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  • Denver city councilman, state lawmaker revive plans for safe injection site, in spite of federal law

    Jennifer Brown

    November 19, 2018 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Denver lawmakers and activists are working to curb drug addiction and prevent overdose deaths with legislation and services. Despite federal illegality, local legislators want to legalize safe injection sites in the state. In the meantime, the Harm Reduction Action Center is a needle exchange group which has saved nearly 1,000 lives with naloxone.

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  • As with birth control, Colorado makes anti-smoking drugs available at pharmacies — no doctor visit required

    Jennifer Brown

    September 19, 2018 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    With a new prescribing protocol in place, drug store pharmacists can prescribe anti-smoking medications. People often visit a pharmacy more than their doctor, and the new protocol allows greater access to necessary medications for those wishing to quit.

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  • Elsa's Story

    Jennifer Brown

    July 17, 2015 |

    The Denver Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Boulder, Colorado

    Children across the U.S. experience gender confusion, causing emotional stress in themselves and their family. Gender identity counselors and gender youth clinics are being created in multiple states to help families find peace in their situation.

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