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.

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″]

During National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, NIDA and NIAAA scientists will hold their annual web chat with hundreds of teens from around the country. National Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day will be held Jan. 26, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Further details on the popular annual chat, including registration information and transcripts from previous years, can be …

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. …

Alaska legislature to expect revisions on alcohol laws

Alaska’s alcohol statutes are expected to be revised for the first time in 36 years when legislature convenes in 2017. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

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″]

Tech’s alcohol-soaked culture isn’t a party for everybody

“But it doesn’t take an enormous amount of creativity to come up with alternatives to alcohol-focused team events. Ultimately, what’s most important is for both leadership and rank-and-file employees to be more mindful of alcohol’s role in their company’s culture, and be respectful of other people’s choices.” Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT …