The Threat of the CEMEX Plant to Boulder County: Why This Major CO2 Emitter Must Be Shut Down

The Cemex Plant near Lyons, Colorado is one of the state's biggest contributors to carbon dioxide gas emissions. The Cemex plant is in Boulder County, and it releases about two pounds of Co2 for every pound of cement that it produces. This is a lot of Co2, and it's not good for our planet. The county is already struggling to deal with the effects of global warming, and the additional emissions from the plant are making the situation worse. In addition to damaging the environment, the emissions from the Cemex Plant are also a health hazard. CO2 gas can cause respiratory problems, and it has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. As a result, it is essential that the Cemex Plant be shut down or significantly reduced in order to protect public health and reduce the global impact of climate change.

There are a few options for shutting down the Cemex Plant. One option is for the state to buy the plant and then shut it down. This would be the most expensive option, but it would also be the most effective. Another option is for the state to impose stricter regulations on the plant, which would force it to reduce its emissions. This option would be less expensive than buying the plant, but it might not be as effective in reducing emissions. Finally, the state could work with Cemex to develop a plan to shut down the plant over time. This option would be the least expensive, but it would also take longer to achieve results. The residents of Lyons, Colorado want the Cemex Plant closed. They cite health risks as their primary concern. The Cemex Plant is one of the state's biggest contributors to carbon dioxide gas emissions. Carbon dioxide gas is a known health risk, and residents believe that the plant should be closed in order to protect their health.

It is clear that something needs to be done about the Cemex Plant. The threat it poses to public health and the environment is too great to ignore. CEMEX's emissions of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants pose a great risk to public health and the environment. The company's cement production is a major source of these emissions, and its operations in Mexico have been linked to serious environmental and health problems. CEMEX's cement plants are some of the most polluting industries in Mexico. They release large amounts of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and other air pollutants into the atmosphere. These emissions contribute to global warming and cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and cancer. In addition to its environmental impacts, CEMEX's operations in Mexico have also been linked to human rights abuses. The company has been accused of illegally displacing indigenous communities, polluting their water supplies, and exposing them to health hazards. CEMEX is one of the world's largest cement producers, and its operations in Mexico have had a devastating impact on the environment and human health. The company must be held accountable for its actions and take steps to reduce its emissions and protect communities from its harmful operations. The state of Colorado needs to take action to shut down this major source of carbon dioxide emissions. Again, ignoring the problem is not an option. The state of Colorado needs to take action to shut down the CEMEX plant and protect the health of its citizens.

When it comes to climate change, we need to take action now. The Cemex Plant is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, and it needs to be shut down. It is evident that we need to take immediate action when it comes to climate change. The Cemex Plant is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, and it needs to be shut down. We have the power as citizens to demand this plant be closed for the betterment of our planet. Let's look at what we can do locally and nationally to make sure this happens. Citizens, local leaders, Joe Nuguse, Senator Bennett all need to work together now more than ever before in order to enact change and protect our future generations. Mark Rose intolerantlefty.com mark@intolerantlefty.com

Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT), We Need To Do Better!

As someone who has struggled with an opioid use disorder, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to break the cycle of addiction. Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) can be a lifesaver for those who are struggling, but unfortunately, many MAT programs make it difficult for patients to wean off of the medication once they have recovered. In my personal experience, MAT clinics have made it extremely difficult to wean off of methadone, even though it now poses a health risk for me. At first, MAT was exactly what I needed to break the cycle of addiction. After six months, I felt I had recovered and was ready to get off of methadone. However, my counselor told me that if I stayed on methadone for a year or more, the chance of not relapsing would go up to over 70%. So I agreed to stay on the medication for a year. But after that year was up, I found it impossible to wean myself off of methadone. That is because of the barriers they have put up before you can decrease your dosage. MAT programs need to be improved so that patients can safely and effectively wean themselves off of the medication when ready. But because of the barriers they have put up before you can decrease your dosage it sounds a lot easier then it is. MAT can be a lifesaver for those struggling with opioid use disorders (OUD), but many MAT programs make it difficult for patients to wean off of the medication once they have recovered. In my personal experience, MAT clinics have made it extremely difficult to wean off of methadone, even though it now poses a health risk for me. When I first started my MAT journey, everything was exactly what I needed to break the cycle of addiction. After six months though, I felt that I had recovered and was ready to start tapering off of the medication.Unfortunately, my MAT clinic made this process next to impossible. They required me to come in for frequent check-ups, which were really just opportunities for them to lecture me about how I wasn't ready to be off the medication. It's been over a year now since I first asked to wean off of methadone, and I'm still struggling. MAT has saved my life, but the way that two clinics have handled my recovery is in need of improvement. Weaning off of MAT medication should be a decision made between the patient and their doctor, not something that is forced upon them to continue. MAT patients know their bodies better than anyone, and if they feel that they are ready to wean off of the medication, they should be given that opportunity. If you are struggling with an opioid use disorder, MAT can be a great option for you. Just be aware that the process of weaning off of MAT medication can be difficult, and you may not get the support that you need from your MAT clinic. Advocate for yourself and make sure that you are comfortable with the decisions being made about your care. MAT is a great tool, but it's not perfect. There is always room for improvement.

