Measure 110

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Crystal Johnson, 49, says the incentives she receives as part of her treatment programming are important to her recovery at Phoenix Wellness Center in Newport, Ore., on March 28, 2022. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Rewards For Staying In Drug Treatment Work, Now Oregon Is Poised To Pay For Them

Oregon’s Measure 110 dollars will expand use of a proven but rarely used treatment for meth addiction and other drugs.

May 24, 2022

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JULIA MINES STANDS OUTSIDE THE MIRACLES CLUB OF PORTLAND, WHERE SHE SERVES AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ON NORTHEAST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD ON APRIL 7. SHE SAID IF FUNDS DON'T COME THROUGH SOON, SHE MAY HAVE TO LAY OFF STAFF./EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

‘People Are Dying’ While State Bureaucracy Holds Up Treatment Dollars, Say Measure 110 Proponents

Oregon Health Authority is needlessly slowing the distribution of $276 million in grants needed to address the state’s addiction crisis, say advocates and providers.

Apr 8, 2022

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A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE MEASURE 110 OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL ON FEB. 9, 2022./THE LUND REPORT

Tasked With Spending Windfall, Measure 110 Council Struggles

The council implementing Oregon’s Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act needs help it’s not getting.

Feb 22, 2022

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Share Your Thoughts On Measure 110 And Oregon's Substance Use Issues

We want to hear from readers about the challenges and solutions experienced by people and communities as the state implements its landmark drug-decriminalization law.

Feb 8, 2022

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Few Obtain Treatment In First Year Of Oregon Drug-Decriminalization Grants

Fewer than 1% of those helped with Measure 110 dollars last year entered treatment, but many utilized harm reduction services, state data shows.

Feb 4, 2022

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A hallway leads to patient bedrooms for the medically managed withdrawal program at Bridgeway, where patients can detox from drugs and alcohol./Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter

Special Report: State To Pour Millions Into Addiction Treatment Despite Little Proof It Works

A Salem Reporter investigation finds that Oregon is poised to spend millions more on top of the $200 million already spent on addiction treatment even though officials aren't sure what becomes of people once they leave treatment or whether the treatment works.

Feb 3, 2021

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Having small amounts of drugs like methamphetamine in Oregon is now a civil violation under Measure 110./OPB

Oregon's Softer Stance On Drugs With Measure 110 Takes Effect

The measure requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a 24/7 telephone addiction recovery center and an Oversight and Accountability Council to deal with all the people expected to take a health screening rather than paying civil fines for drug possession.

Feb 1, 2021

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Oregonians Will Vote On 3 Health Care Measures This Election

One measure that would raise tobacco taxes and tax vaping products for the first time has big money behind it; voters will also consider drug offenses and magic mushrooms.

Oct 21, 2020