Drug Rehabs in Denver, CO



Drug And Alcohol Addiction In Denver, Colorado
Colorado, known for snow-capped mountains and hot springs, is also known for the legalization of Marijuana. Although Marijuana is frequently used, more and more Denver residents have increasingly abused alcohol and drugs like Heroin, Benzodiazepines, and Methamphetamines. Reports reveal Colorado suffers one of the United States’ worst drug problems, with Colorado having had “the third-most serious drug problems of any state.”
Though young males have historically consumed the majority of drugs like Opioids, one analysis showed 7% of women in Colorado with substance use disorders were pregnant. The drug of greatest concern in the Denver area has been Heroin in recent years, due to the frequency of its use and the many dangers associated with the drug.
Denver Benzodiazepine use (drugs like Xanax and Valium) remain a cause of concern, as thousands of Denver residents have prescriptions. Death rates related to Benzo use have skyrocketed since the turn of the millennium.
Denver And Marijuana Addiction
Legal Marijuana use in Denver is one of the most well-known facts about Denver. Despite Marijuana’s legal status in the city, there are many negative consequences from its use.
Marijuana is often mixed with alcohol and Opioids, creating a unique addiction pattern in some Denver natives. Although most people who use Marijuana are not addicted, an estimated 9% have been. Denver residents who struggle with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety are at risk of Marijuana addiction and abuse. People who abuse Marijuana also run the risk of it being laced with other drugs.
Rising Rates Of Opioid Use Denver
Opioids, like Methadone and Codeine, are widely consumed in Denver, and rates of use have continued to rise. Denver’s Opioid use has increased by 933% over a 14-year timespan. Since 2005, drug overdose deaths have outnumbered deaths involving car accidents.
Common factors behind fatal Opioid overdoses in Denver include:
- The quality of Opioids being taken
- Other drugs mixed in with Opioids, such as Meth and Fentanyl
- Relapses after a lengthy period of sobriety (especially relapses after returning from jail)
Fortunately, some people suffering with substance use disorders are getting treated. However, there are still many people suffering with addiction who are not getting the treatment they need.

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Government Programs
Find local government programs that promote sober living and will help you find peace in your day to day life.
Name | Location | Phone |
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Colorado Narcotics Anonymous |
P.O. Box 1437 Denver, CO 80201 |
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Mile High Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous |
P. O. Box 140100 Edgewater, CO 80214-0100 |
303-832-3784) |
Boulder Area of Narcotics Anonymous |
3700 Baseline Rd. Boulder, Co 80303 |
303-412-2884 |
College Programs
The CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center
University of Colorado Denver
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Harm Reduction Group-Student and Community Counseling Center
Metropolitan State University of Denver
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Counseling and Personal Development
Regis University
3333 Regis Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80221-1099
Counseling Services
University of Denver
2240 E Buchtel Blvd
3N, Denver, CO 80210
Health & Counseling Services
Johnson & Wales University-Denver
1800 Pontiac Street Denver
CO 80220
Counseling Services
Adventist University of Health Sciences
950 E. Harvard Ave. Suite B80 Denver
CO 80210
Counseling Services
Platt College-Aurora
3100 S. Parker Rd. Aurora
CO 80014
Counseling Center
Colorado School of Mines
1770 Elm Street
Golden, CO 80401
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
University of Colorado Boulder
1900 Wardenburg Drive
Boulder, CO 80309
AA and NA Meetings in Denver
Name | Address | Fellowship | Hours |
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Denver Area Central Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous | 2926 Zuni St. #202, Denver 80211 | Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Westminster | Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, 4097 Main St. Westminster, CO 80031 | Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | Monday: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
BRIGHTON | Ambulance Building, 1750 Egbert St. Brighton, CO 80601 | Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | Monday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Boulder County AA | 5401 Western Ave. Suite D. Boulder, Colorado 80301 | Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | |
WELCOME HOME GROUP | 5375 Western Ave, Boulder, CO 80301 | Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | Monday: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
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