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everyone. My name is Brandon jones and I'm presenting today on my capstone project
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proposal. Um
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Mhm.
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Called harm reduction in a medical setting,
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a training at Aspen Valley Primary Care.
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Um the problem identified as substance use,
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you may have seen the New York Times article that reported the shocking statistic
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that over 100,000 people died of drug overdoses during a year time frame,
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including some of 2020 and 2021.
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Um
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No.
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And here in colorado. The um
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This map shows the nationwide distribution of illicit
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drug use among individuals 12 and older.
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Um 15-20% approximately of people 12 and older
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reported illicit drug use in the last year.
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I'm sorry, in the last month,
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and
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Only 10% of substance use disorder or dependence seek treatment.
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Um in my opinion that's partially caused by stigma. Um
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Damn it.
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Mhm.