Alaskans spend Labor Day weekend memorializing loved ones lost to drug abuse
The fight against substance abuse was top of mind Friday across Anchorage.
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The fight against substance abuse was top of mind Friday across Anchorage.
Conservative Republicans were typically in favor of long sentences for a broader range of opioids; moderate Republicans, independents and Democrats were more likely to want the harsher penalties tailored specifically to fentanyl, and to devote more resources to treatment and rehabilitation.
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - Family members of some who died from overdoses support increasing sentences and eliminating early release, but civil liberty advocates say it could deter calls for help
Family members of some who died from overdoses support stronger penalties, but civil liberty advocates say it could deter calls for help.