OR: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Advocates push back on legislative efforts to recriminalize drug possession
As the Oregon legislative session opens, lawmakers could make changes to a voter-passed measure that decriminalized small amounts of drugs and opened …
Defensores rechazan esfuerzos legislativos para recriminalizar posesión de drogas
Al iniciarse la sesión legislativa de Oregon, los legisladores podrían introducir cambios en una medida aprobada por los votantes que …
Survey: Financial Strains Top of Mind for Older Oregonians
A new survey found older Oregonians are concerned about the cost of living in many aspects of their lives. The Vital Voices research program from …
Peer Support Helps Reduce Stigma of Mental-Health Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are many stressors for people right now, from the pandemic to the economy. There is a high …
Health Workers with Lived Experience Help Close Gaps in OR
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Health workers with experiences like the people they serve can provide unique care to communities. In Oregon, organizations that …
Trabajadores de la salud con experiencia vital ayudan a cerrar brechas en OR
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Trabajadores de la salud con experiencia así como las personas a las que ellos sirven pueden brindar una atención ú…
OR Bill Proposes Big Shift in Criminal Justice
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill in the Oregon Legislature proposes major reforms to the state's criminal justice system. House Bill 2002 is a sweeping measure …
OR Drug Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect
PORTLAND, Ore. -- One of the country's biggest rollbacks of restrictive drug laws goes into effect today in Oregon. In November, voters passed a …
Former Prosecutor, Doctor Make Case for Drug Decriminalization Measure
BEND, Ore. -- Oregonians in law enforcement and medicine are supporting a measure to decriminalize drug possession and fund addiction treatment…
Crisis de Opioides: La medicación juega un papel para poner fin a la adicción
MEDFORD, Ore. – El Tratamiento Atendido con Medicación (“MAT”, por sus siglas en inglés) está usándose para …
Opioid Crisis: Medication Playing Role in Ending Addiction
MEDFORD, Ore. — In Oregon, care facilities are turning to medication to help some patients struggling with opioid addiction. Medication-…
Opioid Crisis: Oregon Syringe Exchanges a "Gateway" to Help
ASTORIA, Ore. – Syringe exchange programs are opening up access to health care for some Oregonians. Exchanges provide clean needles to …