Commentator Alva Noë reflects on Maia Szalavitz’s new book presenting the view that addiction is a learning disorder.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Crime reform bill due on House floor for debate Monday
Senate Bill 91 is one of the most hotly debated bills of the session.
JPD: Intoxicated driver rams Governor’s Mansion
Video surveillance showed a car ramming the garage door, which was damaged.
No Juneau participants in DEA’s national prescription drug roundup Saturday
However, the Juneau Police Department continues to take anonymous drops in its lobby during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
Community foundation targets homelessness, substance abuse with $1.9 million in grants
The Juneau Community Foundation announced about $1.9 million in grants to local organizations that will pay for social services.
Bill would replace misdemeanor charges with fine for underage drinking
Underage children caught drinking alcohol won’t rack up a permanent charge on their record under a bill that passed the legislature last week.