What was it like? In the beginning, you don’t realize the harm you are causing. You think you are okay because you are only taking medications prescribed by your doctor. After becoming black boxed by every hospital and clinic, I turned to heroin because it was cheaper. It was a living hell. The isolation, being dope-sick, homeless, hungry, dirty, and …
Rochelle’s Story
What was it like? It was very dysfunctional. No one knew what to expect when I was intoxicated. I didn’t even know who I would become especially if I was blacked out. One day I would be a happy drunk “having fun”, the next, I would be a big crybaby and often times I was an aggressive drunk. I could …
RFK Jr. and the White House buried a major study on alcohol and cancer.
Kennedy wants to “Make America Healthy Again” — but doesn’t want you to see a report that could do just that. Click here to read more about what the report shows!
Why Many Americans are Rethinking Alcohol
Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. Click here to read more!
Your Risk for Oral Cancer Increases When You Drink Alcohol
Alcohol may increase your risk of oral cancer. For more on what you should know, click here.
MADD Shares Lifesaving Tips for 4th of July Celebrations as Part of Safe Summer Campaign
Holiday Safety Push Encourages Everyone to Plan Ahead to Prevent Impaired Driving on Land and Water During One of Summer’s Busiest Travel Weekends Click here to read more.
A conversation about sobriety
KYUK Wellness Producer Ryan Cotter speaks with Recover Alaska’s Sober Hero Kathleen Naneng on her sobriety journey and how one’s story can inspire others to get the help they need. Click here to listen to the podcast.
Heidi’s Recovery Story
My Name is Heidi and this is my Recovery Story My name is Heidi Christensen. I live in Eagle River, AK with my husband and 2 children. I am Alutiiq and Athabascan. I am from Old Harbor, Alaska a village of 200 people on Kodiak Island. I have been sober since June 22, 2015, 5 Amazing years. What inspired me …
Maria’s Recovery Story
Name: Maria Stappenbeck Where are you from: Bethel, Alaska How long have you been sober? My sobriety date is October 20, 2018 What inspired you to find recovery? What inspired me to find recovery was a very long and painful battle against my inability to control my alcohol abuse. I wanted to be a sober person for years and never …