Donate 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.
LOCK YOUR MEDS
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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.
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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.
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Prevention & Early Intervention
The goal of ADS Prevention and Early Intervention Services is to prevent & delay the onset of substance use among young people.
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Outpatient Treatment
ADS provides a range of outpatient treatment programs for adults meeting diagnostic criteria for either substance abuse or substance dependency.
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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
been like?
"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!!"
~ Mike
"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."
~ Marcus
"Excellent therapist and teacher."
from a Former ADS client
"It helps to be able to talk with someone."
from a Former ADS client
"I really enjoyed coming to class. It helped me a lot. Thank you."
from a Former ADS client
"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."
from a Former ADS client
"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."
from a Former ADS client
"Everyone at both clinics (East & West) are extremely wonderful and helpful. I feel like they’re family."
from a Former ADS client
"ADS saved my life and are some of the greatest people I’ve ever known."
from a Former ADS client
"I came here wanting help and ADS has provided more than expected. I thank them very much."
from a Former ADS client
"This program is a good place. Without it I don’t know where I would be right now. Thank you guys!"
from a Former ADS client
Request a Callback from an ADS Counselor
Complete this confidential online screening to have a counselor call you back about ADS services. The online screening provides us with important information about your main concerns and will help us better serve you. The information that you provide is strictly confidential.
Take Our Online Alcohol / Drug, Depression, or Anxiety Assessment
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.
Your name is not needed. You may take the assessment and remain completely anonymous.
Request An ADS Staff Presentation at Your Location
ADS can provide presentations on alcohol and drugs for school audiences, employers, churches, and other local organizations. Substance abuse problems and their associated costs are unfortunately found in a wide variety of settings.
We can come to your location and present the latest information on alcohol and drug issues facing the community as well as what can be done to prevent substance abuse from occurring. We can also address treating alcohol and drug disorders once they are identified.
Prevention & Intervention Articles
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Guilford County Dispose of Your Meds Drive
Hello, Guilford County! It’s that time again to dispose of your outdated or unused medica...
Town Hall Meeting this Monday 10-21-19
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is partnering with Healthy Guilford Coalition and UNCG to host ...Medication Disposal for Guilford County
Hi, Guilford County! The time has come to eliminate your outdated or unused medications. The Su...
National Addiction Professionals Day is September 20
With addiction and recovery getting more national exposure than ever before, we pause on Septem...Got Meds Medication Disposal Guilford County
It’s time to get rid of your outdated or unused medications! The Drug Enforcement Agency,...
Treatment & Recovery Articles
VIEW ALL -Town Hall Meeting this Monday 10-21-19
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is partnering with Healthy Guilford Coalition and UNCG to host ...Medication Disposal for Guilford County
Hi, Guilford County! The time has come to eliminate your outdated or unused medications. The Su...National Addiction Professionals Day is September 20
With addiction and recovery getting more national exposure than ever before, we pause on Septem...Got Meds Medication Disposal Guilford County
It’s time to get rid of your outdated or unused medications! The Drug Enforcement Agency,...
ADS Contributes to Local Spectrum News Coverage on Treating Opioid Addiction
Spectrum News published a segment the week of 1/14/2019 on the recent reduction in Guilford Cou...
| Information on Drugs of Abuse Use this section to research various drugs of abuse and their effects on memory, thought, mood, and behavior. Learn about the risks and potential long-term consequences associated with alcohol & drug abuse. |
| Information on Mental Health Medications This area provides an overview of medications used to successfully treat various mental health issues like depression. Review approved medications which have been identified to help manage psychiatric symptoms. |
General Articles on Alcohol & Drugs
A Physician's Perspective on Opioid Addiction & Treatment
On Opioid Treatment Resources and the Recovery Process
Find Community Support For Your Recovery ...
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. | Asheboro AA Meetings NA Meetings |
Burlington AA Meetings NA Meetings |
High Point AA Meetings NA Meetings |
Greensboro AA Meetings NA Meetings |
Winston-Salem AA Meetings NA Meetings |
Make a Donation to ADS
Alcohol and Drug Services has been providing compassionate care and quality services to the Triad community for over 42 years. Our programs are partially supported by State and Federal funding. However, this funding has been severely cut in recent years. Your donation can help ADS keep the tradition alive of helping people recover from addiction. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for partnering with ADS to help us serve the local community.
