Americans are drinking too much. High-risk drinking among US adults increased about 30% between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, according to a new study. The proportion Americans developing alcohol dependence, it said, could be considered a “public health crisis.” Read more here.
FREE Movie Screening: Chasing the Dragon
The Bear Tooth is proud to partner with the FBI and DEA to present “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict”. The movie will be followed by a panel of Law Enforcement & Health Care Professionals discussing the crisis and how to address it. To help raise awareness of this epidemic and to help educate young people on the dangers …
5K Run/Walk for Recovery
REAL About Addiction is hosting their first annual Run/Walk for Recovery. All levels of physical activity are welcome. You can be officially timed or just join the walk to raise awareness and provide support for all suffering from addiction. To learn more about REAL About Addiction or register online, visit their website here.
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. The event will take place …
Recovery Summit
Come be a part of the first Recovery Summit, held in Palmer, Alaska. A variety of speakers and panelists will provide a full day of networking, idea-sharing, and conversation around recovery. The summit is targeted toward individuals in recovery, and will offer opportunities to share your experiences in order to improve our systems and change lives. More information is available here. …
The World’s Biggest Booze Companies Are Placing Their Bets on a Sober Future
It’s a weekday at 11:30 a.m. at the Blue Hill restaurant in Manhattan, and a group of alcohol writers are milling around with cocktails in their hands. The drinks are an off-yellow mix of Meyer lemon, honey, and a base product called Seedlip, and they’re all mixed and shaken by a bartender. Cocktails at 11:30 a.m. on a workday are, in …
Grant Me Strength 12-step Retreat
Based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, this retreat is open to anyone interested in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions through the spirituality of the 12 Steps. The retreat will be led by Fr. Steve Porter, with Alison King, MS, MAC at the Holy Spirit Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The retreat will be held September 8-10, 2017. Pricing …