Hooper Bay Holds Its First Sobriety Celebration

The annual Louis Bunyan Memorial Dance Festival happens this weekend in Hooper Bay. People will be snowmachining in from surrounding communities such as Chevak and Marshall to watch and experience the spring dancing. And this year, they’re seeing something more: talking circles on sobriety. Read more here.

Nome students talk about alcohol abuse and prevention

Published Thursday, March 8, 2018. Monday afternoon at 2:30pm, students assembled at Nome-Beltz Junior/Senior High School to talk about preventing domestic violence and alcohol abuse in the community. With speakers including peers, community members, and prevention professionals, students had the opportunity to learn about issues, ask questions and explore sensitive topics in a safe environment. Read more here.

Liquor store chain to close a Mountain View store in response to neighborhood pressure

A Brown Jug liquor store in Mountain View will close by the end of the year, the company’s owners said Friday, a sign of an Anchorage-wide trend: Citizens are having more success pushing liquor stores to address problems caused by chronic alcoholics and litter.  In an unusual agreement with neighbors, Brown Jug made a series of commitments. In addition to closing the store on North …

Weary of alcohol deaths, Napaskiak asks governor to declare state of emergency

The Native village of Napaskiak asked Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency, following an increase in alcohol-related deaths. Bethel’s liquor store has disrupted village life so badly that it requires state and federal intervention, according to tribal council members. Read more here.

Film Screening: Moment to Moment, Teens Growing Up with FASDs

Join the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education for a film screening with discussion to follow. This free event will take place on Friday, March 30, 11:30-1:00 at Bear Tooth Theaterpub in Anchorage. More info can be found here.

Alcoholics Anonymous works for some people. A new study suggests the alternatives do too.

For the past several decades, Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps have dominated addiction treatment in America — boasting millions of adherents and turning into the standard option within most addiction treatment programs in the US. A new study has found, however, that AA, the original 12-step program, and others like it don’t have to be the only answer for people seeking out mutual …