How Portland looks to come back from its drug crisis [Video]

PORTLAND, Ore. — The downfall of Oregon’s Measure 110 was due, in part, to not fully living up to its promise of getting help for people with substance abuse issues. The number of treatment options available trailed behind the growing drug crisis seen on Portland streets. And as the crisis grew, so did the spotlight.

But beneath the light were several organizations trying to get people the help they need. On this week’s episode of Straight Talk, Laural Porter sat down with some of the people who are on the ground dealing with Portland’s addition crisis.

Meet the guests

Janie Guillick has battled with mental health and addiction issues, homelessness and incarceration. Now, she’s the executive director of the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon, one of the state’s largest peer-run agencies that provides support to people seeking health care and housing. She …