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Substance abuse is Colorado’s most prevalent, complex, costlyanduntreated public health challenge. It is an issue thataffectshundreds of thousands of Coloradans of all ages, races,ethnicity,income levels and backgrounds living in big and smallcommunities,rural areas, suburbs and cities. Talking with thosearound us aboutalcohol and other substances can help prevent thosedisorders,avoid diseases and injuries, improve family and worklife, andpromote overall well-being. By practicing with our virtualhuman,Jordan, you’ll learn how to navigate conversations aboutsubstanceuse. The All-In Colorado app is a simulation that lets youtake onthe role of a concerned coworker and practice talking aboutalcoholand other substances before you have those conversations inreallife. The use of alcohol and other substances can impactworkplacesafety and productivity in a big way. Studies show thatworkerswith alcohol issues were 2.7 times more likely tohaveinjury-related absences. In emergency departments, 35% ofpatientswith an occupational injury were at-risk drinkers. A largefederalsurvey shows that 24% of workers report drinking during theworkdayat least once in the past year and one-fifth of workersandmanagers across a wide range of industries and company sizesreportthat a coworker’s on- or off-the-job drinking jeopardizedtheir ownproductivity and safety.
 Each of us can empower others tomakesmall changes that can have a big impact on their lives.Downloadthe All-In Colorado App to practice conversations andtransform theway we talk about alcohol and other substances. All-InColorado isa program of Peer Assistance Services, Inc. and fundedby theOffice of Behavioral Health. The app was developed incollaborationwith Kognito.