Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission

09/09/2026

Building community in high school – forging real friendships, finding trusted mentors – is hard enough as it is. For youth struggling with substance use disorder, it’s truly daunting.

That's why in 2023, the state legislature passed House Bill 2767 to establish recovery high schools across Oregon. Recovery high schools, such as Harmony Academy in Lake Oswego, blend recovery and academic education. They help students with substance use disorders develop individualized academic and recovery plans. They also help students find vital support from a community of peers with similar obstacles.

The ADPC is truly lucky to have Sharon Dursi Martin, the principal and executive director of Harmony Academy, as one of our commissioners. She's committed to helping young people when they need it most. Sharon gave us an inside look at life at Harmony Academy -- check out the blog post to read more.

As a tuition-free public charter school sponsored by the Lake Oswego School District, Harmony Academy provides for a full Oregon diploma. Building community in high school – forging real frien…

09/02/2026

This monthly meeting provides an opportunity for city and county officials to learn about and discuss national and state updates, as well as spending best practices. Additionally, recipients share how they are using opioid settlement funds to prevent , as well as how they're using the funds to treat and support people with substance use disorders in their communities. You can find more information on the ADPC website https://www.oregon.gov/adpc/Pages/Local-Opioid-Settlement-Learning-Collaborative.aspx

08/28/2026

We're so grateful for our friends and colleagues across Oregon that have hosted Overdose Awareness events this month, and we're excited about a bunch more happening this weekend! Thanks to the folks at Restored Connections Peer Center for sharing these pictures from the Overdose Awareness Walk in Eugene, which took place earlier this month 💜

08/24/2026

“Every conversation, every connection, and every lifesaving resource matters. This day is about honoring the past while continuing to build a future where fewer families experience the devastating loss caused by overdose.” -- Seraphina Pinsky, Tri-County Coordinator of Max’s Mission, shares what means to her.

Check out the latest ADPC blog to learn about upcoming events, and to read what other ADPC Health and Safety Interventions Committee members have to say about
https://adpcnews.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/international-overdose-awareness-day-is-august-31/

08/20/2026

Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day brings a global community together to take action on overdose. Organizers across Oregon are hosting events in the coming days to remember those we’ve lost and to take action to save lives.

08/19/2026

August is . As we remember and honor those we have lost, it’s incumbent on us to continue to take action to save lives. To address the ongoing overdose crisis, we must understand it. That means analyzing the data.
Oregon has 3 public overdose-related data dashboards for statewide and county-specific data. This data covers fatal and non-fatal overdoses. Check out the story in our highlights for more information.
Additionally, you can find a presentation from the Oregon Health Authority on how to use these dashboards here:
https://www.oregon.gov/adpc/Pages/Local-Opioid-Settlement-Learning-Collaborative.aspx
The presentation was part of the Oregon Local Opioid Settlement Learning Collaborative. Thank you to OHA for maintaining these dashboards!
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. You can find more resources at www.oregon.gov/adpc/Pages/Find-Help.aspx

03/18/2026

How can schools and school districts bring substance use and substance use disorder ( ) services to students on campus?

There are so many challenges: limited resources, potentially skeptical parents, a relatively low baseline of knowledge (educators, after all, aren't SUD specialists), etc.

The Southern Oregon Education Service District took a methodical approach to overcome all of those barriers and launch a well-received SUD pilot program in the small community of Prospect, Oregon. Luckily for the rest of Oregon, the SOESD team has documented their process and is eager to share their playbook with other schools. Read the latest ADPC blog for more on their experience

Nestled in the tall trees of Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest, just a short 50-mile drive from Crater Lake National Park, sits the small town of Prospect. The Southern Oregon community, according to …

03/03/2026

✅ We're moving items from our "To Do" list to the "Got Done" list ✅ 💅

The ADPC team has embarked on its years-long journey to build up a robust ecosystem of substance use disorder (SUD) supports and services. Implementing the 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan will be a long process, but we have a detailed plan to ensure the state makes progress. We're keeping track of every step forward we take -- the minor accomplishments of our ADPC commissioners and staff; state agency and local partners; and our CBO and service provider partners. Here's a recap of some our small victories to date:

This year, the ADPC is focused on implementation: Taking the many, many good ideas incorporated into Oregon’s 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan to address substance use issues and carrying them out. It’…

02/24/2026

💫🌟One more week to apply!! ☝️❗️ Please help us spread the word!💫🌟

📢 ❗ Attention, young Oregonians who care about substance use issues! The Oregon Youth Addiction Alliance (OYAA) is looking for new members! 📢 ❗

OYAA is a youth-led collective of Oregonians using their knowledge and lived experiences to support substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. The group meets once a month to provide advice to state leaders. Members are compensated for their participation and are eligible for class credit, work study, or other educational credit depending on the education program.

Applicants must be between the ages of 14-25, and they must live or work in Oregon. They must also have lived experience with youth addiction and recovery and one or multiple of the following experiences: substance use prevention services, substance use disorder treatment, and/or substance use recovery services.

Applications are due March 2, 2026.

OYAA’s current youth members have prioritized youth representation from Eastern and Central Oregon and young people representing alternative education and recovery schools experience.

Please pass on to young people and youth serving orgs in your networks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn9fElfG8UdRBKChaMJqJMjrfbKcqICwfUb4-Lau1AZNi4Gg/viewform?usp=header

More about OYAA Can be found here: https://www.oregon.gov/adpc/Pages/youth.aspx

02/13/2026

It’s an even-numbered year (has 2026 felt like a blur to you, too?), and that means leaders in Oregon have to move fast if they want to pass new state laws this year.

According to our state Constitution, legislative sessions in even years can only last up to 35 days. This year’s “short session” kicked off on Feb. 2.

The ADPC is closely monitoring SUD-related bills -- read about them here:

Hundreds of Oregonians gathered in Salem on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for Oregon Recovers’ Advocacy Day. It’s an even-numbered year (has 2026 felt like a blur to you, too?), and that means leade…