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ADS provides free & anonymous online substance abuse and mental health assessments. The assessments are for general guideline purposes only, but can give you a better idea of the extent that your substance use or other symptoms have become a problem.
ADS and its community partners are sponsoring another great Got Meds Disposal drive in Guilford...
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Text GIVEADS to 44-321
A new feature. You can now make a donation to ADS by text message. Just text GIVEADS to 44-321 and help someone receive the help they need. Thank you!
NEWLY OFFERED - Buprenorphine (Subutex) Medication-Assisted Treatment
ADS is accepting new opioid dependent patients for Medication-Assisted Treatment with Buprenorphine (Subutex).
This service is free to eligible individuals through funding provided by Sandhills Center.
Treatment includes daily on-site dosing and intensive outpatient individual and group counseling. Please call for details.
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Visit LockYourMeds.org/NC to make a real difference with drug safety in your home and community.
Did you know that you can support ADS simply by shopping on Amazon.com? You can! ADS is part of the Amazon Smile charitable organization program. When you make a purchase using the Amazon Smile button on our website, 0.5% of your purchase is donated to ADS to support our non-profit programs and services. So thank you, and please try to remember to use our Amazon Smile button when you make your next online Amazon.com purchase.
ADS - What We Do!
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is a local non-profit organization that helps to reduce the impact of substance abuse in our community. We provide prevention and treatment services to individuals and families impacted by addictive disease.
Prevention & Early Intervention
The goal of ADS Prevention and Early Intervention Services is to prevent & delay the onset of substance use among young people.
Outpatient Treatment
ADS provides a range of outpatient treatment programs for adults meeting diagnostic criteria for either substance abuse or substance dependency.
Opioid Treatment
The ADS Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) is a highly specialized program that incorporates medication-assisted therapy with ongoing outpatient counseling.
Client Testimonials
What have ADS client experiences
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"ADS saved my life. I truly believe that I would not have made it through life without all the wonderful people that work and take care of me. Thank you ADS!!"
"You do a wonderful job of helping those that truly want to change. I will encourage those still battling addiction to get involved with your program."
"Excellent therapist and teacher."
"It helps to be able to talk with someone."
"I really enjoyed coming to class. It helped me a lot. Thank you."
"I learned a lot about addiction and disease and how to not feel guilty about my past. I was able to stay clean and get the help I needed by coming to class and talking and listening."
"IOP and Aftercare have really helped me in my addiction and to know what to do in the future. Thanks for giving me my life back."
"Everyone at both clinics (East & West) are extremely wonderful and helpful. I feel like they’re family."
"ADS saved my life and are some of the greatest people I’ve ever known."
"I came here wanting help and ADS has provided more than expected. I thank them very much."
"This program is a good place. Without it I don’t know where I would be right now. Thank you guys!"
Locating community support is important to an individual's long term recovery success. Listed here are links to area 12 Step meetings. Local churches also sometimes provide fellowship & support for those specifically dealing with addiction-related issues. 
