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The column, which began January 1998, is distributed once every two weeks, or 26 times a year, and is free of charge. The column is intended as a community service and is published in more than 300 publications (daily and weekly newspapers, newsletters, and addiction and recovery tabloids) nationwide.
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Alive & Free is a health column that provides information to help prevent substance abuse problems and address such problems. It is created by Hazelden, a nonprofit agency based in Center City, Minn., that offers a wide range of information and services on addiction. For more resources, email or call Hazelden at 800-257-7810 (outside the US 651-213-4200). |
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Alive & Free is a newspaper column produced by Hazelden that informs the general public about alcohol and drug abuse and the prevention and treatment of addiction and related addictive disorders. It offers readers the information and guidance needed to respond to substance abuse problems and to prevent such problems.