The bill also limits initial opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Dentists work to ease patients’ pain with fewer opioids
After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient’s pain. Now they’re learning to counsel patients about better, less addictive alternatives.
Health officials distribute new technology for Alaska’s war on opioids
Alaska has another tool in the fight against opioids. Public health officials are distributing thousands of disposal bags that chemically react and leave no trace of the drugs.
Study shows rise in some prenatal exposure to opiates
A new study from a Alaskan epidemiologist looks at infants who were exposed to opiates before birth. Unlike previous studies, it goes beyond the sharp rise in cases for a portion of the population to explore what happens next.
Fansler lays out position on taxes, opioid disaster, subsidies
District 38 state Rep. Zach Fansler laid out his position on proposed taxes, the governor’s opioid disaster declaration, changes to oil and gas subsidies, and more Friday during a live KYUK call-in show with constituents.
Bethel city manager plans crack down on city truck drivers
The Bethel City Manager decided to change the accident policy to give city truck drivers who are found to be negligent tickets and drug tests.