Oregon has funding for addiction recovery programs, but not enough employees
The state of Oregon is channeling millions of dollars into addiction recovery programs due to a law that passed in 2020. But the state is having trouble finding the workforce to fill these jobs.
by Katia Riddle
Mar 28, 2022
3 minutes
Like many people who work in the field of addiction, Staci Cowan is herself in recovery. She slid into heroin use years ago after she started taking opioids for an injury. The loss of her job and apartment followed. She found herself homeless when her mom was forced to draw a firm boundary. No more sleeping at her house.
"The people on the streets, you think they're there for you," says Cowan. "But you quickly realize that no one is
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