Leaders in the Alaska recovery community say the month carries extra significance in Alaska where alcohol-related deaths are over twice as high as the rest of the nation. READ MORE HERE.
A Beginner’s Guide to the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement
Sober curious simply means that you’ve chosen to avoid alcohol for personal or wellness reasons. It involves curiosity about the reasons fueling your desire to drink and the way alcohol affects your life. READ MORE HERE.
A non-alcoholic revolution
Fueled by a rising awareness of health, inclusivity, and shifting social norms, the demand for alcohol alternatives has surged, leading to remarkable growth in perception and sales. READ MORE HERE…
Eight Row: A US restaurant that celebrates sobriety
the robust non-alcoholic beverage program serves as a model of inclusivity when it comes to meeting the needs of diners opting out of alcohol. READ MORE HERE…
How to address taboos about discussing alcohol dependency…
Assistance shouldn’t begin and end with family or friends. Organizations have a duty to let their people know that there’s support and guidance in place for them. READ MORE HERE
Line One: Talking to youth about substance abuse.
Today’s youth are constantly bombarded with the allure of harmful substances on social media. The highlight reel nature of social media misses the stark impacts that drugs and alcohol can have on us. READ MORE HERE…
New Alaska partnership plans to increase education surrounding maternal mental health
“[Motherhood] can be a joyous time for a lot of people, but it’s also a hard time,” READ MORE HERE
JJ’s Story
What was it like? All fabulous and fun gay guys drink like I do. Or at least that’s what I told myself. When I came out at 21, I told my friends they could find me at the nearest gay bar. Little did I know that for the next 15 years, that’s exactly where I was, around the clock. From …
Barbara’s Story
What was it like? Hello, my name is Barbara I live in Seward Alaska last November 1st my mother died but before she passed away, I got to tell her I was 8 years sober. She passed away that afternoon. What happened? November 1st I will have nine years sober and I’m so grateful to God and thankful for my …