Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean

After an attempt to decriminalize drugs made the addiction crisis in Oregon even worse, local Christians are pleading with the sick—and the state—to let them help.

Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean

After an attempt to decriminalize drugs made the addiction crisis in Oregon even worse, local Christians are pleading with the sick—and the state—to let them help.

A FULL 180 | Lance's Story

Not too long ago, Lance found himself hopeless and lost outside the doors of CityTeam Portland. Today, he's an executive director at the very organization that saved his life.

CityTeam Portland: Plans for the Future

The programs at CityTeam Portland are designed to help people-of-the-street break free from homelessness and addiction. CityTeam Portland executive director Lance Orton joined us to share their plans to for the future.

'It is a fatal disease': State health campaign takes aim at heavy drinking

Those in the field of treating alcoholism note the disease does not discriminate based on who one knows, where they’re from or how much money they have. “Alcohol is probably one of the most deadliest drugs out there,” said Daniel Gamboa, program manager at CityTeam in Southeast Portland.

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December 12, 2023