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Since 2000, Oregon has experienced a significant increase in drug abuse, substance dependence, and drug-related hospitalizations and deaths. The state has also seen a sharp rise in drug-related illegal activity and non-medical use of prescription medications. In 2012, OR ranked the highest in the U.S. for non-medical use of prescription painkillers with hydrocodone and oxycodone accounting for the highest rate of overdose deaths.¹

Due to the high rates of illicit and prescription drug misuse, public health officials, healthcare providers, and law enforcement are working throughout the state to combat the problem.

Addiction by the Numbers

• Nearly 3.5 million opioid prescription drugs and 1.8 million benzodiazepines were dispensed to Oregon residents in 2012.¹
• Between 2012 and 2013, approximately 212,000 Oregon residents admitted to using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes.³
• Over 4,100 Oregon residents died of an unintentional drug overdose between 2000 and 2012, which averages to 322 deaths per year. Oregon residents ages 45-54 have the highest rates of overdose.¹
• Past-month marijuana use among Oregon adolescents age 12-17 was above the national average from 2011-2012 to 2014-2015.²
• The prevalence of past-year alcohol use disorder among Oregon adults 18 and older was higher than the national average every year from 2011-2012 to 2014-2015.²
• In 2015, a single-day count indicated that approximately 30,401 Oregon residents were undergoing substance use treatment, an increase from 23,166 people in 2011.²

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

Though the price of addiction treatment varies, many rehab centers in Oregon accept health insurance. If you have health insurance, your provider can tell you what services are covered and whether there’s an in-network facility that would be right for you.

Both Medicare and Oregon’s Medicaid program cover certain addiction treatment services. If you don’t have any insurance, or if the rehab you’re interested in does not accept insurance, there are low-interest healthcare loans available that can help you pay for the cost of rehab on a schedule that meets your budget. Certain facilities may offer sliding scale fees based on your ability to pay, so the important thing is to call and ask questions regarding the fees and payment plans.

Treatment Options

Oregon offers several different types of substance use and mental health treatment to meet the needs of its residents. The most common types of treatment programs in Oregon include private for-profit and non-profit facilities and local government-owned facilities.⁴

Oregon’s recovery centers offer regular and intensive outpatient, short and long-term residential treatment, hospital inpatient, and outpatient and inpatient detoxification. A portion of Oregon’s treatment facilities offer medication-assisted treatments for opioid addiction such as methadone and buprenorphine. Almost half of the state’s treatment facilities offer sliding scale fees or free treatment for residents who do not have health insurance or cannot afford treatment.⁴

Local Resources for Recovering Addicts

• Oregon Health Authority: The OHA offers information on addiction and mental health services, including how to get help during a crisis, how to find treatment, and resources for adults, children, and families experiencing addiction or mental health issues. The OHA’s website also includes information on reducing opioid overdose and misuse, including the dangers of opioids, signs of an overdose, and how to reverse the effects of an overdose using Narcan (naloxone).
• Portland Police Bureau. The Behavioral Health Unit of the Portland Police Bureau offers a directory of treatment services for veterans, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. The directory also includes local crisis intervention services, culturally competent treatment programs, low-cost housing options, and resources for family members.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Oregon provides education and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness. The organization holds face-to-face support groups and online courses in English and Spanish that focus on reducing stigma and helping people affected by mental illness recover.
• Oregon Health Plan. Find out if you’re eligible for the state’s Medicaid program, which offers health insurance to low-income residents.