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Alison Young's avatar

As a former Oregonian, I’m so saddened to hear about this horrific treatment in the name of Jesus anywhere, but in what I truly consider God’s country. Thank you, Kevin, for shining a light on this.

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April Morton's avatar

So saddened to read Allison’s story. I really appreciate her bravery and honest account of her experiences. Unfortunately my son attended two similar programs in our community. At the time I felt that these programs would be full of compassion and understanding towards its residents. As I have taken time to educate myself on substance use disorder I’ve realized that these programs don’t actually provide treatment. No medications, medical staff oversight, residents working to benefit the staff who run or own these organizations while using religion and punishment as a way to a “help” others become “good people”. I believe Jesus met people where they were with unconditional love which is not what happens at these programs. Very sad that they don’t embrace harm reduction and the gold standards of treatment. 😢

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