SALEM, Ore. – In the backdrop of Oregon’s cultural tapestry woven with German, Scandinavian, and Irish influences, coupled with the state’s notorious battle with seasonal depression, a pressing public health crisis has emerged-alcoholism. This issue, evidenced by the state’s high rates of addiction, has led to significant social, health, and economic repercussions, culminating in the formation of the Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services through House Bill 3610.