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As sports betting rises among young adults, OHA encourages conversations about risks, resources

Posted on September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by franciabautistasanchez

As thousands of Oregon students head to college, many will live away from parental oversight for the first time. With the return of football and other sports, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is raising awareness about a growing trend–increasing sports betting among young adults–and encouraging families to talk about gambling risks before students leave home. “Many […]

A family rebuilds and reunites: “Hope is out there, you just have to find it.”

Posted on July 24, 2025November 21, 2025 by Oregon Health Authority

Funding opportunities and shifts in public perception pay off in Southwest Oregon, making SUD treatment and recovery more possible than ever. > On a cool cloudy day in March 2024, Casey Lowery sprinted nearly four miles to get to Bay Area First Step—a recovery and treatment center in Coos Bay, a small coastal community in […]