Top Town
Livability.com has ranked Glenwood Springs, Colorado sixth in Top 10 Small Towns for 2014. The basis for the awards include: good schools, great medical facilities, vibrant cultural scenes, recreational opportunities, healthy lifestyles, and temperate climate. Livability researches cities with a population of less than 20,000 and then uses 41 data points to determine their ranking. […]
Live Well Colorado
Live Well is a state wide challenge to encourage community members to get moving and get well. There are numerous communities across the state, 181 to be exact, who are part of the challenge to eat healthy and exercise at least 30 minutes daily for 30 days. Carbondale finished in first place for Garfield County […]
Single Binge Episode
Results of a small study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicate that one single binge episode (BAC at or above 0.08g/dl) can cause immune system reactions. The study of 11 men and 14 women revealed that a single binge episode caused “bacteria to leak from the gut and increase the levels of […]
WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is an opportunity for students in the Western states to receive reduced tuition at participating two-year and four-year institutions. In order to participate, students need to be a resident in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South […]
JWU Rec Day
Every Friday the Jaywalker U students head out into the Rocky Mountains for a day of fun in sobriety. Today the JWU students spent the day golfing in beautiful Glenwood Springs, CO. Jaywalker U Student and golf extraordinaire, Sam S, taught all the students the basics of golf. It’s amazing how much fun a group […]
Recovery Campus
I love getting new issues of my favorite magazines and it is no different with the newest issue of “Recovery Campus.” With each new publication, the editor, Trent Boozer, reports on the flourishing features of Collegiate Recovery Programs and the people who are making a difference. A ‘sober college student’ is no longer an oxymoron. […]
Get the Help You Need
The staff writers for Online College reported on the most serious mental health issues of college students. It is unfortunate, but many college students with a possible mental illness diagnosis do not seek the help they need. According the article, following are the serious mental health issues today on college campuses across the nation: Depression […]
Liquid Nicotine
Liquid nicotine is used to refill e-cigarettes and comes in attractive flavors such as chocolate, fruit and bubble gum. It is also a dangerous poison, powerful neurotoxin, and a mere teaspoon can kill a small child. Since 2012 there has been a 300% increase in accidental overdoses. The number is expected to increase even more […]
Summer Semester
The Spring semester here at Colorado Mountain College is coming to an end and it time to start thinking about summer classes. Registration for summer classes opens Monday April 21st. Please contact your local Colorado Mountain College campus to set up a meeting with your advisor. Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Natural High
Last week I was given the opportunity to teach a health class at the Aspen Middle School. The purpose of the class was drug awareness and my personal struggles with drugs and alcohol. Part of my recovery involves sharing my experience, strength and hope with other addicts. By telling my story, I help others, but […]
