Tag ADDICTION
House Republicans introduce bill to end Measure 110
Republicans want to repeal a voter-approved drug decriminalization measure, while Democratic lawmakers are working on a separate proposal to address Oregon's drug addiction crisis.
Oregon lawmakers mull solutions to drug crisis, prep for 2024 session
Opinions are sharply divided on how to best address Oregon's addiction crisis, and a committee tasked with coming up with fixes has yet to finalize its plans.
Though many jail inmates have addiction problems, facilities lack treatment services
Oregon Rep. Pam Marsh plans to introduce a bill in the 2024 session to provide funding for jail addiction medication, screenings and more.
Oregon lawmakers search for Measure 110 fixes for next year’s session
Oregon officials want to change the state's addiction treatment system system to motivate people to get help.
Kotek directs Oregon State Police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details
The governor is asking state police to lend their expertise to help Portland and Multnomah County seize drugs and go after fentanyl dealers.
Oregon advocates call for state to follow ‘roadmap’ to address addiction crisis
Oregon Recovers, a Portland-based nonprofit, urged state leaders to change – but not eliminate – Measure 110, which decriminalized low-level drug possession.
Medication-assisted treatment center expands to west Salem
Polk County residents can receive same-day prescriptions for medication to move off illegal drugs at Ideal Option’s second Salem clinic, opened last month.
Teen drug counselors concerned as fentanyl more prevalent in Salem
Seized pills containing fentanyl (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration) Adolescent drug counselors and school district officials are warning Salem teens about the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in the local drug supply as seizures of the drug and overdoses have increased over the past year. Salem police…