Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Although Rainforest Recovery Center will limit the number of patients for now, providers say the need in and outside the community is growing. 

When the pandemic began, Rainforest sent patients home and turned the clinic into an overflow site in case the hospital ran out of room.

The courts have different names and rules throughout the state — some focus on drug use, others on alcohol. And some specialize in categories of defendants, like parents or military veterans.

Rainforest Recovery Center closed for inpatient care in March due to COVID-19 health concerns, sending 11 patients home or to other facilities.

The risk survey also reported an increase in mental health distress among high school students. One in five (19%) of students surveyed reported having attempted suicide at least once.

A positive drug test for methamphetamine has disqualified veteran dog musher Lance Mackey from the 2020 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, according to a statement from race organizers.

Patients in recovery come from throughout Southeast Alaska and all over the state, making travel a concern as COVID-19 health restrictions tightened in March.

As more Alaskans seek treatment for opioid use disorder, the state is taking measures to ensure enough medical providers are there to help. 

They tried talking things through with Abby. They got her into counseling briefly. They reported a store they suspected of selling booze to her daughter and other teenagers. And eventually, tough love.

In response to concerns about monitoring service Bark for Schools, the Juneau School District is providing options to families.