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Shows tagged as: addiction

Tue, Mar 26 2013

Crime Rates Increasing In Medford

Crime is on the rise in Medford, Oregon. Some say increases in drug use and drug trafficking are the biggest causes.

Fri, Feb 15 2013

Lawmakers Take On Gambling Addiction

A bill introduced this session would require bar and restaurant employees to be on the lookout for gambling addiction.

Thu, Dec 15 2011

20 Years of Drug Courts

The nation's second oldest drug court is turning 20 Thursday. We'll explore the history and effectiveness of the Multnomah County system.

Thu, Sep 1 2011

Rebroadcast: Troubled Teens

A whole industry has developed to help troubled teens. In this rebroacast, you'll hear about some of those in the business — from transport companies to consultants.

Wed, Aug 17 2011

Methadone Realities

Most people know of methadone as a treatment for heroin addiction. Its uses have broadened and a black market has followed. Last year in Oregon, it claimed more lives than heroin.

Tue, Jul 12 2011

Helping Your Troubled Teen

If you have a severely troubled teenager, where do you turn for help? How do you know who to trust?

Mon, Apr 11 2011

Zoning Out Drugs

Portland Mayor Sam Adams is pushing for revised drug free zones to combat crime. Will they work? Are they constitutional?

Fri, Feb 25 2011

Meth Laws: Five Years Later

Five years ago federal and state laws to combat meth were passed: what impact have they had?

Mon, Jan 25 2010

Oregon Meth

What impact has Oregon's over-the-counter pseudoephedrine ban had on the state's meth problem? Should Oregon's law be made national?

Tue, Aug 11 2009

Rebroadcast: As We Are - Addicted

Rebroadcast: How does addiction touch your life?

Thu, Mar 12 2009

As We Are: Addicted

How has addiction touched your life?

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