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Decriminalizing Drugs: When Treatment Replaces Prison

Tina Rosenberg

December 08, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Portugal, Lisbon

Portugal has gone perhaps the farthest in decriminalizing drug use. It hasn't stopped drug usage, but it has reduced deaths, the spread of H.I.V., drug crime, and imprisonment.

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'Housing First' Is Helping Female Vets Stabilize

Léa Bouchoucha

November 11, 2015 |

Women's eNews |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

The VA has shifted its approach to ending homelessness among veterans. Now, a place to live--more than drug treatment or mental health counseling--is considered the starting point for helping a soldier who is struggling to cope with life after discharge.

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Underage drinking treatment evolves with better understanding

Weston Morrow

November 08, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

During the last 12 years, the number of minors in Alaska sentenced to time in correctional facilities because of drug or alcohol charges has been steadily reduced, from 730 in 2003 to 395 in 2014. A big contributing factor behind that improvement has come with the department’s progress in, firstly, assessing what kids need treatment and, secondly, getting them into the right treatment programs.

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For underage drinking in Canada, a dose of realism over idealism

Casey Grove

November 07, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

From spreading a culture of moderation nationwide to advocating better communication between parents and kids, health officials in Canada have been working to reduce the harmful effects of underage drinking.

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Progress in Alaska promising, experts say

Weston Morrow

November 07, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

Alaska has come a long way in reducing underage drinking in the past two decades by introducing restorative justice and other programs. Self-reported numbers have declined, as have referrals into the juvenile justice system.

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Intervention with a purpose combats underage drinking

Weston Morrow

November 04, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: Fort Apache Reservation, United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

To combat high rates of teen alcohol use, Alaskan schools are introducing positive interventions, trying to help students rather than simply punish them.

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Preventing underage drinking takes more than scare tactics

Weston Morrow

November 01, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

Rasmus and Allen are attempting to take the data they’ve gathered from their years working with western Alaska communities to establish Qungasvik as an evidence-based solution for not only alcohol abuse but also for other issues facing rural Alaska, such as suicide.

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College time is a risky time for young adults

Jeff Richardson

November 01, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

The University of Alaska is curbing underage drinking by offering a host of alternative activities on campuses, including one event cheekily called “Lotta-no-booza.” Information about drinking responsibly is also provided to help students as they approach legal age, as well as data about alcohol use on campus. Drinking is less common than most students believe.

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Ad campaign aims to dispel idea that most Alaska kids drink

Weston Morrow

November 01, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Response Location: United States, Alaska

In order to address teenage alcohol abuse, the Alaskan Wellness Coalition has started a campaign to clear up a misperception among teens that their peers are drinking more than they actually do. By providing accurate figures—as well as testimonials by sober teens who grew up around adults with alcohol issues—the Coalition is helping teens to establish new, healthier social norms around alcohol intake.

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Heroin treatment, not jail, is aim of new Fayetteville initiative

Greg Barnes

October 24, 2015 |

Fayetteville Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Fayetteville, North Carolina

The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion initiative is being implemented in cities across the U.S. Instead of arresting people accused of low-level drug crimes, the offenders are offered drug treatment, job training, mental health counseling, and other services.

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