Fort Lyon Prison, Closed by Budget Cuts, Reopens to House Homeless

Fort Lyon Prison, Closed By Budget Cuts, Reopens To House Homeless

Filed under: Denver Drug Use

Formerly known as the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility, the 550-acre facility in Bent County, Colorado will now offer supportive housing, health services, substance abuse treatment, counseling and job training for the homeless. From there, it is hoped …
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Here Are All The People Who Have Died From A Marijuana Overdose

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The police groups also make a number of additional controversial claims that marijuana use itself leads to violent behavior, suicidal thoughts and interest in harder drugs. Scientific studies have not been able to prove this causation ….. no drugs or …
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Hispanic teens more likely to use drugs, study says

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Hispanic teens are more likely to use illicit drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine, compared with their African-American and Caucasian counterparts, according to a new study. The study was released this month by the Partnership at Drug Free …
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