Ketamine therapy can help patients wean off of MAT by helping to treat the depression, anxiety, and chronic pain that comes with the withdrawal of any opiate, but especially synthetic opiates. Drugs like oxycontin, oxycodone, and ms-contin, which are given for pain, or methadone or suboxone, which is buprenorphine, can have longer and more intense withdrawal symptoms than opium or heroin. This is why many addicts refuse treatment options. Ketamine therapy can provide much-needed relief for those struggling with addiction. Ketamine has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, and it can help ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Ketamine is a safe and effective way to help patients wean off of MAT, and it has the potential to save lives. It has made this journey much easier for me with much less stress then I had when I was decreasing my dosage without it. I am not the only one who has struggled with this. There are many people who have been helped by MAT programs, but there are also many people who want to get off of medication-assisted therapy, and many more that feel they have no choice but to remain on it. The current system makes it difficult for patients to wean off of medication, and this needs to change. We need to make it easier for people to get off of medication- assisted therapy once they have recovered. This means making sure that there are no roadblocks in the way, such as unreasonable rules about how long a person must be on MAT before they can wean off of it. Or the need to see a physician everytime you want a decrease in dosage which just seems like they are padding the bill so to speak, whatever happened to standing orders? Physicians, politicians, everyone, police, mental health workers, lawyers need to come together and make changes that will help those struggling with addiction. We cannot keep allowing clinics to make it difficult for people to recover. We must do better than this! People should not be forced to remain in a state sponsered chemical prison. by Mark Rose When I first started my MAT journey, everything was exactly what I needed to break the cycle of addiction. After six months though, I felt that I had recovered and was ready to start tapering off of the medication.Unfortunately, my MAT clinic made this process next to impossible. They required me to come in for frequent check-ups, which were really just opportunities for them to lecture me about how I wasn't ready to be off the medication. It's been over a year now since I first asked to wean off of methadone, and I'm still struggling. MAT has saved my life, but the way that two clinics have handled my recovery is in need of improvement. Weaning off of MAT medication should be a decision made between the patient and their doctor, not something that is forced upon them to continue. MAT patients know their bodies better than anyone, and if they feel that they are ready to wean off of the medication, they should be given that opportunity. If you are struggling with an opioid use disorder, MAT can be a great option for you. Just be aware that the process of weaning off of MAT medication can be difficult, and you may not get the support that you need from your MAT clinic. Advocate for yourself and make sure that you are comfortable with the decisions being made about your care. MAT is a great tool, but it's not perfect. There is always room for improvement.

Ketamine therapy can help patients wean off of MAT by helping to treat the depression, anxiety, and chronic pain that comes with the withdrawal of any opiate, but especially synthetic opiates. Drugs like oxycontin, oxycodone, and ms-contin, which are given for pain, or methadone or suboxone, which is buprenorphine, can have longer and more intense withdrawal symptoms than opium or heroin. This is why many addicts refuse treatment options. Ketamine therapy can provide much-needed relief for those struggling with addiction. Ketamine has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, and it can help ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Ketamine is a safe and effective way to help patients wean off of MAT, and it has the potential to save lives. It has made this journey much easier for me with much less stress then I had when I was decreasing my dosage without it.

