The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner published an editorial on the struggles of alcoholism and the downward spiral it took in the life of a man who recently died in Alaska Dept. of Corrections custody. “What his case does make crystal clear, however, is the tremendous cost alcohol misuse visits on Alaska and its people. Our state needs better solutions, not just …
Researchers uncover genetic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure
Canadian researchers uncover genetic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure after identifying distinct patterns associated with the DNA of children who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Could a soon-to-be-closed Alaska prison become a much-needed detox center?
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has no detox centers, despite a population of more than 100,000. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Opinion: Support is important for recovery from addiction
Only about 10 percent of the 21 million Americans needing help to overcome drug or alcohol use get treatment. “We need to make more people feel like recovery is possible.” Families and communities need to create environments and relationships that promote acceptance and support – these are essential to recovery. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS …
College students miss meals to drink more alcohol
A new study of alcohol use suggests that some college students are missing meals in order to have more drinks or get drunk faster. Researchers asked students about their alcohol use and found that 80 percent of those studied had performed heavy exercise, eaten low calorie meals or even missed meals for up to a full day before drinking. They …
Emmonak’s local option law will stand following “invalid” election results
After part of the results from an Aug. 9 special election in the city of Emmonak were deemed “invalid,” the community’s local option law will stand. The measure up for a vote aimed at changing Emmonak’s local option law that prohibits the sale, importation and possession of alcoholic beverages. Read the full article here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE …
Recover Alaska launches new alcohol addiction and recovery website
Coastal Television reports on our new website and how it aims to help those struggling with alcohol addiction by providing them with the resources needed to begin their journey to recovery. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Emmonak alcohol election needs redo because of vote-counting irregularity
The results of a special election to open a city-run liquor store in the Southwestern village of Emmonak were thrown out by the city council. The proposed change in the local option law was initially in favor of the city-run liquor store, but only by 11 votes. Voters will vote again on Oct. 4, the date of the next regular …
When it comes to underage drinking, where does your state stand?
Underage drinking is a national problem, but penalties vary state by state. AlterNet reports on the various underage drinking laws across the country. Read the full story here. Read more information about the creators of the project here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]