Addiction

The governor says she does not want to siphon money for treatment away from other priorities.

Oregon’s recovery community is holding a summit in Portland Thursday to address opioid addiction. One idea surfacing is helping inmates use their jail time to kick their habit.

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

Some former addicts say catch-all services often leave people behind because they don’t meet the specific personal, cultural or geographical needs of addicted individuals.

To cut down on opioid abuse, patients are being told to try acupuncture, massage and other treatments for pain. But the science behind some of these alternatives is lacking.

The state has put off implementing a new policy to discourage opioids and encourage alternative therapies for Oregon Health Plan patients with back pain.

A new installment of our "At Home" series features three women living in a communally run home for people dealing with drug and alcohol recovery.

The Thurston Creek Oxford House is an intentional living facility for recovering addicts and is one of over 200 Oxford Houses in Oregon.

The Oregon Lottery is replacing its 12,000 video lottery machines, and some advocates worry the new machines are even more attractive to problem gamblers.