(907) 561-5266 Akeela House Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.akeela.org
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(907) 376-4534 Alaska Addiction Rehab Services Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Wasilla www.nugensranch.org
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(907) 346-2101 Alaska Childrens Service Inc Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage Info: Alaska Childrens Service Inc Treatment a

(907) 376-4000 Alaska Family Services Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Wasilla www.akafs.org
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(907) 561-4535 Alaska Human Services Outpatient Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.alaskahumanservices.com
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(907) 874-2373 Alaska Islands Community Service Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Wrangell www.akics.org
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(907) 257-4854 Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Off Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage Info: Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Off Treatme

(907) 384-7368 ASAP Counseling Center HQ US Arm Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fort Richardson www.usarak.army.mil/asap
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(907) 966-8360 Bill Brady Healing Center Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Sitka www.searhc.org
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(907) 279-0522x502 Booth Memorial Youth and Family Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage Info: Booth Memorial Youth and Family Treatme

(907) 842-5266 Bristol Bay Area Health Corporat Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Dillingham Info: Bristol Bay Area Health Corporat Treatme

(907) 714-4524 Central Peninsula General Hospit Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Kenai www.cpgh.org
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(907) 361-9186 Commander USA US Army MEDDAC AK Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fort Wainwright Info: Commander USA US Army MEDDAC AK Treatmen

(907) 283-3658 Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol an Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Kenai Info: Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol an Treatme

(907) 822-5241 Copper River Native Association Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Copper Center www.crnative.org
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(907) 966-8360 Deilee Hit Safe Harbor House Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Sitka Info: Deilee Hit Safe Harbor House Treatment a

(907) 383-5421 Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Sand Point Info: Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc Treatment an

(907) 550-2400 Ernie Turner Center Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.citci.com
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(907) 452-6251x6411 Fairbanks Native Association Ral Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks www.fairbanksnative.org
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(907) 780-3044 Gastineau Human Services Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Juneau www.ghscorp.org
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(907) 225-4135 Gateway Center for Human Service Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Ketchikan www.akeela.org
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(907) 243-5130 Genesis Recovery Services Inc Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.genesisrecovery.org
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(907) 455-4725 Graf Rheeneenhaanjii Substance A Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks fairbanksnative.org
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(907) 945-3235 Hoonah Indian Association Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Hoonah Info: Hoonah Indian Association Treatment and

(907) 451-8208 Hope Counseling Center Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks Info: Hope Counseling Center Treatment and Ins

(907) 452-4222 IAA Project Special Delivery Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks www.interioraids.org
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(907) 677-8942 Insight Therapy Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage Info: Insight Therapy Treatment and Insurance

(907) 789-7610 Juneau Youth Services Chemical D Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Juneau www.jys.org/chemical.html
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(907) 283-6693 Kenaitze Indian Tribe Nakenu Fam Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Kenai www.kenaitze.org
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(907) 228-4917x0 Ketchikan Indian Community Triba Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Ketchikan www.kictribe.org
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(907) 766-2177 Lynn Canal Counseling Services Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Haines www.lynncanalcounseling.org
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(907) 442-7640 Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Kotzebue www.maniilaq.org
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(907) 276-6430 Narcotic Drug Treatment Center C Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.ndtc.ak.org
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(907) 852-0366 NSB Department of Health Social Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Barrow Info: NSB Department of Health Social Treatme

(907) 581-2751 Oonalaska Wellness Center Behavi Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Unalaska www.apiai.org
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(907) 772-3332 Petersburg Mental Health Service Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Petersburg www.raincountry.org
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(907) 212-6970 Providence Alaska Medical Center Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.providence.org/alaska/facilities/breakthrough
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(907) 835-2838 Providence Health and Services D Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Valdez www.providence.org/alaska/valdez/default.htm
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(907) 481-2400 Providence Kodiak Island Counsel Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Kodiak www.providence.org
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(907) 832-5557 Railbelt Mental Health and Addic Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Nenana www.railbelt.com
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(907) 332-7660 Recovery Connection Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage Info: Recovery Connection Treatment and Insura

