The city of Bethel has collected more than a quarter of a million dollars in alcohol sales taxes since two vendors legally began selling alcohol this year. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
My Turn: Alaska’s mental health
In times of uncertainty, talking about the good things Alaskans are doing to improve the health and wellness of our people is more important than ever. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Subtle signs you might have a drinking problem
“When everyone in your social circle seems to be drinking the same amount or more, and when drinking is glamorized in the media and by alcohol industry advertisements and promotions, it’s easy to think that regular alcohol use is normal and difficult to recognize when your drinking becomes excessive and unhealthy.” Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR …
My Turn: Insidious and invisible
Bruce Van Dusen recounts his journey to recovery and reminds us that positive support and understanding are necessary in helping others succeed in recovery. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
A call for action to address worsening alcohol problems in villages from Bethel liquor store
A leading tribal organization tells the Alaska Dispatch that since the first liquor store opened in Bethel in May, young children are getting hold of alcohol. Bootleggers are stocking up at Bethel’s stores and sneaking it into dry villages. Overwhelmed tribal police are being overrun with calls for help. The group is now asking for action to be taken. …
Ken’s story
From Ivy League to the penitentiary, one man’s story of redemption and hope. I will never forget the moment in 2004 when Judge Hardesty told me that I was sentenced to 6 years in the Nevada State Prison for the crime of drug sales. How had I reached a point in my journey that I was returning to prison for …
Rewriting the state’s alcohol laws, again
A Soldotna senator is working hard to change 40-year-old alcohol statutes that he attests are largely responsible for Alaska’s negative demographics associated with alcohol misuse. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Mugs create conversation at Snow City Café
Recover Alaska mugs used at Snow City Café are to raise awareness of alcohol addiction and celebrate recovery. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Charting the Course to Recovery and Reform
The Alaska Mental Health Board is hosting a free, public conference on behavioral health in Anchorage. This two-day event is an opportunity to learn and share ideas about how to lead the mental health and substance abuse system into the future. Read more here.