Bruce Van Dusen recounts his journey to recovery and reminds us that positive support and understanding are necessary in helping others succeed in recovery. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
A call for action to address worsening alcohol problems in villages from Bethel liquor store
A leading tribal organization tells the Alaska Dispatch that since the first liquor store opened in Bethel in May, young children are getting hold of alcohol. Bootleggers are stocking up at Bethel’s stores and sneaking it into dry villages. Overwhelmed tribal police are being overrun with calls for help. The group is now asking for action to be taken. …
Ken’s story
From Ivy League to the penitentiary, one man’s story of redemption and hope. I will never forget the moment in 2004 when Judge Hardesty told me that I was sentenced to 6 years in the Nevada State Prison for the crime of drug sales. How had I reached a point in my journey that I was returning to prison for …
Rewriting the state’s alcohol laws, again
A Soldotna senator is working hard to change 40-year-old alcohol statutes that he attests are largely responsible for Alaska’s negative demographics associated with alcohol misuse. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Mugs create conversation at Snow City Café
Recover Alaska mugs used at Snow City Café are to raise awareness of alcohol addiction and celebrate recovery. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Charting the Course to Recovery and Reform
The Alaska Mental Health Board is hosting a free, public conference on behavioral health in Anchorage. This two-day event is an opportunity to learn and share ideas about how to lead the mental health and substance abuse system into the future. Read more here.
Recovery Coach Training
A recovery coach training session will also take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gruening Park Recreation center. Chapman said everyone is welcome to attend the free event to learn techniques for talking about recovery in a way to treats people with dignity. Â For more information on Recovery Month events and changes due to …
Annual Recovery Walk followed by Recovery Fest
As recovery month comes to a close, opportunities for community members to still participate include the annual Recovery Walk starting at 2 p.m. today at the Douglas Breeze In, 3370 Douglas Hwy, Juneau, AK 99801Â and ending at the Rockwell Ballroom, 109 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801 at 2:30 p.m. for a Recovery Fest.
Non-alcoholic bars becoming new trend in Britain
Alcohol-free bars are popping up in Britain as news comes that youth seeking a trendy night out are happily paying to stay sober. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]