Nearly 100 Oregonians rallied outside the state Capitol on Wednesday. They were asking for better addiction and recovery treatments.
SALEM, Ore — Nearly 100 Oregonians rallied outside the state Capitol on Wednesday for better addiction and recovery treatment options across the state.
“I’d love to see quicker access,” said Faye Cooper a recovering addict. “More beds available to those that need them, and more support for culturally specific programs.”
Oregon currently has the second-highest untreated addiction rate in the country. The state also ranks last in the nation in providing addiction treatment access.
“This is day three in detox right now (for my
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