When we think of sobriety, it’s usually in terms of no longer using alcohol or recreational drugs, but it’s more complicated than that. According to the definition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), sobriety means “not being intoxicated,” then goes on to explain that sobriety is more about the absence of drinking problems, not about total abstinence. There’s also …
UAA professor develops app to help people stop drinking habits
Studies suggest people are drinking more as they work from home due to COVID-19. A timely app developed by a University of Alaska Anchorage professor is aiming to help people manage their drinking simply by looking at their phones. Step Away was created by Patrick Dulin 10 years ago and he has worked to revise and improve it ever since. The app can …
How to Reach Emotional Sobriety & Why It Matters
When we think of sobriety, it’s usually in terms of no longer using alcohol or recreational drugs, but it’s more complicated than that. According to the definition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), sobriety means “not being intoxicated,” then goes on to explain that sobriety is more about the absence of drinking problems, not about total abstinence. There’s also …
Opinion: How Attorneys Can Help Clients With Addiction
Sue Bright, Executive Director at New Directions for Women addresses addiction, COVID-19, access to treatment, and common legal problems related to substance misuse. To read the article, go here: https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1286822/how-attys-can-help-as-addiction-cases-rise-post-pandemic
Conversation on Reentry: Life After Incarceration
July 22, 2020 6:30pm-8:00pm AKST This virtual conversation, hosted by Keys to Life Alaska, will explore life after incarceration with a panel of returned citizens. To register, send an email to: [email protected] To view the flyer for the event go here: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoLifeAlaska/photos/a.1181505315245349/3266797596716100/
Veterans’ Stories of Recovery
This website offers the opportunity to hear stories directly from veterans in recovery. Personal story topics include transitioning from service, maintaining healthy relationships, managing PTSD. Other resources include handling summer’s challenges, staying safe and connected, and a list of resources near you. To see more, go to: https://maketheconnection.net
Suicide Prevention 101: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention During the Coronavirus Pandemic
July 14, 8:00am-9:00am AKST Wayne State University Campus Health Center is hosting this webinar to teach how to look after the mental health of friends and family and work together to prevent suicide during the coronavirus pandemic. Stef Kastely, a CAPS counselor who will lead the webinar, said the goal is to help students “gain not only more knowledge and awareness …
Thinking About Cutting Back on Your Alcohol Use?
Researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage are looking for people 18 years or older who are interested in using a no-cost smartphone app for 3 months to help cut back on their drinking. For more information or to take the eligibility survey, please visit: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/research/institute-social-economic-research/stepawaystudy/
#BeTheDifference With Self-care Strategies
This is a challenging and stressful time. People across the country are reporting high levels of emotional distress because of COVID-19, including feelings of sadness, exhaustion, fear and worry. That’s why it is more important now than ever before to make your mental health a priority. We have shared resources over the last few months to help you support young …