The first chart book should be available early next year. The Forum will be held in the main auditorium of Ft. Logan at 3550 West Oxford Avenue in Denver . The topics include an overview of the most recent ADAD research on statewide substance abuse by ADAD Evaluation and Information Services staff, Bruce Mendelson , and a presentation by Dr. William McAuliff who will discuss substance abuse in Colorado compared to other states. Dr. McAuliff works for North Charles Research and Planning Group that recently conducted a national study of substance abuse issues.
Substance abuse is an ongoing threat to the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Colorado.
Directly or indirectly, it touches the lives of everyone in the state. This will be the first in a series of planned forums to increase awareness of the problems associated with substance abuse, and to discuss effective prevention and treatment strategies. There are several proposed changes, but final decisions have not been made nor have details been worked out. The following proposed changes would impact the operation of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division and the contracts it has with providers. One of the proposals under consideration is consolidation of all children's programs including a portion of ADAD's operations.