episode 14: The Addiction Issue + Oregon Recovers + Sobriety Stories
The addiction crisis in Portland. Who is trying to help? What can we do?
But first, how can you make a change?
One of the reasons we do Portland Tea Party live is because we have a JFDI mindset - just f*%cking do it. If you are thinking of creating something or getting involved in your community - just do it.
This week’s Offline with Jon Favreau podcast covered political hobbyism. Do your actions move the needle towards change, or are they sharing opinions in a vacuum? If you want to create real change, the best way to start is on a hyper local level. Who is doing the work that’s important to you in the community? Can you volunteer? Can you donate? Ask questions and get involved. To listen to the episode see the link below.
Portland
Mike Marshall, Executive Director of Oregon Recovers joins us to discuss the addiction crisis in Oregon.
Oregon Recovers is a movement of people in recovery, and their friends and family who are working to address addiction and create long-term lasting change.
Here are some ways people can get involved with Oregon Recovers:
Recovery Community Summit
Annual Walk for Recovery
Advocacy Day
How can addiction and recovery be addressed, and what kind of resources do we need?:
Treatment Centers
Recovery Housing
Prevention Education Services
Outpatient Programs
Raise the Price of Alcohol
Mobilizing and Education a Constituency of Supporters
Tea
Getting real about normalizing conversations about addiction and recovery - Ciara and Mike share their experiences and discuss what we can all do on a personal level to help.
There are many ways to be sober, not everything is right for everyone, but here are are some things that Mike and Ciara do to help them:
Being in nature
Being of service to others
Going to and participating in AA meetings
Exercise
Having a sober community & friends
Sharing and discussing sobriety publicly (which is a privilege not everyone has)
Find more resources for recovery below.
Party
The Ladds 500 - Saturday, April 13, 2024 - a free, one day, bicycle-themed public picnic and non-competitive bicycle relay event where teams complete 500 laps around Ladd Circle.
We Believe in Portland cleanup - April 19, 2024, 11:00am-1:00pm in Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Jefferson Dancers - April 18 - April 20, 2024 at the Newmark Theatre.
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Guest Info
Mike Marshall
Sam Chase is the Director of the City of Portland’s Office of Government Relations. Previously, Sam served as an elected member on Metro Council, and has worked as an advocate to address poverty and create inclusive communities with living-wage jobs, affordable housing, homeless services, and environmental protections. He enjoys flyfishing, hiking, camping, and most of all spending time with his very busy, blended family of six.
Oregon Recovers
Oregon Recovers is an inclusive statewide coalition comprised of people in recovery–and their friends and family—uniting to transform Oregon healthcare to ensure world-class prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for Oregonians suffering from the disease of addiction.
For more on Oregon Recovers check out their website and social channels.
Additional Recovery Resources
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
SAMHSA Helpline:1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Lines for Life Helpline for Alcohol & Drug Use: 1-800-923-4357
Recovery Network of Portland Ap
