NA, AA & Mental health Resources

Medications for Opioid Addiction Vastly UnderutilizedDespite a record number of drug overdose deaths in the US and a large body of evidence supporting the efficacy of medications to treat opioid use disorder these drugs remain vastly underutilized, new research shows.

HEALTH EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

Ever wonder what kind of harm drinking alcohol does? Here are 3 articles that will give you an insight of it's effects on the body.

Most Americans Are Unaware Alcohol Causes Cancer

No Amount of Alcohol Safe for the Heart

Migraine: How Alcohol, Coffee, and Smoking Affect It

What is seasonal affective disorder and how can

vitamin D supplements help?

Provided for you are some educational tools to help you better understand exactly what SAD is and what we can do for ourselves to ensure that we maintain our mental health through Alaska's winter months. Please take a look at these below and share the information to your loved ones, family and friends.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D has been something that is lacked in certain areas of the country. Specifically areas where sunlight is minimal during certain times of the year. Alaska, unfortunately does not have much sunlight during our winter months. Vitamin D is a very important supplement that plays a vital role in our overall health. Not only is it needed for our bones but it also is an important source to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder aka Seasonal Depression. Take a look at the video to my right provided by Alaska's News Source on this specific topic.

Vitamin D deficiency: an epidemic or overprescription?Vitamin D is believed to help the body absorb calcium and keep bones strong, but conflicting information from rigorous clinical trials are casting shadows on just how effective vitamin D really is.

OM21-4320-SAD-More-Than-the-Winter-Blues.pdf

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health has provided a great video that talks more about Seasonal Affective Disorder aka SAD. You will hear from expert physicians that goes into depth for us to understand what SAD looks like and what it really is. Take some time and enjoy this short educational video.

For more information and to see what other things Mountain-Pacific Quality Health offer please click here.

SAD and Vitamin D final.pdf

Have you ever thought about quitting smoking?

We are here to help you achieve your goals! Below you can find resources to help you towards your goal.

Smoking cessation (chi).pdf

Substance Use & Abuse Resources

Do you or someone you know suffer from the use of substances or alcohol ?Below you can find local and national resources to get the help you need or want. From meetings to hotlines, there is something for everyone.