The Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, in collaboration with the Oregon Health and Science University, shall provide education and technical assistance to providers of youth substance use disorder treatment and early intervention. Note: 430.225 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Temporary provisions relating to statewide primary prevention planning) Note: Sections 1 and 4, chapter 507, Oregon Laws 2025, provide: Sec. 1. (1) As used in this section: (a) Indicated prevention means prevention strategies that focus on individuals who exhibit early signs of substance use or other risk factors but who do not have a diagnosable substance use disorder. (b) Primary prevention means practices, programs and policies designed to prevent, delay and reduce the incidence and prevalence of youth substance use. (c) Selective prevention means prevention strategies that target individuals, or groups of individuals, whose risk of developing a substance use disorder is significantly higher than average. (d) Universal prevention means prevention strategies that are aimed at the general public or a whole population group, without identifying individuals who are at particular risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) The Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission shall 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 by: (a) Promoting health and well-being among individuals who have not begun using alcohol, tobacco or controlled substances; and (b) Utilizing universal prevention, selective prevention and indicated prevention strategies. (3) In developing the plans described in subsection (2) of this section, the commission shall: (a) Conduct a comprehensive inventory and assessment of existing primary prevention programs in this state, including programs that are school-based or provided by youth-serving agencies or organizations. The comprehensive inventory and assessment must include an assessment of the current workforce, types of entities supporting or administering the programs, types of interventions being utilized, effectiveness of the programs, feasibility of increasing the services of the programs, funding streams and areas of unmet need. (b) Conduct an assessment of existing gaps in the provider workforce and service delivery system for youth in need of all levels of substance use disorder treatment, including intensive outpatient treatment, residential treatment, withdrawal management and treatment for co-occurring disorders. (c) Conduct, or contract with a third party to conduct, a financial accounting of current primary prevention expenses in this state, including services funded and the funding sources and amounts for those services. (d) Define state agency responsibilities, outline funding models and identify implementation strategies and expected outcomes. (4) No later than September 15, 2026, the commission shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245, on the commissions findings and recommendations under this section. Sec. 4. Section 1 of this 2025 Act is repealed on January 2, 2027. (Improving Peoples Access to Community-based Treatment, Supports and Services Program)
‹ Prev All Oregon sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.