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.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
4-time Iditarod champion disqualified for positive meth test during race
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.
Bartlett Hospital converts addiction recovery center into spillover for COVID-19 patients
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.
State releases new guide on medication assisted treatment
As more Alaskans seek treatment for opioid use disorder, the state is taking measures to ensure enough medical providers are there to help.
‘She had dimples for days’: After laying daughter to rest, ‘what-ifs’ linger for Juneau parents
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.
As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain
In response to concerns about monitoring service Bark for Schools, the Juneau School District is providing options to families.