Oregon ranked 50th in the US for providing access to addiction treatment; recovering addicts want better resources

Nearly 100 Oregonians rallied outside the state Capitol on Wednesday. They were asking for better addiction and recovery treatments.

SALEM, Ore — Nearly 100 Oregonians rallied outside the state Capitol on Wednesday for better addiction and recovery treatment options across the state. 

“I’d love to see quicker access,” said Faye Cooper a recovering addict. “More beds available to those that need them, and more support for culturally specific programs.” 

Oregon currently has the second-highest untreated addiction rate in the country. The state also ranks last in the nation in providing addiction treatment access. 

“This is day three in detox right now (for my

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