8 things that resulted from my year without beer

On Feb. 1, 2016, I swore off drinking alcohol for a full year. Fast-forward to this year, Jan. 31, at 11:45 p.m. Twelve months without booze, minutes to my self-imposed finish line, and here I was, in Las Vegas of all places. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ …

Alaska 2-1-1: Alaska’s Resource Hub for Help Reaches Milestone

Anchorage sees record number of referrals for basic needs in 2016. The number of Anchorage residents calling Alaska 2-1-1 seeking assistance increased in 2016 according to newly released call data by Alaska 2-1-1. Referrals related to basic needs support – food, housing and shelter, rent and utility assistance – comprised 53% of the 34,371 referrals made in Anchorage, up from …

Recover Alaska: Healing Alaska’s Alcohol Problems

This article provides an overview of the strategies being implemented by the Recover Alaska initiative in its mission to reduce excessive alcohol use and related harm in Alaska by influencing social norms and perceptions about alcohol use and abuse. Includes a list of online resources. Read more here.   Rivera, Marny; & Hall, Tiffany. (2016). “Recover Alaska: Healing Alaska’s Alcohol …

UAA ~ Think Tank Series

  Think Tanks are a monthly community engagement experience in which a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members–join us to assist this organization and contribute your thoughts and ideas to the discussion! Facebook information.   Guest agency: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Topic: How should Anchorage respond …

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 …

Hours for alcohol sales expanded in Fairbanks borough

New expanded hours for alcohol sales overwhelmingly approved by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. It is discouraging to see these changes made, as we know longer hours of availability lead to greater alcohol misuse. Read more and post your comments here. [subscribe2]    

Generation Found – Free Documentary Screening

The powerful story of how one community came together to ignite a youth addiction recovery revolution. Click here for more information about the film. Captain Cook Hotel Ball Room. Light snacks will be provided.

13th Annual All Alaska Roundup

All Alaska 2017 Program   Friday Registration Starts at 12:30pm Click here for registration form. 1pm: Speaker Workshop with Charlie C. 2pm-3pm: “Walking through fear” 3pm-4pm:“Failure is nothing but redirection” Dinner Break 8pm: Speaker Meeting – Peg M. 9:30pm: Entertainment   Contact: Andrew I 907-830-7319, Joel C 907-980-2311 or Michael Ann C 907-414-8132 for more information & Keegan F 907-947-4499 to …

2017 is the year of mindful drinking

Whether you’re making any resolutions for the new year or not, you can still drink mindfully. Set your own goals based on your personal motives and what is right for you. Here are seven habits of mindful drinkers. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]