Juneau Police have a new tool to sniff out a steady flow of heroin and other narcotics entering the city. It’s been about 25 years since the department had a K-9 on staff.
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The Blind Spot: beyond no-man’s land
We’ve been exploring holes in the safety net for teens struggling with drugs and alcohol. Now, we look toward solutions.
The Blind Spot: quitting meth alone, together
KSKA’s Anne Hillman spoke with two young women who are relying on each other rather than an organization to end their methamphetamine addiction.
Former female inmates find support and a home in Juneau’s Haven House
“Being here is probably the biggest blessing that’s ever happened to me,” says Samantha Garton, Haven House’s second resident.
Amid Rising Concern About Addiction, Universities Focus On Recovery
The Center for Students in Recovery at the University of Texas is one of a small but growing number of programs catering to former addicts at U.S. colleges and universities.
Heroin, meth seizures up in 2014, JPD says
The Juneau Police Department seized more heroin and methamphetamine last year than in 2013, but seizures of illegal prescription drugs were down.
Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers
Providers say the waiting list for beds at treatment centers is already long
New transitional housing will provide safe, stable environment for former inmates
Haven House, now raising money for furnishings, will be home to nine residents when it opens in mid-March