Alcohol use disorder (AUD), which affects 28 million individuals in the US, is a chronic, relapsing medical condition characterized by intense cravings, loss of control, and excessive alcohol use associated with serious social, occupational, and physical consequences. Excessive alcohol use is the most common cause of cirrhosis and increases the risk of cancers (eg, mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, breast, colorectum, …
How Weight-Loss Medication is Changing Relationships with Alcohol
There is a growing body of research into the link between weight-loss drugs and alcohol consumption. The drugs, with brands including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic, contain semaglutide or tirzepatide, which mimic a natural hormone called GLP-1. This suppresses appetite and keeps people feeling fuller for longer, helping them to lose weight. [CLICK HERE to read more!]
Hollis’s Story
For a long time, alcohol was the backdrop of my life. I grew up and spent much of my adult life in environments where binge drinking wasn’t just accepted—it was normal. From college parties to time with family and friends, and especially during my years in the Marine Corps, drinking heavily was simply what we did. But what felt normal …
Joan’s Story
In December, I received Recover Alaska’s newsletter promoting Dry January. I clicked on the link that took me to the UC Davis Health website explaining the Alcohol Change UK initiative launched in 2013. One statement that caught my eye was “Excessive alcohol use is unhealthy and can lead to chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and liver disease.” …
Scott Burton’s Film ‘Ernest Drinker’ World Premiere
Juneau filmmaker Scott Burton will premiere his documentary “Earnest Drinker: A Film about Relationships with Alcohol” at the Goldtown Theater on Tuesday, April 21, followed by a statewide premiere on KTOO 360 TV. Click here for more!
Why GenZ Is Drinking Less and What This Means For The Alcohol Industry
One of the macro trends that has grown over the past few years and is intrinsically linked to the boom of health and wellness is mindful drinking and the ‘NoLo’ movement (no and low alcohol), with millennials and Gen-Z driving the demand for alternatives to alcoholic beverages. Click here to read more.
I didn’t realize my drinking habits were unhealthy until I tracked it.
Recover Alaska’s CEO Tiffany Hall was featured in Business Insider discussing the newly released federal dietary guidelines and what they mean for alcohol consumption. Read more here!
Alaskans Give Dry January a Try
During the holiday season, it’s easy to overindulge, which is why many people decide to take a break from alcohol in January, according to Tiffany Hall with the nonprofit Recover Alaska. Read more here!
Justina’s story
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 …