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(907) 569-0097 Stepping Stones Residential Faci Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.akeela.org
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(907) 452-8251 TCC Allakaket Counseling Center Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks Info: TCC Allakaket Counseling Center Treatmen

(907) 374-7776 Turning Point Counseling Service Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks Info: Turning Point Counseling Service Treatme

(907) 883-5185 Upper Tanana Alcohol Program Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Tok www.tananachiefs.org
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(907) 279-9634 Volunteers of America Alaska Ass Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Anchorage www.voaak.org
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(907) 451-8164 Womens and Childrens Center for Treatment and Insurance for Addiction Fairbanks www.fairbanksnativeassociation.org
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Effective Treatment Approaches

Medication and behavioral therapy, especially when combined, are important elements of an overall therapeutic process that often begins with detoxification, followed by treatment and relapse prevention. Easing withdrawal symptoms can be important in the initiation of treatment. Preventing relapse is necessary for maintaining its effects. However, episodes of relapse may require a return to prior treatment components. A continuum of care that includes a customized treatment regimen addressing all aspects of the life of a patient with addition, including medical and mental health services and follow up options like community or family-based recovery support systems, is crucial to the success of a patient in recovery because it helps the patient achieve and maintain a life free of drugs.

Blue and Red Light Acne Treatment

Sunlight can improve skin care in the short-term. However, recent studies have shown that exposure to sunlight worsens acne in the long-term [citation needed]. More recently, visible light treatments (phototherapy) have successfully treated mild acne--in particular intense violet light (405-420nm) generated by purpose-built fluorescent lighting, dichroic bulbs, LEDs or lasers. Used twice weekly, this procedure resulted in a reduction of the number of acne lesions by about 64 percent. Studies show that this treatment is even more effective when applied daily. Scientifically speaking, the method of violet light treatment is effective because porphyrin (Coproporphyrin III), produced within P. acnes, generates free radicals when irradiated by 420nm and shorter wavelengths of light. Over the course of a few days, these free radicals ultimately kill the bacteria they spawned from. Since porphyrins are not otherwise present in skin, and the UV light applied is safe in its spectrum, this treatment is safe and licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ultra violet treatment works even better with red visible light (660nm) resulting in a 76 percent reduction of lesions after three months of daily treatment for 80 percent of patients. The overall skin clearing was similar or better than benzoyl peroxide. Unlike most of the other treatments, there are few if any negative side effects to this treatment and a development of bacterial resistance seems very unlikely. After treatment, a patient can achieve clear skin with topical or oral antibiotic treatments. The equipment or treatment, however, is relatively new and expensive, although the total cost of ownership may outweigh other costs (such as the total cost of benzoyl peroxide, moisturizer, and washes) over a couple of years.

Jock Itch

Tinea cruris is the scientific name for a fungal infection in the groin region. An official alternative name is jock itch. As the common name for this condition implies, it causes itching or a burning sensation in the groin area, thigh skin folds or anus. It may involve the inner thighs and genital areas, as well as extending back to the perineum and perianal areas. Affected areas may appear red, tan and brown, with flaking, rippling, peeling, or cracking skin. The acute infection begins at an area in the groin fold measuring about a half-inch across, and usually presents on both sides. The area may enlarge, and other sores may develop in no particular pattern. The rash appears as raised red plaques (plate-like areas) and scaly patches with sharply defined borders that may blister and ooze. If the rash advances, it usually advances down the inner thigh. The advancing edge is redder and more raised than areas affected for longer. The advancing edge is usually scaly, and very easily distinguished or well demarcated. The skin within the border turns a reddish-brown and loses much of its scale. The border may exhibit tiny pimples or even pustules, with central areas that are reddish and dry with small scales. If infected with candidal organisms, the rash tends to be redder and wetter. Opportunistic infections (infections that are caused by a diminished immune system) are frequent. Fungus from other parts of the body (commonly tinea pedis or "athlete's foot") can contribute to jock itch. A warm, damp environment allowing the fungus to cultivate greatly contributes to the infection, especially with sweaty or tight clothing such as a jockstrap.