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Tim Henderson/StatelineDespite an encouraging national dip in the past year, overdose deaths are still on the rise in many Western states as the epicenter of the nation鈥檚 continuing crisis shifts toward the Pacific Coast, where deadly fentanyl and also methamphetamine are finding more victims. -
Troy Brynelson/OPBCounties will approach enforcement differently, providing yet another large-scale experiment in drug policy.
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Prop. 36 pledges to send more people convicted of drug possession to treatment instead of prison. Behavioral health directors say that鈥檚 easier said than done with workforce shortages across the state. -
The western spread of fentanyl continues to fuel regional variations in the number of people dying from drug overdoses, and Measure 110鈥瞫 effects remain debated. -
Oregon has ended its experiment with drug decriminalization. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances are once again considered a misdemeanor crime. -
Across Oregon, counties are receiving state funds to start 鈥榙eflection鈥� programs. These are part of the now-reformed Measure 110鈥檚 mission to provide alternatives to the criminal justice system for people arrested on drug possession charges. -
In less than a month, Oregon will end its nearly four-year experiment with drug decriminalization. Beginning Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of drugs will again be a misdemeanor crime. -
Many California teens who deal with addiction don鈥檛 have access to evidence-based treatment. Health providers and advocates provided testimony to lawmakers this week on specific weak points in the system. -
Abbey Stamp is taking on a new role that will put her at the heart of Oregon鈥檚 fentanyl overdose crisis 鈥� and the next chapter of the state鈥檚 effort to combat drug addiction. -
State officials awarded $2.36 million to the project by Bay Area First Step, which will be the first of its kind in Curry County. -
A final report on the state鈥檚 residential facility capacity says the state needs to be able to treat 3,700 more people by the fall of 2025; a draft report cited less than 3,000. -
Backers of a tough-on-crime California ballot measure put homelessness at the forefront of their campaign to roll back Prop. 47. But would the measure actually help get people housed? -
The money is part of $600 million in opioid settlement funds the state is expected to receive over the next two decades. -
Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California鈥檚 current 鈥榟ousing first鈥� law.
