Colorado Teen Addiction Hotline
Colorado Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
Commonly abused substances among Colorado teenagers include alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, prescription drugs, and occasionally other illicit drugs like methamphetamine or opioids. The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado has raised additional concerns about its potential impact on teenage use and availability.
Addressing teenage substance abuse in Colorado involves a multifaceted approach that includes prevention, education, early intervention, and treatment programs. Schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and government agencies often collaborate to provide resources and support for at-risk teenagers.
Prevention programs aim to educate young people about the risks associated with substance abuse and provide them with the skills and knowledge to make healthier choices. School-based prevention efforts, community outreach, and peer support networks play a crucial role in raising awareness and promoting drug-free environments.
Early intervention is vital for identifying and assisting teenagers who may be experimenting with or at risk of developing substance abuse problems. Early identification can prevent escalation into more severe issues and provide necessary support to teenagers and their families.
Colorado offers various treatment services for adolescents struggling with substance abuse, including outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs, counseling, and support groups. Accessible and evidence-based treatment options are essential for promoting recovery and addressing the underlying issues contributing to substance use. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 Now.
Substance Abuse Statistics Colorado Teenagers
Teenagers in Colorado are 37.40% more likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen as reported by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS)
- 50,000 or 11.45% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 84.00% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 17.40% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year.
- 0.69% report using cocaine in the last year.
- 0.23% report using methamphetamines.
- Up to 0.11% used heroin (data is limited).
- 2.06% report misusing pain relievers.
- 10.53% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- They’re 15.08% more likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 286,000 adults aged 18- to 25-years-old used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in Colorado are 36.41% more likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 4.58% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 2.06% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
Colorado National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The Colorado Teenager Addiction Hotline is a nationwide resource for teens struggling with substance abuse. Call (888) 351-0084 to speak with a professional substance abuse specialist. The Colorado Teen Addiction Hotline trained counselors are available 24/7, ready to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your concerns.
24/7 Free Confidential Hotline
Remember, your call is confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. We respect your privacy and are here to support you in a way that best suits your needs.
Colorado Teenager Addiction Resources
Rise Above Colorado
Rise Above Colorado has been a successful leader in promoting healthy youth behavior and preventing substance misuse since its inception in 2008 as the Colorado Meth Project. Our public awareness work in correcting misperceptions about youth substance use is called Positive Community Norming. This evidence-based approach is based on The Montana Institute’s Science of the Positive framework and leverages Rise Above’s unique insight and experience in effectively communicating with teens in a compelling, relatable and accurate way. Rise Above Colorado, with its shared risk and protective factor approach to prevention, connects with and educates teens using honesty and data, ultimately paving a path to a healthy future for Colorado’s teens without the negative influence of drugs.
The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC)
The Colorado School Safety Resource Center CSSRC provides free consultation, resources, training, and technical assistance to foster safe and secure learning environments, positive school climates, and early intervention to prevent crisis situations. We support schools and local agencies in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of emergencies and crisis situations.
Forward Together Colorado Mental Health & Wellbeing
Forward Together Colorado Youth experts as well as Colorado parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and mentors — write or contribute to the material you see on our websites. Let’s meet some of them. We work with organizations across the state to ensure young people from all backgrounds have access to healthy, supportive relationships with adults and peers. Tap the icons to learn about our partners and their work.