Fentanyl Resources, Treatment, and Hotlines in Alaska

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.¹ According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl is the most common drug involved in overdose deaths in the United States.¹

Help is available if you or a loved one is suffering from fentanyl addiction in Alaska. Call to connect with an American Addiction Centers (AAC) admissions navigator about treatment options for fentanyl addiction.

Fentanyl Help Lines in Alaska

A fentanyl addiction helpline provides support and guidance for individuals who are using, misusing, or addicted to opioids. A help line is a great place to start if you are looking for help for you or your loved one’s drug addiction. Drug addiction hotlines are staffed with professionals who understand drug addiction and recovery. If you are looking for referrals for rehab, guidance on treatment options, or someone to listen to your concerns, you may want to connect with one of these Alaska help lines.

Local Fentanyl Resources in Alaska

There are a variety of options for Alaska residents looking for fentanyl addiction treatment. Any combination of mutual support groups, therapy and counseling, treatment services (e.g., inpatient care, outpatient care), and sober living can help achieve and maintain a drug-free life and greater health and well-being.

To learn more about what treatment options are available in your area, speak with an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator by calling . If you prefer, you can search online using our treatment directory and/or verify your health insurance coverage.

The following local resources are available to those living in Alaska and in need of comprehensive support and assistance for fentanyl use and addiction:

• Alaska Community Mental Health Centers provides emergency mental health services 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Your local Alaska Community Mental Health Center can provide the services you need or provide referrals to Alaska programs that can help.
• Alaska Department of Health provides a wide array of services to aid those battling substance use disorder and mental health conditions including treatment provider information, addiction treatment information and FAQs, and helpful resources. The Alaska Department of Health can be reached at 1-800-662-4357 (HELP).
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization founded in 1953.² It is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem.² Narcotics Anonymous members meet regularly to help each other stay sober. Members hold more than 72,000 meetings weekly in 143 countries (see the NA Regions Around the World Map), including meetings throughout Alaska.²
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Alaska helps connect residents with free mental health support, crisis and information help lines, support groups (in-person and online), and mental health resources and education. NAMI Alaska is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. NAMI Alaska advocates for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
• Sober living homes provide a substance-free living environment for Alaska residents recovering from fentanyl addiction.³ Sober living can be a safe, stable, and effective way for people in recovery to transition back to their daily lives.⁴ Those interested in conducting an online search to find a sober living home can use the National Alliance for Recovery Residences.

Alaska Fentanyl Statistics

According to the Alaska Department of Health’s Division of Public Health, drug overdoses represent an ongoing public health concern and are a significant contributor to mortality in Alaska.⁵ From 2018-2022, fentanyl overdose deaths in Alaska increased significantly:⁵

• 2018 – 9 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2019 – 15 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2020 – 58 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2021 – 145 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2022 – 151 fentanyl overdose deaths

Going back as far as 2011, drug overdose death rates have increased overall in Alaska from 14.2 per 100,000 in 2011 to 35.6 per 100,000 in 2021.⁶

Get Fentanyl Help in Alaska

Help is available when you are ready. Knowing that there are a variety of addiction treatment resources to choose from in Alaska should help put your mind at ease. To learn more about your treatment options, contact an AAC admissions navigator at . We are here to help you on your path to recovery.