Synthetic marijuana, known as K2, overdoses are challenging the city’s first responders and law enforcement. “Overdoses are happening everywhere,” says one delivery driver.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
State government receives grant for opioid-related job training
Some Alaskans with opioid addictions who are leaving prisons or juvenile justice facilities will receive federally funded job training. A grant also will pay to increase the number of people trained to provide opioid treatment.
Corrections seeks alternatives to halfway houses
One approach could be based on Haven House, which serves women in Juneau, and My House, which serves homeless teens in Wasilla.
Sitka Counseling fights opioid crisis with treatment, prevention
The organization serves 350 unique clients every year, anywhere between 40 and 60 of whom travel from out of town.
Alaska AG joins effort to stiffen penalties for drug companies
Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth and 37 other attorneys general wrote Congress urging passage of a bipartisan bill addressing corporate consequences for failing to report suspicious opioid sales.
Bethel council considers ending hard liquor sales, except by freight
Bethel City Council decided at its last meeting to move forward on an ordinance to end hard liquor sales in the city. The ordinance would exclude liquor orders by freight.