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Over 34% of adults in Oregon have symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety presents itself in many forms and isn’t always as severe for some as it might be for others. For […]

When you’re watching TV, it's not uncommon to hear a commercial for a medication. During this commercial, there’s a time when someone spits out a list, rapid-fire, of things that […]

Between 2019 and 2021, overdose deaths have spiked by over 50% in Oregon. Preliminary data from 2022 shows us that things aren’t getting much better. Studies show that the culprit […]

You’ve probably heard this everywhere lately, but fentanyl is still at the center of America’s opioid epidemic. 3 million people are struggling with opioid addiction nationwide. 9% of all teens […]

The opioid epidemic has gained a lot of traction lately, and rightfully so: opioid use has become an American epidemic. But there’s another drug that’s causing problems for Oregonians, and […]

Nearly 5.2 million people in the US have used cocaine in the last year. Of this 5.2 million, almost 1.3 million struggle with a cocaine use disorder. In 2019, Oregon […]

Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are tranquilizers designed to slow a person’s brain function. Benzos are commonly prescribed to treat insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. You may recognize some of the […]

Cocaine is a stimulant made from the coca plant, which is native to South America. People indigenous to areas where coca grew chewed on coca leaves for their energizing effect. […]

Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are less commonly talked about than other substances that can be misused. However, benzo dependence is becoming more prevalent in today’s society. Oregon Health and […]