Alcohol and Drug misuse costs Alaska $3B a year, according to new report

Alaska The economic impact of drug and alcohol misuse in Alaska exceeds $3 billion a year, according to a new report by the independent research firm the McDowell Group. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

THE TRUTH ABOUT ALCOHOL AND HEART HEALTH

The idea that alcohol may be good for your heart has been around for a while. While moderate drinking may offer health benefits, drinking more can cause a host of health problems. So should you turn to alcohol to protect your heart? Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ …

The first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery

“I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be. I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step.” Ben Affleck shares his story …

Set free from addiction; Mat-Su treatment group expanding

A faith-based group is expanding its addiction treatment programs, in the Mat-Su. Set Free Alaska began about six years ago, with only two or three clients. Now, the organization helps more than 120 women and children. Executive director Phillip Licht said, “We really believe that every individual has incredible value. We love on them – we teach them practical skills.” …

Alcohol: If you drink, keep it moderate

Moderate alcohol use has possible health benefits, but it’s not risk-free. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

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″]

R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children With Kindness) – ACEs Training

Across Alaska and the nation, people are talking about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. This ACEs study outlined the greatest public health discovery in decades: that traumatic childhood events, such as experiencing abuse or neglect or witnessing domestic violence in the home, can create dangerous levels of stress that may result in long-term effects on behavior and health. R.O.C.K. …