For help finding treatment services and facilities by Oregon counties, click here to utilize the directory.
Youth substance use disorder programs
Detoxification centers in Oregon:
Early Assessment & Support Alliance (EASA): Assessment, relapse and goal setting, counseling, advocacy and treatment.
182 SW Academy St., Suite 333, Dallas, OR 97338
Main Office Phone: (503) 353-7417
Oregon Health Plan (Care Oregon) Services Information: Mental health care, substance use treatment and recovery support.
Polk County Youth and Family Behavioral Health Services: Behavioral Health treatment and support services to children and families, including transitional age youth (ages 18-25 years old).
Located in Dallas on Main Street, ReConnections Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc. is dedicated to providing comprehensive substance abuse counseling and transitional housing services. They also provide peer support through their Prime+ program.
General information about OTC medications from the National Institute of Health.
Information about Naloxone & understanding what the Good Samaritan law is
This YouTube video by the Addiction Policy Forum explains how addiction works within the body. The video also explains the meaning of addiction (AKA substance use disorder). It also includes explanations of risk factors and prevention, when addiction most commonly happens and how it is treatable.
For help understanding substance use disorder better, read about it here.
In a Ted Talk, Johann Hari discusses the importance of understanding substance use disorder and addiction to support family members.
For understanding how to seek treatment for yourself or a loved one who is using substances, please refer to this informational video.
Today's youth continue to be exposed to many factors that increase their risk for addiction. For understanding the current substance trends and youth statistics, click here.
What is drug addiction?: Drug addiction and tolerance explained.
Information used from Save Lives Oregon
To seek additional inforamation follow the link below: https://www.savelivesoregon.org/
If someone is experiencing an overdose and you seek medical help for them, neither of you can be arrested or prosecuted for:
1. Possessing drugs or drug paraphernalia
2. Being in a place where drugs are used
3. Violating probation or parole because of #1 or #2 above
4. Outstanding warrants related to #1 or #2 above
The Good Samaritan Law does not protect you from:
1. Crimes that are not listed above (Including drug dealing, weapons possession, DUI, and others)
2. Outstanding federal warrants, or warrants from other states besides Oregon