Mobile trucks that help addiction outreach are showcased at the State Capitol for International Over-publicity Day – CBS Denver

2021-12-15 01:38:36 By : Mr. Jianfeng Cai

Denver (CBS4)-A mobile truck was shown at the State Capitol on Tuesday, which can help street dwellers get rid of drug addiction. Lieutenant Dianne Primavera, Governor, welcomes the endorsement of the International Day of Excessive Publicity by healthcare providers. (Credit: CBS)

Colorado now has a behavioral health services office to help combat addiction.

Keith Hayes, a recovering addict, owes his recovery to the Salvation Army. He is now the Director of Rehabilitation at 5280 High School. (Credit: CBS)

"What we have is a deliberate community. Our youth is dying and they need us. We need more rehabilitation schools, we need more opportunities for our young people to find a safe place to learn how to live," Haye Said. (Credit: CBS)

Hayes said 90,000 Americans died last year due to drug overdose. The state showcased mobile medical institutions used to reach street drug users.