Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. READ MORE HERE.

The nonprofit (Recover Alaska) will be holding mocktail and other Dry January events in Anchorage, Homer and Bethel this month. READ MORE HERE.

“It’s really important to try and plan ahead around this,” Tiffany Hall, the CEO and President of Recover Alaska, said. “If you’re going to drive, don’t drink alcohol because it’s really hard to know exactly where that line is.” READ MORE HERE.

Mocktails and booze-free bars are paving the way. Are you in? READ MORE HERE.

37 per cent of adults now agree they would like to drink alcohol less often. READ MORE HERE

“The MCT is an Alcohol Tax success story,” said Assembly Member Daniel Volland. “What began as a pilot program funded with alcohol tax money is now secured in our operating budget and established in code for years to come.” READ MORE HERE.

He cut off alcohol at 60 years old after a 15-year drinking pattern. READ MORE HERE.

Excessive drinking persisted in the years after Covid arrived, according to new data. READ MORE HERE.

In a few states, however, advocates have shown it’s possible to raise taxes on alcohol. READ MORE HERE.