Oregon second-worst state in U.S. for addiction, survey says

According to new survey numbers released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Department, Oregon ranks as the second in the country for substance use disorder. The survey compared data form 2019-2020 and reveals that nearly one 1 in five Oregonians struggle with addiction. The state also fell 50th in access to treatment, with 18% of Oregonians needing but not receiving treatment.

Tips for Teens- The Truth About Marijuana

Get the Facts…

1 Marijuana affects your brain. THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) affects the nerve cells in the part of the brain where memories are formed.

2 Marijuana affects your self-control. Marijuana can seriously affect your sense of time and your coordination, impacting things like driving. In 2005, nearly 242,200 people were admitted to emergency rooms suffering from marijuana-related problems.

3 Marijuana affects your lungs. Marijuana smoke deposits four times more tar in the lungs² and contains 50 percent to 70 percent more cancer-causing substances than tobacco smoke does.

4 Marijuana affects other aspects of your health. Marijuana can limit your body’s ability to fight off infection. Heavy marijuana use also has been linked with depression, anxiety, and personality disturbances.

Myths Debunked: Underage Drinking of Alcohol at Home Leads to Real Consequences for Both Parents and Teens

Many parents subscribe to common myths about underage drinking, such as the belief that providing alcohol to teens at home reduces the likelihood that teens will drink alcohol outside the home or develop an alcohol problem later in life. This article highlights and debunks some common myths about underage drinking.

Sports gambling addiction on the rise in Oregon

Sports gambling has become easier and more accessible following the introduction of new available forms of gambling for sports betting, such as the app DraftKinds. Some treatment centers are seeing a rise in gambling addiction.