DUID Victim Voices

DUID Victim Network

Fire Larry Wolk!

Dr. Larry Wolk is Governor Hickenlooper’s appointed Chief Medical Officer and Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).  A Canadian talk show’s interview with Wolk was reported by Canada’s CBC News on October 23, 2017.  If the report is true, Hickenlooper should immediately replace Wolk with someone more responsible.  According to the report, Wolk advised Canadians asking about the impact of marijuana legalization in Colorado, “We haven’t experienced any significant … READ MORE

Sessions vs the States

Attorney General Jeff Sessions in July issued a warning to Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon, citing their frequent violations of the terms of the Ogden memo that sanctioned states’ violation of federal drug laws by legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.   All four governors denied the data presented by Sessions, citing contradictory data to make their point.  Cherry-picking data to support one’s position is a common propaganda tool, one the marijuana lobby has used extensively, … READ MORE

Finally! Solid DUID data!

June 1, 2017 Governor Hickenlooper signed HB17-1315, negotiated and written by DUID Victim Voices founder Ed Wood.  The bill requires Colorado to collect, analyze and annually publish DUI/DUID data from the Colorado’s courts, laboratories and state agencies.  Beginning in March, 2018, when the first report is scheduled to be published, Colorado will have a better understanding of the causes of DUI citations; alcohol, drugs, or combinations of both.  The state will know which drugs … READ MORE

Our Data Bill Is About To Become Law

Colorado’s legislature passed House Bill 1315 on May 10th, its last day before adjourning for the year. The bill directs the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Research and Statistics to collect, analyze and publish DUI data to advise policy makers on the causes and results of DUI in Colorado. Like many states, Colorado has a single citation for DUI irrespective of cause; alcohol, drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs. Therefore, current state … READ MORE

Our bill was introduced!

It feels great to share a bit of good news.  Our DUID Data Bill was introduced into the Colorado House of Representatives by Representatives Jonathan Singer (D) and Polly Lawrence (R) April 3, 2017.  HB17-1315, “Concerning the acquisition of data to analyze DUI offenses being committed by offenders” is an important first step to eventually changing Colorado’s DUID laws which today are the weakest in the nation.  

Today, Colorado does not  collect, analyze, and … READ MORE