Colorado. Office of the Governor

History and photo tour of Colorado's Governor's residence at the Boettcher Mansion.

More than a year since the Recovery Act was signed into law in Denver, it is clear that the landmark law has not overlooked the needs of children. From medical care to education, the Recovery Act has been supporting our most vulnerable children at a time when they need it the most. And this is not the end of the story. More competitive grants that will benefit children are expected to be awarded in future months.

The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, particularly among adolescents. Colorado ranks second worst among all states for prescription drug misuse. More than 255,000 Coloradans misuse prescription drugs, and deaths involving the use of opioids nearly quadrupled between 2000 and 2011.