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Jun 10, 2026 - Jonathan from our team was interviewed on Denver7's Mile High Living

How Colorado teens are teaching each other about drugs

May 03, 2026 - Drug education programs that let young people lead the way are often the most impactful, experts say

From 'Just Say No' to Narcan: How drug education is changing in a modern world

May 03, 2026 - Putting education about weed, fentanyl and more drugs into the hands of students is a stark departure from historical norms

New Mural Coming to Grand Junction

Sep 19, 2025 - KJCT8 Grand Junction

Guest Column: Fentanyl Crisis Gets Much-needed Attention

May 05, 2023 - The Gazette

Press Releases

Bear Valley International School Wins Denver Mural Contest, Bringing Student’s Art to Life

Mar 13, 2025 - Bear Valley International School has won a Denver Public Schools-wide mural competition sponsored by UnitedHealthcare

“Youngest Teens Acting More Like Older Teens”: Social Media Increasingly Impacting Younger Colorado Youth, New Statewide Survey Results Show

Oct 09, 2024 - While most Colorado youth are not using substances, the youngest adolescents are growing up faster and facing challenges earlier, according to a statewide survey of youth from the nonprofit Rise Above Colorado released today

Ten Denver Mayoral Candidates Share Views on How to Reduce Fentanyl’s Death Toll

Mar 07, 2023 - Educational ads will promote WhatIsOurPlan.org to share information with the community

New Survey: Colo. Teens Increasingly Report Adults in Their Home Struggle With Substance Use

Sep 14, 2022 - Most youth not using substances, but warning signs apparent, statewide survey results show

Colo. Youth Substance Use Survey Offers Hope – and New Concerns – Amid Changing Landscape

Feb 02, 2021 - Results highlight the importance of perceived risk and a sense of belonging for prevention

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Annual Report 2025

Jun 16, 2026 - We're excited to present to you our 2025 Rise Above Colorado Annual Report.