A recovery coach training session will also take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gruening Park Recreation center. Chapman said everyone is welcome to attend the free event to learn techniques for talking about recovery in a way to treats people with dignity. For more information on Recovery Month events and changes due to …
Annual Recovery Walk followed by Recovery Fest
As recovery month comes to a close, opportunities for community members to still participate include the annual Recovery Walk starting at 2 p.m. today at the Douglas Breeze In, 3370 Douglas Hwy, Juneau, AK 99801 and ending at the Rockwell Ballroom, 109 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801 at 2:30 p.m. for a Recovery Fest.
Non-alcoholic bars becoming new trend in Britain
Alcohol-free bars are popping up in Britain as news comes that youth seeking a trendy night out are happily paying to stay sober. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Battling addiction
An op-ed that discusses the battle with addiction in Ketchikan. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Voices of recovery in Juneau
A new web series features stories of Juneau community members who have battled with drug and/or alcohol addiction. “The hardest part is saying those first words, when you tell a room full of people that you’re an addict and that you need help.” Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! …
Officials discuss Alaska’s prison, substance abuse issues
New laws and state funding could help Alaska combat problems with substance abuse and inmate safety. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
My Turn: National Recovery Month: A time to celebrate Alaskans overcoming alcohol addiction
In honor of National Recovery Month, our own Tiffany Hall weighs in on why it’s important to share inspiring stories of recovery. “If I hadn’t heard a woman share her story of addiction and recovery years ago, I may not have sought the help I needed to turn my life around.” Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR …
4 things to know about addiction and recovery
According to a 2013 study by SAMHSA, 22.7 million people in the United States ages 12 and up needed treatment for alcohol or substance abuse addiction and only 2.5 million of those received treatment. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Alaska village banishes 6 over drug and alcohol suspicions
The Southwestern Alaska village of Quinhagak has banished six people from the community, five of which are suspected of being involved with illegal drugs, alcohol or other dangers. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]