A faith-based group is expanding its addiction treatment programs, in the Mat-Su. Set Free Alaska began about six years ago, with only two or three clients. Now, the organization helps more than 120 women and children. Executive director Phillip Licht said, “We really believe that every individual has incredible value. We love on them – we teach them practical skills.” …
You’re invited to help improve Alaska’s alcohol laws
Although we have noticed the increase of opioid abuse in our state, alcohol remains the single greatest destructive and most abused substance in Alaska. Five years in the making, an overhaul of Alaska’s alcohol industry regulation aims to enhance public safety, public health and good business. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN …
How to talk with your children about alcohol
It’s difficult to know how to talk to our children about alcohol but it is a very important conversation to have. These tips from our executive director Tiffany Hall will help you start the conversation and ensure that your children are getting clear and accurate information. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 …
Alcohol: If you drink, keep it moderate
Moderate alcohol use has possible health benefits, but it’s not risk-free. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
State senator puts out comprehensive plan to curb alcohol misuse in Alaska
Alcohol is the deadliest substance in Alaska, according to the state department of health and social services, but state law regulating its consumption hasn’t changed much since 1980. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children With Kindness) – ACEs Training
Across Alaska and the nation, people are talking about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. This ACEs study outlined the greatest public health discovery in decades: that traumatic childhood events, such as experiencing abuse or neglect or witnessing domestic violence in the home, can create dangerous levels of stress that may result in long-term effects on behavior and health. R.O.C.K. …
Study finds effective interventions to prevent alcohol use among American Indian and rural youth
Community-based and individual-level prevention strategies are effective ways to reduce alcohol use among American Indian and other youth living in rural communities, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR …
Young Swedes swapping alcohol for social media and the gym: study
Young Swedes are becoming stricter in their attitudes towards alcohol, with social media use and a love of fitness contributing to a less permissive attitude. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Spike In Alcohol Related Calls Straining BSAR Resources and Wearing Out Members
It’s the first winter in Bethel since a liquor store opened after almost 40 years of illegal sales. Alcohol is easier than ever to get, and Bethel Search and Rescue says the number of calls they receive, almost all alcohol-related, has spiked. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ …