The Not Buying It youth advisory group will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 3:00pm AKSDT. The advisory group is open to high school-aged students who are interested in learning about media arts and public communications. Participants will gain experience in media strategy and development–from concept to final content–while contributing to the Not Buying It campaign for the State of Alaska’s …
Outpatient addiction treatment services open in Homer
After about a year of working on a project to expand services to Homer, a faith-based nonprofit that deals in addiction treatment has opened outpatient services in town. Set Free Alaska, based in the Mat-Su Valley, held an open house last week for its outpatient addiction treatment services building on Ocean Drive in Homer. The organization was awarded a state …
Why Americans Supported Prohibition 100 Years Ago
A century ago Friday, the 18th Amendment came into effect, outlawing the production, importation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Ever since, that day has been celebrated–or mourned–for formally ushering in the Prohibition Era. Except that it didn’t. Read more here. By Mark Lawrence Schrad, for The New York Times Opinion
Tempest Sobriety School Last Winter Session
Tempest Sobriety School will give you the knowledge, tools, and community you need to stop drinking and build the life that you’ve always wanted. This will be the last session until the spring. With enrollment, you’ll get: Access to a private community of people who understand and support you 24/7 Weekly lessons and live Q&As led by master teachers and experts in holistic recovery A …
Alcohol Deaths Have Risen Sharply, Particularly Among Women
The number of women drinking dangerous amounts of alcohol is rising sharply in the Untied States. Read more here. By Matt Richtel, for The New York Times
Alcohol-related deaths more than doubled in last two decades: study
Alcohol-related deaths have increased more than 100 percent in the past two decades, according to new research published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Read more here. By Zack Budryk for The Hill