Impaired driving is at a 40-year high in Colorado, and a large contributing factor is polyconsumption. As defined by the Centers for Disease Control, polyconsumption is “the use of more than one drug, also known as polysubstance use. This happens when two or more intoxicating substances are taken together, either intentionally or unintentionally.” How is …
Embarking on the exciting journey of college life is a significant milestone for students and a period of transition for parents. Among the myriad of changes that come with this transition, the issue of alcohol and drugs looms large. It’s crucial for both students and parents to approach this transition with awareness, understanding, and a …
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It’s nearly back-to-school time in Northern Colorado! That means we are all working to get students prepared for another school year. Many local students need more than standard school supplies–notebooks, #2 pencils, and binders–to be successful at school. Mentoring can help fill the social-emotional gaps some students face in the academic setting, as mentors provide …
Children and Edibles – 5 Safety Tips Between 2017 and 2021, cases of accidental marijuana edible ingestion by children 5 and under rose 1,375%. Many adults have cannabis edibles in their homes for recreational or medicinal use, and it’s important to store those edibles safely. Here are five safety tips to protect your kids from …
Approximately 88,000 Americans die from alcohol-attributed causes each year, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. According to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Alcohol continues to be the most widely used substance among America’s youth, with an estimated 7.4 million people younger than the age of …
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You may be surprised, but having alcohol on a boat is not against the law, but driving a boat under the influence BUI (boating under the influence) IS. The stats around BUIs are scary. Every year, nearly 1,000 people die in boating accidents nationwide; 50% of these accidents are alcohol related. According to the National Transportation and Safety …
In November 2022, Proposition 125, allowing the sale of wine in grocery and convenience stores, was narrowly passed by voters. No DUI Larimer took a stance against Proposition 125 on safety grounds, arguing that it would increase access to underage and intoxicated consumers. Six months after it passed, our steering committee has received some alarming …
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A DUI Ride-a-long Expereince Our goal at No DUI Larimer is to end impaired driving in Larimer County. We partner with other safety-minded organizations, share ideas at monthly committee meetings, subscribe to news organizations and scientific journals, and have experiences out in our community – all to be aware of what’s happening in Northern Colorado. We want …
My name is Tonya Allen and this is the story about my match with Partners 35 years ago today and how it has changed my life. My family moved to Loveland, CO from Valley Springs, SD in January 1985. I was in the 3rd grade at school. I was the 4th daughter out of 6 girls …
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At No DUI Larimer, we talk a lot about cannabis and driving. And while we do know some things (that marijuana impairs driving for up to four hours after use, and that levels of THC found in the blood are higher when the same amount of cannabis is consumed with alcohol vs. without) there is …
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