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 …
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. …
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 …
Recover Alaska: Healing Alaska’s Alcohol Problems
Recover Alaska’s multi-agency, multipronged approach actively involving the media is one of the first efforts of this type in Alaska. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]