Leaders in the Alaska recovery community say the month carries extra significance in Alaska where alcohol-related deaths are over twice as high as the rest of the nation.
“It’s a time that we really get to honor and celebrate folks who are choosing to live a sober lifestyle, who are in recovery from prior addictions, from alcohol, from other substances, from mental health issues,” said Tiffany Hall, the executive director of Recover Alaska.
Hall said alcohol is also tied to other issues affecting Alaska communities including suicide, domestic violence and sexual assault. As someone who’s dealt with recovery herself, Hall says asking for help is okay. She said on average it takes seven attempts to successfully become sober. Garcia frequently shares his story and supports veterans through the process of getting into treatment.
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