Alcohol & Other Substances – Harm Prevention

Alcohol is the fourth-leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. and contributes to the top nine causes of death in Alaska.  Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a major cause of health issues and health disparities in Alaska. One in 25 Alaska women report drinking alcohol during pregnancy.  CBHRS has studied evidence-based, public health approaches to reduce unhealthy alcohol use and related harms.

Lead researchers

Photo of Diane King, Ph.D.
Diane King, Ph.D. Director of CBHRS, Research Associate Professor
Work Phone: 907-786-1638
Photo of Alexandra Edwards, M.A., MPH
Work Phone: 907-786-5465
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Faith Ozer Green, MPH Project Manager

Projects

  • Prevention of FASDs through National Nursing Organizations
  • FASD – Screening and Brief Intervention in Women’s Health
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Practice and Implementation Centers (PIC) (2014 – 2019)
  • Arctic Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Training Center (2008 – 2015)
  • Arctic SBIRT Training (2013 – 2017)
  • Implementing SBIRT in the Mat-Su Borough (2015 – 2017)
  • Can a Chatbot-delivered Alcohol Intervention Engage Users and Enhance Outcomes Over a Smartphone App? Development and Feasibility Testing of a StepAway ‘Bot’ (2018 – 2021)