fight the opioid epidemic were also signed by Brown about a month ago.
One bill came from an Oregon State Representative from Portland and reflects the order signed by Brown, also including specific timelines and deadlines for state agencies.
The other bill features several objectives such as improving opioid prescribing practices, curbing doctor shopping and facilitating public access to opioid addiction treatment services in the state.
The second bill has also been set up to support new research and investigations that may find new routes to end the problem of drug addiction and substance abuse in Oregon.
Author: Livia Areas-Holmblad
Livia Holmblad is an editor at Addiction Now and covers breaking news, features and everything in between. She moved to SoCal after living in NYC for about 10 years, where she worked for VICE and SinoVision as a writer, editor, host, producer, and director. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. Contact Livia at liviah@addictionnow.com
