MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County Public Health officials are issuing an overdose alert for accidental overdoses related to fentanyl and other illegal opioids. The alert comes after police and emergency medical responders saw an increase in emergency department admissions related ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – We asked Oregon Recovers for their thoughts on the new coalition looking to make changes to measure 110. Oregon Recovers’ website actually endorses the idea to amend measure 110 rather than end it. They say they agree ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Hundreds of people walked through downtown Medford on September 30th for walks for recovery. Walkers gathered at Hawthorne Park to share their stories of addiction and recovery before taking to the streets. Organizers say this event ...
PORTLAND, Ore. —A rally is being held this weekend in Portland, to help bring an end to Oregon’s addiction crisis. Oregon Recovers is launching what’s called a Take Action or Resign campaign across the state. It’s a non-profit made up ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Nearly one week after Jackson County officials declared a public crisis over the drug epidemic, they’re joining forces with addiction recovery groups. Officials partnered with Oregon Recovers Friday evening and held a “Walk for Recovery” at Hawthorne ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — According to Oregon Recovers, an addiction advocacy group, Oregon ranks 50th in the amount of access there is to addiction treatment. The state also has the 4th highest addiction rate in the nation. They say nearly 2,100 ...