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″]

43rd Annual School on Addiction and Behavioral Health

The Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training (RADACT) program is pleased to announce the 43rd Annual School on Addictions and Behavioral Health: “Open Conversation about Recovery: Emerging Addiction Treatment.” Join us May 1 – 3, 2017 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel to explore the connection between primary care and the field of addictions and behavioral health. To register go …

National Drugs and Alcohol Chat Day

Recover Alaska is reaching out to high schools across the state to participate in a live online chat about alcohol and drug facts. A number of schools have committed to streaming the chat in public areas.    Jan. 23 – 29 is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Let’s use this week to help Alaskans understand the harm of excessive …

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) will take place Jan. 23-29, 2017.  NDAFW is an annual, week-long observance that brings together teens and scientific experts to shatter the myths about substance use and addiction. Learn more here.   Let’s use this week to help Alaskans understand the harm of excessive alcohol consumption and break down the myths of addiction. …

Paths To Recovery | A community listening and brainstorming session

You are invited to a community listening and brainstorming session at the Noel Wien Library Auditorium.   Recover Alaska has partnered with the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and Fairbanks Hospital Foundation to explore solutions to the harmful effects of alcohol over-consumption in our community. In addition to the series of articles, four community listening sessions will be held to solicit ideas from …