A multi-part series, “The Price of Addiction,” in the Portland Business Journal is a carefully reported and clearly written set of articles that tackle a tough issue — one that needs more attention in our region and across the country. Reporter Elizabeth Hayes, who covers healthcare for the newspaper, does a real service with her straightforward coverage. The Q&A with CODA’s Alison Noice is a valuable primer for anyone interested in the treatment of opioid addiction.
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CODA Medical Director Weimer in TIME
Melissa Weimer, CODA’s Medical Director, appears in a well-written article in Time magazine, headlined “Stopping America’s Hidden Overdose Crisis.” As Time writer Jon Marcus observes, “Weimer is an advocate of sharing prescription information across state …
9/17/2014
Washington County’s alternative sentencing helps families and supports recovery
Washington County is one of the leaders in Oregon in the forward-looking approach of alternative sentencing. CODA is proud to be one of the community partners supporting this program which diverts custodial parents facing one …
5/18/2018
Study finds tapering, clinic policies can reduce opioid use
(UPDATE: Coverage on Sen. Jeff Merkley’s website too.) Medical Press and Partnership For Drug-Free Kids, and other websites are reporting on a study on opioid addiction in which CODA Medical Director Melissa Weimer and …
1/28/2016