As Bill Sees It presents the 12th Annual Spring Fling “In the Sunlight at Last” Schedule 12pm – 1:30pm Panel Speakers AA – Bart R., Amanda R., Andrew C., Kristina D., Jeff D. Al-Anon Stacie M. 2pm – 3:30pm Reception/Potluck Bring a dish if you can – if your first name begins with A-F bring a Main Dish, G-L bring …
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 …
Covenant House Sleep Out
You can make a big difference for homeless kids. Fundraise for Covenant House to keep the lights on and the doors open for all of the kids who need help. Then, spend one evening getting to know some of the kids whose lives will be better because of your work – and spend the rest of the night sleeping on …
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 …
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. …
Grown Into Addiction
Two Recovering Addicts Share Their Paths to Serenity After Conquering Substance Abuse When we think of a person with a drug or alcohol addiction, we tend to imagine adults. But many of the recovering addicts we spoke to said their habits started in childhood and escalated over time. For some, it stemmed from a family history of substance abuse, while …
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 …
Ken’s story
From Ivy League to the penitentiary, one man’s story of redemption and hope. I will never forget the moment in 2004 when Judge Hardesty told me that I was sentenced to 6 years in the Nevada State Prison for the crime of drug sales. How had I reached a point in my journey that I was returning to prison for …