Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is encouraging Alaskans to participate in
State says sharp increase in Alaska overdose deaths linked to fentanyl; invites Alaskans to free webinar.
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman Last week, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services released a statement in regards to
Fentanyl: The hidden danger in opioids and other drugs
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On any given day, while scrolling through social media, an internet search, or watching the
Top Ten Reasons Alaskans Die
Lawrence D. Weiss — Medieval verse from “Death and the Lady” (Roud, 1031) Fair lady, throw those costly robes aside, No
Q&A with Mat-Su Opioid Task Force founder discussing latest efforts amid opioid epidemic
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA— Mat-Su Opioid Task Force founder Michael Carson recently participated in a question and
Palmer Police officer combats opioid epidemic with DEA
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com PALMER — At a recent Palmer City Council meeting, Drug Enforcement Agency Tactical Diversion Squad group
States with the worst drug problems: Alaska ranks 29th
WalletHub Press Release With the stress of social distancing leading to drug use relapses or overdoses, and SAMHSA’s National
Fentanyl Disguised as Oxycodone Pills Found in Alaska
Alaska Department of Public Safety Press Release The Department of Public Safety received reports of several overdoses this week due
An opioid turning point: Hope is in the air
By Michael Carson Spectrum A report from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention last week stated that drug overdose
Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer connects Valley to recent opioid doctor arrests during Opioid Task Force meeting
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, spoke at Wasilla City Hall Tuesday
Health officials prepare medical response to opioid enforcement action
Following the arrest this week of two opioid prescribers in Alaska by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Alaska
White House adviser visits Alaska to discuss opioids and drug crisis
By: Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Anne Hazlett, the senior adviser for rural affairs at the White House Office of