Portland overdose crisis made worse by city’s enabling

Normalizing drug use doesn't work

From Michelle Milla

Yesterday, I watched a man nearly die. A homeless individual overdosed right next to our building. Another unhoused neighbor administered Narcan and revived him. That person saved a life.

Within minutes, Fire Engine No. 3 and an ambulance arrived. I counted seven emergency service professionals on the scene, including someone from Cent…