I am not the only one who has struggled with this. There are many people who have been helped by MAT programs, but there are also many people who want to get off of medication-assisted therapy, and many more that feel they have no choice but to remain on it. The current system makes it difficult for patients to wean off of medication, and this needs to change. We need to make it easier for people to get off of medication- assisted therapy once they have recovered. This means making sure that there are no roadblocks in the way, such as unreasonable rules about how long a person must be on MAT before they can wean off of it. Or the need to see a physician everytime you want a decrease in dosage which just seems like they are padding the bill so to speak, whatever happened to standing orders? Physicians, politicians, everyone, police, mental health workers, lawyers need to come together and make changes that will help those struggling with addiction. We cannot keep allowing clinics to make it difficult for people to recover. We must do better than this! People should not be forced to remain in a state sponsered chemical prison. by Mark Rose

The Opioid Epidemic, How did We Get Here?

The opioid epidemic has been labeled as the worst drug crisis in United States history. The death toll has surpassed both car accidents and gun violence. While the crisis is affecting all demographics, it has had a devastating effect on rural communities. In this blog post, I will argue that corporations are to blame for the opioid epidemic. They have lied and deceived doctors in the past into prescribing opioids for chronic pain or any pain for that matter. As a result, millions of Americans are addicted to opioids. This needs to stop! We need to hold these corporations accountable for their role in creating this epidemic. Only then can we hope to address and solve this crisis. Drug companies and physicians have been receiving a lot of blame for the current opioid epidemic and both should. Many Physicians are responsible for over-prescribing medications and pushing opioids on the general population because it was a money maker for them let's be honest. I'm not here to dispute that pharmaceutical companies have played a role in this crisis, but I do believe that physicians should share some of the blame as well. Let me explain why. Pharmaceutical companies make a TON of money from selling opioids. In fact, they make more money from opioids than any other type of medication. So it's in their best interest to get these drugs into as many hands as possible. They've done an amazing job at marketing them and convincing both doctors and the general public that they are safe and non-addictive. This is simply not true, but sadly, a lot of people have fallen victim to these lies. Physicians knew people would get addicted to Oxycontin when it first came out, if not that had to realize that is was fairly quick, but they prescribed it anyways in order to make money. This is an issue that needs to be addressed, and I'm hopeful that my story will help do just that. It's up to all of us to learn about this issue and how we can fix it moving forward. Let's talk about what happens in the brain when a person is put on a opioid medication say after a surgery, or serious car or Motorcycle accident, or in my case all 3. It needs to be pointed out that this can truly happen to anyone that is being treated for serious pain.

As a person that has gone through a serious addiction to opioid medication, I can say that at first it is not as bad as some people make it out to be at first. In fact I controlled it succesfully for many years but then something changed. Yes, there are risks associated with taking them, but there are also risks with not taking them. For example, if a person has chronic pain and is not put on an opioid medication, they may end up in more pain than they were before. Additionally, opioids have been shown to help improve a person's mood and overall quality of life. So, while there are great risks associated with taking opioids, there are also risks with not taking them in certain situations. Ultimately, it is up to the individual and their doctor to decide whether or not an opioid medication is right for them. I remember when my doctor prescribed me Oxycontin to help me with my pain after surgery. I was skeptical at first, but I was assured that it wasn't addictive and that it would help me get through the healing process. Boy, was I wrong falling for their BS. Not only was the drug addictive, but it also didn't even help relieve the pain as promised, in retrospect it caused so much more pain in my life. It has been years since I've taken Oxycontin, but the memories of how terrible it made me feel still linger. Apparently, I'm not alone in this experience - many doctors now know that Oxycontin is not non-addictive as Purdue Pharma claimed. So why did they continue to prescribe it to patients? That's a question that we need to ask as we head into the election season. Opiates are drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain. They are derived from the opium poppy plant and include drugs such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. Opioids are a type of drug that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. These drugs work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences.

