Oregon Governor Declares Addiction, Substance Abuse Public Health Crisis

By Ericka Cruz Guevarra (OPB)

Portland, Ore. March 27, 2018 2:51 p.m.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signs two addiction-related bills and an executive order declaring addiction and substance abuse a public health crisis.

Ericka Cruz Guevarra / OPB

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order Tuesday declaring addiction and substance abuse a public health crisis in the state.