TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Siletz Tribal A&D
Programs
CEDARR
Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability
to Rebuild and Restore
Jan. 2,5:30 p.m.
Siletz Community Health Clinic Conférence Room
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment,
and Women’s Transitional
Siletz: 1-800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Eugene: 541-484-4234
For more information, call 541-444-8286.
Salem: 503-390-9494
Staffing change: Some of you may
have heard that Sandy Gordon has re
tired. Sandy had been a counselor in
the Siletz office for I 1 years. She will
be missed by staff, her clients and the
community, and her contribution to the
program is deeply appreciated.
Sandy plans to spend more time
with her grandchildren, get needed rest
and do some traveling. Thank you,
Sandy, for everything you have done!
Ask Raven
Raven will answer your questions
about problems associated with alco
hol, tobacco, and other drugs. You can
cal! in your questions to the numbers
above or mail them to:
Raven
P.O. Box 549
Siletz. OR 97380-0549
Dear Raven: Why do people take
methadone? Unsigned
Dear Unsigned: Methadone is a
synthetic, or manmade, opiate drug that
is weaker than heroin but longer last-
We hope to see you there!
intense than methadone and their
effects only last a few hours, so the
user goes through the roller-coaster
of highs and lows and the pain of
withdrawal on a daily basis.
ing. It was originally developed dur
ing World War II in Germany because
their supply of painkillers was low.
Methadone has been in the United
States since 1947 and it’s used medi
cally in two ways:
I. Some doctors will prescribe metha
done for pain and many believe it's
less addicting than other opiate pain
medications such as OxyContin,
Percodan, Vicodin, Darvocet, mor
phine and Codeine. Because
methadone has become a more
popular “street drug" and is being
abused more, fewer doctors are
prescribing it for pain.
2. Methadone also is used to treat
heroin and other opiate addiction.
Because methadone is not as in
tense as heroin and is longer last
ing, it will keep the addict from
having withdrawal symptoms.
Heroin and other opiates are more
The use of methadone for treating
opiate addiction is controversial. Many
addiction treatment professionals are
concerned that methadone use will cause
the person's addiction to progress. One
study has shown that a higher dose of
methadone is more effective in reduc
ing illegal opiate and heroin use.
There are strict regulations about
dispensing methadone, so there are few
clinics. Doses have to be taken at the
methadone clinic, so many people have
to travel long distances to take them.
Unless a person has been on metha
done for a long time and has never been
in violation with the program, they
have to go every day to take their dose.
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TLC Attitudes of Gratitude
by Lynn Whitlow
After the big storm of December
2007, the worst I’ve seen since the
1962 Columbus Day storm, there is a
lot of gratitude here at the TLC that no
trees fell on us or even broke off in the
yard. We had heat, power and phone
service through the entire storm.
TV satellite service lasted through
most of the blow but. eventually, suc
cumbed to the high winds. Try as we
might, both individual effort and phone
teamwork with a DISH Network
troubleshooter could not get reception.
We count it as a blessing that inter
rupted TV service and half of the front
deck roof flying away was the worst
that happened up here. We know that
other tribal housing suffered power
outages, so we are doubly grateful to
be on Central Lincoln PUD power!
The New Year is here, as of this
printing. Mrmy of you probably have
made resolutions that you may or may
not keep. I gave up on those empty
promises years ago. Now I have a goal,
rather than a resolution.
My goal is always basically the
same - make the world around me a
better place to live in. By working on
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that goal, I believe I make myself a
better person to be around (most of the
time anyway, as long as tired and
grouchy stay away).
TLC residents were not quick to
offer their resolutions, but one said she
was sure grateful to have a warm, dry
place to live during these days of chill.
We at TLC are missing counselor
Sandy Gordon, who retired in Decem
ber. So much gratitude for her intui
tive, insightful help to many.
Thank you to Alison Noble for her
generous donation of Christmas cards
to TLC residents. Gratitude pours out
to TLC volunteers Alice McCain, Linda
Olsen, and Lisa Brown. Your every
moment, every service here is treasured.
Remember, volunteers are always
needed at TLC - women to sleep over
night and some strong backs to split
some wood for the fireplace.
Don't forget, we host a Women’s
Talking Circle on the second Wednes
day of each month. Call 541-444-8238,
or 800-922-1399, ext. 1238, for more
information on these opportunities.
A wonderful Happy New Year to
you all!
January 2008
Portland: 503-238-1512
People on methadone maintenance
for addiction treatment have varied re
ports about their experiences and how
they feel about it. Some say it helps them
lead a normal life and keep a job. and stops
them from feeling sick a lot of the time.
Others say they do not like the effects
of methadone and do not like having to
go to the methadone clinic every day for
their dose. Those people who decide
to go off of methadone face a difficult
withdrawal period and there are few
detox centers that will accept patients
who are withdrawing from methadone.
Despite the controversy, metha
done maintenance seems to have its
place in society and many addicts say
their ability to have access to stabilized
doses of a legal drug - methadone - is
the reason they are living a life free of
crime, medical/emotional illnesses, and
other problems.
Thanks for writing to me! Raven
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General Council
Meeting
1 p.m.
Feb. 2, 2008
Siletz Tribal
Community Center
Siletz, Oregon
Agenda
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Constitutional Election Information
Narcotics
Anonymous
Meetings
Monday - 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Atonement Lutheran Church
2315 N Coast Highway (101), Newport
Tuesday - 7:30-8:30 p.m.
TLC - A&D Building
565 Old River Road. Siletz
Tuesday - 8-9 p.m.
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church
1226 SW 13th St., Lincoln City
Thursday - 8-9 p.m.
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church
1226 SW 13* St., Lincoln City
Friday - 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Atonement Lutheran Church
2315 N Coast Highway (101), Newport
Tribal Member Concerns
Chairman’s Report
Announcements
4 p.m. - Adjourn
Saturday - 6-7 p.m.
Siletz VFW
143 SE Eggbert St., Siletz
Toll-Free Help Line
1-877-233-4287