September 1988 – Oregon Mental Health Archive

Outside In Clinic celebrates 20 years of health, social services

September 9, 1988

From The Oregonian, September 9, 1988 If rolling with the punches is what it takes to survive, Outside In has been tumbling now — and landing on its feet — for 20 years. To commemorate its anniversary, the social service agency will sponsor a street dance Friday in front of its office at 1236 S.W. […]

Cocaine deaths rise significantly

September 6, 1988

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From the Oregonian, September 6, 1988 Deaths from cocaine overdoses this year are up significantly from 1987 a circumstance the state medical examiner blames on the rise in “crack” cocaine use. Overdose deaths from methamphetamine, or “speed,” also have soared, according to figures from the state medical examiner’s office. Deaths from heroin overdoses, on the […]