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I Choose
My Future

 Addressing Opioid Misuse and Empowering Youth Voices

Life is all about choices

As a teenager, making choices can feel both exciting and scary. It's a time when each decision shapes your future.

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I Choose My Future provides:

  • helpful resources,

  • guidance through partner organizations,

  • real-life stories from your peers. 

 

Always remember - "I Choose My Future". 

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Opioids are extremely addictive. One of the best choices we can make is to avoid them.

If you have started, we have resources for you.

Summit Stories

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Maggie Seldeen

When I was 15 years old, I was an injection drug user, so were my parents. That same year, my mom died from an accidental heroin overdose. Nothing is worse than watching your friends and family members die, please call 911.

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Brian Biebl

Value your life. Your life is so important. You never know what you’re gonna be and what you’re gonna become. Don’t throw it away by taking a chance. 

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Annie McClure

If you are ever unsure, do not hesitate to administer Naloxone, you cannot hurt someone by administering Naloxone, there are no known side effects of this medication.

Harm Reduction

  • Find access to life-saving local resources 

 

  • Learn about Naloxone distribution centers

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  • Learn how to administer Naloxone and prevent opioid overdose

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Learn more about harm reduction services by clicking below!

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Get The Facts About Opioids

  • Know the physical impacts of opioids

  • Understand the risks

  • Make informed decisions

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Click the button below to learn more and find helpful resources

Mental Health Impacts

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Substance use increases the likelihood of developing:

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • other mental health issues

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By saying no to harmful substances, we actively choose to prioritize our mental well-being and safeguard our futures.

Summit County Colorado

I Choose My Future is a youth-driven campaign that is here to help you make healthy decisions and steer clear of or quit substance use. 

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Our goal is to help prevent opioid misuse by providing support for mental health, emotional well-being, and social connections.

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