addiction

The western spread of fentanyl continues to fuel regional variations in the number of people dying from drug overdoses, and Measure 110′s effects remain debated.

Oregon has ended its experiment with drug decriminalization. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances are once again considered a misdemeanor crime.

Across Oregon, counties are receiving state funds to start ‘deflection’ programs. These are part of the now-reformed Measure 110’s mission to provide alternatives to the criminal justice system for people arrested on drug possession charges.

In less than a month, Oregon will end its nearly four-year experiment with drug decriminalization. Beginning Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of drugs will again be a misdemeanor crime.

Many California teens who deal with addiction don’t have access to evidence-based treatment. Health providers and advocates provided testimony to lawmakers this week on specific weak points in the system.

Abbey Stamp is taking on a new role that will put her at the heart of Oregon’s fentanyl overdose crisis – and the next chapter of the state’s effort to combat drug addiction.

State officials awarded $2.36 million to the project by Bay Area First Step, which will be the first of its kind in Curry County.

A final report on the state’s residential facility capacity says the state needs to be able to treat 3,700 more people by the fall of 2025; a draft report cited less than 3,000.

Backers of a tough-on-crime California ballot measure put homelessness at the forefront of their campaign to roll back Prop. 47. But would the measure actually help get people housed?

The money is part of $600 million in opioid settlement funds the state is expected to receive over the next two decades.

Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California’s current ‘housing first’ law.

The Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living keeps its focus on treating the root causes of addiction