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 907-275-7881. 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 that need your guidance and direction. You have a small business that needs leadership and management.
Alternative Alaskan Resources:
Because Alaska is a small state, there is help available from outside resources.
Rush Behavioral Health (Chicago) physician referral 888-352-7874 or www.rush.edu
Talbot Recovery Campus 24 hour confidential intake line at 800-445-4232
Hazelden Center City, Minnesota, 24 hour contact at 800-257-7810 or www.hazelden.org
