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At Fairbanks, we understand that recovery is a lifelong process. Fairbanks provides numerous opportunities for our alumni to stay connected and involved through advocacy, education, service work and social activities. But why stop there? No matter how long ago it has been, we want you to feel welcome to reconnect.

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By establishing these relationships, we provide a source of hope and support for thousands of individuals and families struggling with alcohol and drug abuse and addiction. Ways to stay connected to Fairbanks include:

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NEWS

The Facts about Heroin
In recent months, addiction experts and law enforcement officials have noticed a new trend in drug use among teenagers - Heroin. This dangerous opioid is highly addictive and continues to grow in popularity among adults and adolescents. Here are some of the facts: What is Heroin? Heroin is an addictive drug that is processed from morphine and usually appears as a white or brown powder or as a black, sticky substance. It is a depressant that inhibits the central nervous system.

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Fairbanks Offers Group and Individual Tobacco Cessation Programs
Modeled after the highly-recognized Mayo Clinic tobacco cessation program, the Indiana University Nicotine Dependence Program at Fairbanks was developed to assist people who want to stop smoking and maintain a tobacco-free lifestyle.

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The disease of addiction often affects the entire family. When Melinda’s mother, Adell, was struggling with alcoholism, Melinda found herself feeling hopeless.

“Before my mother embraced treatment and recovery, I was certain that her addiction was going to kill her,” said Melinda. “I came to Fairbanks because I didn’t know what else to do, or where else to go. I just knew that we needed help. I told my mother that I couldn’t help her, but I knew a place that could.” That place was Fairbanks.

“Recovery means bringing life back to a loved one, and it has truly been a blessing for her, our family and me,” said Melinda. “I’m indebted to Fairbanks forever.”
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After years of drinking and casual drug use, Tyrone found his own path to recovery by witnessing the hope Fairbanks had given his own brother.

“I watched my brother change and realized I was addicted to drugs and alcohol also and I wanted to change. He really helped me see that there was hope.” said Tyrone.

Although Tyrone struggled with the concept of sobriety and honesty for several years he has now been sober for three years and has a new outlook on life.

“I changed my attitude and actions and realized that I have to be honest with myself,” said Tyrone. “It begins with me and it ends with me and I have to be responsible for my decisions.
My life today is better than it’s ever been.”
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Debra, a former patient who now volunteers at Fairbanks, says that the best thing she received from her time in recovery here, was when she left.

“I had to face life on my own, and I learned I wasn’t afraid anymore – I could feel the peace.”

Being at Fairbanks, Debra says, helped her find the woman she’s been hiding all these years. “When I look in the mirror, I can say I actually like this person,” she says. “I had to deal with all my emotions and stuff. Before recovery, my emotions were in a bottle.”

“My biggest thrill is talking with the other women at Fairbanks,” she says. “They think I’m helping them…they’re helping me.”
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