Leaders in the Alaska recovery community say the month carries extra significance in Alaska where alcohol-related deaths are over twice as high as the rest of the nation. READ MORE HERE.

Fueled by a rising awareness of health, inclusivity, and shifting social norms, the demand for alcohol alternatives has surged, leading to remarkable growth in perception and sales. READ MORE HERE…

the robust non-alcoholic beverage program serves as a model of inclusivity when it comes to meeting the needs of diners opting out of alcohol. READ MORE HERE…

Assistance shouldn’t begin and end with family or friends. Organizations have a duty to let their people know that there’s support and guidance in place for them. READ MORE HERE

Anchorage is a community filled with diversity, a passion to thrive and a desire to prosper. Yet we are faced with challenges that continue to loom and reveal both immediate needs and demand for long-term change. Our current systems are not bringing forward the change our community seeks. In 2020, Anchorage voters began to reimagine their city. They committed to …

Now that we’ve fully entered the holiday season, I’m encouraging Alaskans to step away from alcohol misuse. In fact: I’m declaring sobriety trendy. With Sober October behind us, Dry January just ahead and more people choosing mocktails over cocktails, I believe we are at the precipice of a significant cultural shift when it comes to drinking responsibly. For Alaskans, this …

The new year presents many people with resolutions or promises they make to better themselves, and one such event is known as “Dry January,” a challenge to not consume alcohol. In downtown Anchorage, some Alaskans are jumping on this challenge for 2023 — or for an overall lifestyle change — to enjoy the nightlife environment without the booze. Recover Alaska, a …

“JUNEAU — The president of the Alaska Brewers Guild held his head in his hands, the Senate president laughed and smiled, and the head of Alaska’s largest alcohol trade organization exchanged high-fives with lawmakers as the Alaska House decisively ended 10 years of struggle by passing a sweeping reform of the state’s alcohol laws.” Read more here.

“ Veronica Valli beams at me when I tell her I haven’t had an alcoholic drink in over four years. That’s refreshing, because it’s the sort of confession that usually makes people assume that I’m weird, boring or a screaming alcoholic. A sober coach, and a leader and pioneer in the field of alcohol recovery for almost two decades, Veronica Valli is former clinical psychotherapist …