Coloradans die from the effects of alcohol at one of the highest rates in the country, but the state's reaction has been a shrug, especially when compared to the aggressive response to opioids like fentanyl.
The Denver Post is publishing a four-part series examining why alcohol-related deaths are so common in Colorado and what could be done to save more lives. Many people remain unaware of the full risks of drinking, and the state hasn't taken steps to reduce consumption.
Alcohol treatment is relatively available in Colorado, with 503 treatment programs in the state, but families dealing with addiction or alcohol-use disorder are having trouble finding them.
If you're wondering whether you're drinking too much, the answer depends on whether you're thinking about your long-term health, or about whether your relationship with alcohol is becoming unhealthy.
More pregnant and postpartum women in Colorado die from suicide or overdoses than any other causes, and those deaths represent a small percentage of moms who need help, advocates say.