HB 3558
Modifies the definition of "recovery" in the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Addiction and Community Safety Response
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the definition of "recovery" within the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act. Specifically, it clarifies that recovery is a process of personal change, improved health and wellness, and a self-directed lifestyle focused on sobriety and personal health. The goal is to align with a health-based approach to addiction and overdose, emphasizing access to treatment and recovery services.
Key provisions
- Defines "recovery" as a process of personal change and wellness.
- Focuses on a voluntarily maintained lifestyle characterized by sobriety.
- Aligns with a health-based approach to addiction treatment.
- Reinforces the availability of treatment and recovery services.
- Expands access to screening, health assessment, treatment, and recovery services.
- Removes criminal penalties for low-level drug possession.
- Establishes a policy for encouraging treatment and recovery.
- Provides consistency in interpretation of related sections of the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act.
Who is affected
- Individuals struggling with substance use disorders
- Healthcare providers
- Treatment facilities
- Oregon State Government
- Individuals seeking recovery services
Notable changes
- Clarifies the definition of ‘recovery’ within the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act.
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