Hello, my name is Stacy. I am Dena’ina Athabascan from Tyonek, Alaska. On November 8, 2016 I celebrated 90 days sober from alcohol. I haven’t consumed drugs since March 8, 2016. I have been struggling with addiction since I was 11 years old; I’m 29 years now. I must say recovery has brought me so much joy. I hit my …
Andrew Reynolds: From drug, alcohol misuse to skateboarding sober
“I knew I had a problem with drinking the first time I drank at age sixteen. I would drink and not be able to stop.” Today, more than 10 years later, Andrew Reynolds has claimed his sobriety and is now a father and known as “The Boss” in the skateboarding world. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER …
This is what happens when an alcoholic turns her life around and loses 137 pounds
After eating and drinking her way to rock bottom, Misty has transformed her life for the better. Now the 36-year-old mother is inspiring others to do the same; she recently founded her own weight loss company called Mind Your Macros. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Alcohol is a problem in the remote villages of Alaska
“Young adults are choosing suicide while intoxicated. Three families in my village are dealing with the pain of losing a loved one now.” Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Detox saves lives, but we still don’t have enough
“Families have been torn apart when their loved ones sought help for detox and were unable to be admitted. These individuals either continue drinking or attempt self-detox, which can be deadly.” Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
OP-ED Make mental health a priority
We must make sure that insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services is comparable to general medical care. Just as with other illnesses, we can’t afford to neglect our mental health. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
No kegs, no liquor: College crackdown targets drinking and sexual assault
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated that alcohol was a factor in 97,000 cases of sexual assault each year among college-age students. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
My Turn: Alaska’s mental health
In times of uncertainty, talking about the good things Alaskans are doing to improve the health and wellness of our people is more important than ever. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
My Turn: Insidious and invisible
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″]