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″]

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. …

Where the heaviest-drinking Americans live

How do drinking habits in Alaska compare? The Department of Health and Human Services recently updated the official federal statistics on the percent of state residents ages 12 and older who drink at least once a month. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

Visits to U.S. Emergency Rooms for Alcohol Intoxication Are Way Up

A new study claims that visits to the emergency room for alcohol intoxication have risen by 50 percent in the last decade; these visits have gotten longer and more demanding on hospital resources. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

Landmark report by Surgeon General calls drug crisis a ‘moral test’ for America

The report, “Facing Addiction,” offers reasons for optimism despite a growing overdose epidemic that has killed more than 500,000 Americans since 2000. With evidence that addiction is a treatable brain disease, new therapies are under development. Read more here. Visit the Surgeon General’s site for more information about his call to action. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE …

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″]

Our Stories Have Power: Recovery Messaging Webinar

Faces & Voices’ groundreaking messaging advances the recovery agenda and helps to eliminate the negative public perceptions around addiction and recovery. Tens of thousannds of people have been trained using the Our Stories Have Power messaging tools. They are sharpening their skills as recovery communicators, learning how to tell their stories with a purpose.   This brief webinar with provide …

12-Step Retreat – Holy Spirit Center

12-Step Retreat – There Is A Solution Led by Fr. John Gubbins with Alison King, MS, MAC   Based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, this retreat is open to anyone interested in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions through the spirituality of the 12 Steps.   The retreat will consist of conferences, prayer & reflection, group sharing, and …