Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Data Release: 2024 drug overdose mortality update
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (HAVRS) and Office of Substance Misuse and
Rasmuson Foundation invests $11.7 million in Alaska
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Rasmuson Foundation’s board of directors recently approved $6.7 million in investments at its
Sullivan, Murkowski Celebrate Signing of Landmark Legislation to Address Substance Use and Mental Health
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan on December 1, celebrated the signing of the SUPPORT for
Governor proclaims Red Ribbon Week, encourages education about drug use prevention in schools
Frontiersman.com Alaska has been inundated with the scourge of drug overdoses, with the state ranking among the highest in
Local groups host fourth annual Walk for Recovery
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Just like the sun cutting through the threatening gray clouds on Saturday before the fourth
MSB approves transfer of powers from Houston, Wasilla, and Palmer to disburse opioid settlement funds
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) was August 31, communities around the world will hold vigils
AARS named to Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2025
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In recent years, Alaska has faced significant challenges with Substance Use Disorder and drug-related
Relieving HIV and opioid addiction fuels nonprofit
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A nonprofit organization tasked with preventing HIV and supporting individuals and
Alaska to Receive Approximately $1.8 Million from Opioid Settlement
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Attorney General Treg Taylor announced on July 10 that the State of Alaska would receive
AARS breaks ground on $12 Million, 26-bed treatment expansion project
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (AARS) broke ground on a $12 million, 26-bed expansion
AARS makes preparations for upcoming Founder’s Day
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services (AARS) began serving adults struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) in
DOH announces statewide Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest for schools
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Department of Health, in collaboration with Governor Mike Dunleavy, is excited to announce