who need it most. We are using every resource available to protect communities, prevent overdoses, and support recovery.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This comes as fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_442f69cc-5c0c-4ba7-af63-5aba1b6470f5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous reporting<\/a>&nbsp;by The Center Square.<\/p>\n<p>According to that report, fentanyl-related deaths dropped from 1,184 in December 2023 to 801 in November 2024. While a 32.4% reduction over that year, it is still well above fentanyl death rates prior to 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Total opioid-involved deaths saw a 24% reduction over that same period, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;State officials attribute this progress in part to the wider availability of naloxone and other public health strategies aimed at reducing overdose deaths and supporting recovery,&rdquo; said&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coag.gov\/press-releases\/attorney-general-phil-weiser-naloxone-bulk-purchase-fund-6-24-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a press release<\/a>&nbsp;from Weiser&rsquo;s office. &ldquo;Naloxone continues to be a cornerstone of these efforts because of its effectiveness in reversing overdoses and saving lives.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, state officials say it is important to have continuity throughout the states in schools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yes-safe-smoking-kits-include-free-crack-pipes-we-know-because-we-got-them\/\" title=\"Yes, Safe Smoking Kits Include Free Crack Pipes. We Know Because We Got Them.\">harm reduction organizations<\/a>, law enforcement agencies, and other groups using and distributing naloxone throughout their communities.<\/p>\n<p>This distribution could be at risk as Colorado faces federal funding cuts, specifically the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminating $11 billion in public health funds.<\/p>\n<p>While a preliminary injunction has been issued temporarily restoring access to those funds while litigation continues, Weiser decided to move forward with the $3 million grant to ensure that organizations statewide can continue to provide naloxone through June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;More than 1,600 people died from overdoses last year in Colorado.,&rdquo; said Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne. &ldquo;This is why Denver Health believes harm reduction strategies, such as readily available naloxone, are so vital to helping us prevent more deaths in our community.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3460553\/judge-allows-antisemitic-colorado-attacker-family-deportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">JUDGE ALLOWS DEPORTATION OF ANTISEMITIC COLORADO ATTACKER&rsquo;S FAMILY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one-time grant funding comes from nationwide settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_d360e411-8a9d-4a35-934f-93361fa8ee5c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a recent one<\/a>&nbsp;made against Purdue Pharma.<\/p>\n<p>Currently Colorado is on track to receive nearly $870 million from those settlements over 18 years. The state has already received $132.6 million.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2164536\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2164536\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorado allocates $3 million for naloxone distribution statewide<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2454970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/narcan-naloxone-container-washington.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6024,58321,11464,32068,32076],"class_list":["post-2454969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-colorado","tag-drug-funding","tag-overdose","tag-public-health","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/narcan-naloxone-container-washington.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2454969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2454969"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2454969\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2454973,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2454969\/revisions\/2454973"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2454970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2454969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2454969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2454969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}