People with OUD have an intense urge to use opioids, even when they know it will harm them. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for OUD, but effective treatments are available. Medications, such as methadone and buprenorphine, can be used to manage withdrawal symptoms and craving. These medications are called opioids agonist therapy or maintenance therapy. Behavioral therapies, such as contingency management and cognitive behavioral therapy, can also be helpful in treating OUD. These therapies can help people with OUD change their behavior and thoughts around drug use. The most effective treatments for OUD are a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Opioid agonist therapy is the gold standard of care for OUD. This type of treatment has been shown to be more effective than either medication or behavioral therapy alone. Let's take a look at some new tools on the horizon. Psychedelics are a class of drugs that have been used for centuries in religious and spiritual ceremonies. Psychedelics can induce altered states of consciousness, which can be accompanied by changes in perception, mood, and thought. Recent research has shown that psychedelics may be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including OUD. A small study published in 2016 found that a single dose of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, was effective in reducing cravings and anxiety in people with OUD. So larger-scale clinical trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of psychedelics in treating OUD. However, the results of this small study suggest that psychedelics may be a promising new treatment for OUD. 18-MC is a derivative of the Iboga Root, which grows in Africa. 18-MC is an addiction interrupter. When people take the proper amount of Iboga Root, they are instantly no longer physically addicted to opiates. However, there are some problems with this treatment. First, it is illegal in the US. Second, the drug can cause people to have intense hallucinations for three days, and it is not usually a happy trip. People who take Iboga Root usually go inward to address their demons, rather than outward into the universe. Despite its drawbacks, 18-MC shows promise as a treatment for OUD. The fact that it can instantly break the physical addiction to opioids is a major advantage over other treatments. If larger-scale clinical trials confirm the efficacy of 18-MC in treating OUD, it could be a major breakthrough in the treatment of this devastating disease.

The opioid epidemic is a complex issue with many contributing factors. However, I believe that corporations are largely to blame for the current crisis. Drug companies and physicians have been receiving a lot of blame for the current opioid epidemic and both should share in that responsibility. Sure the pharmaceutical companies have lied and deceived doctors into prescribing opioids for chronic pain, but these are not ignorant people, in my opinion within the first few years they knew how addictive they were and why. As a result, millions of Americans are addicted to opioids. This needs to stop! We need to hold these corporations accountable for their role in creating this epidemic. Only then can we hope to address and solve this crisis. The system is not working, we all know it. Pharmaceutical companies are getting richer and people are dying. We have to do something about it. I urge you to stand up for what is right and fight for the people that can't fight for themselves. Join me in this fight, it's time to take a stand. So I hope my story can help you in some way. This is a problem that effects all of us, not just those who have taken opioids and become addicted. We need to band together to take on these Pharmaceutical companies and get the money we deserve for what they have done to us. The State has done a good job in that respect. Please share this article with your friends and family, and if you have been affected by this epidemic, please reach out for help. You are not alone. Join me in taking a stand against Purdue Pharma and the other Pharmaceutical companies responsible for this crisis. Together, we can make them pay for their actions.

I have spoken to so many people about this and it seems that everyone knows someone who has been hurt by these drugs, yet Purdue and the other companies are getting off with a slap on the wrist. It is time for us to speak up and demand better representation for those injured by these drugs. We need to band together as a group and stand up for what is right. Join me in speaking out against Purdue Pharma, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and the other Pharmaceutical companies who put profits over people. Have you been affected by the opioid crisis? Share your story in the comments below. #intolerantlefty #intolerantlefty.com

After Listening to Senator Bennett, I'm cautiously optimistic about the future of the Country

I had the great opportunity today to go and see Senator Bennett from Colorado speak. I was happily surprised with what I heard, and even more so when he said the it looked good as far as picking up seats in the Senate, so we can finally be able to override the filibuster! He has some great ideas about how to fix our economy that I think all voters should hear. Plus, he's a really likable guy - you can tell he really cares about his constituents. After Listening to Senator Bennett, I'm cautiously optimistic about the future of the economy.

The first thing that Senator Bennett said that really resonated with me was the need for bipartisanship in order to get anything done in Washington. He pointed out that, currently, both parties are so focused on winning the "game" that they're forgetting about the needs of the American people. I think we can all agree that this is true - we've seen time and again how nothing gets done because both sides are too busy posturing. It would be refreshing to see our elected officials actually working together for once. The second thing that Senator Bennett talked about was the need for more investment in infrastructure. He said that our roads, bridges, and dams are aging and in desperate need of repair, and that this is one area where we could create a lot of jobs. This is something that I definitely agree with - according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, it's estimated that we need to invest $3.6 trillion by 2025 just to get our infrastructure up to par. This is an issue that we can't afford to ignore any longer.

Finally, Senator Bennett spoke about the importance of taking action on climate change. He said that it's not enough to just talk about wanting to do something - we need to actually take concrete steps to reduce our carbon footprint. For example, he talked about investing in renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. As someone who believes passionately in taking action on climate change, this was music to my ears. After listening to Senator Bennett speak, I'm cautiously optimistic about the future of the economy. He has some great ideas, and he seems genuinely concerned about the well-being of his constituents. I hope that other politicians were paying attention and will take his ideas seriously - if they don't, then we're all in for a long ride...