The following resources are available to members of the Dental Family who are seeking help in dealing with substance abuse:
Dentists of Alaska Recovery Effort better known as DARE
is available to Alaskan dentists who have a colleague they believe has a problem with alcohol and substance abuse or who is personally struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. If you think you or someone you know may have a problem, please call the Alaska Dental Society admin office at 907-563-3003. All inquiries are kept confidential.
You have patients to be concerned about and to contend with. You have family obligations and responsibilities. You have staff who need your guidance and direction. You have a small business that needs leadership and management.
Other Alaska Resources:
Alcoholics Anonymous -- Alaska: For listings of AA resources across Alaska log on to www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/US_CtrOffice/ak.html or call 907-272-2312.
Because Alaska is a small state, there is help available from outside resources.
Rush Behavioral Health (Chicago) physician referral 888-352-7874 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time) or www.rush.edu
Hazelden Center City, Minnesota, 24 hour contact at 800-257-7810 or www.hazelden.org
