HB 3321
Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to develop and implement plans, including a statewide primary prevention strategy, that address the entire youth continuum of care and are designed to prevent the onset of substance use.
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- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to create a statewide strategy to prevent young people from starting to use alcohol, tobacco, or other controlled substances. The commission will develop a primary prevention strategy that uses universal, selective, and indicated prevention approaches. It also requires the commission to analyze the state’s current prevention services and report its findings to the Legislative Assembly every two years.
Key provisions
- The Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission must develop a statewide primary prevention strategy.
- The strategy must utilize universal, selective, and indicated prevention approaches.
- The commission must conduct a gap analysis of current prevention services.
- The commission must perform a financial accounting of existing primary prevention expenses.
- The commission must define state agency responsibilities and identify implementation strategies.
- The commission must report its findings to the Legislative Assembly every two years.
Who is affected
- Young people
- Families
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Oregon Health Agencies
- Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a formal statewide strategy for preventing substance use onset.
- It requires a comprehensive assessment of existing prevention efforts.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Oregon's youth face significant challenges related to substance use and overdose deaths, highlighting the need for a comprehensive state-wide strategic plan to prevent, intervene, and mitigate these issues. the importance of primary prevention services, citing scientific backing and personal experience as key to addressing early substance use and its devastating consequences. They support legislation aimed at strengthening primary prevention programs, expanding services for Oregon's youth, and developing a clear and comprehensive assessment of youth substance use prevention and treatment. Many testifiers share personal stories of loss and struggle, underscoring the need for proactive strategies to address substance use disorders among young people, including early education and prevention, access to help, and evidence-based programs for families and schools.
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