Other parts of the country seem to get more attention, but Oregon ranks high in its drug addiction rate, and low in its access to treatment.
The state Alcohol & Drug Policy Commission is working on a long-term strategic plan for dealing with addiction. And it is getting input and guidance from the coalition known as . Mike Marshall of Oregon Recovers visits with details of the scope of the problem, and the status of efforts to address it. We also hear from reps from Medford-based .