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 October 4, 2025

Author: Max Menius

From Addiction to Recovery

Wednesday, 04 March 2015 by Max Menius
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) has been serving the Piedmont Triad community for over 40 years. During this time, the agency has offered a wide variety of treatment programs and prevention programs to help people learn to deal with addictive disease and to live a healthier life. Most everyone knows someone who has struggled with
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  • Published in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Treatment, General Discussion, Methadone, Opioid Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse, Recovery, Teen Substance Abuse, Treatment and Recovery
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Life Saving Product, Evzio, Being Rolled Out

Sunday, 15 February 2015 by Max Menius
Evzio is a new medical product recently released and which was developed for the prevention of opioid overdose death. It is a convenient naloxone administration device that can be quickly and easily given to heroin & opiate overdose victims. The product has been covered by Huffington Post and Methadone.US. Shown below is a news video
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  • Published in Addiction, Addiction in Media, Drug Overdose, Heroin Addiction, Methadone, Naloxone, Opioid Overdose, Overdose Prevention, Prescription Drug Abuse
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New Jennifer Aniston Movie Depicts Reality of Chronic Pain

Wednesday, 04 February 2015 by Max Menius
Cake is a recent movie starring Jennifer Aniston (released December 2014) which portrays the personal struggle of people suffering with debilitating chronic pain. Phoenix House, a drug treatment organization with locations in numerous states, published an informative review of the movie about a week ago. In their review of Cake, Phoenix House highlight the common
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Opioid Overdose, Prescription Drug Abuse, Recovery, Treatment and Recovery
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American Academy of Pediatrics Against Marijuana Legalization

Monday, 02 February 2015 by Max Menius
Recently published by DrugFree.org is an article discussing the recent statement distributed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The country’s pediatricians have indicated that they believe the legalization of marijuana presents an unacceptable degree of risk to adolescent health and development. The group identified some medical exceptions for children suffering with a debilitating illness, but
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  • Published in Brain Science, Drug Facts, Drug Legalization, Information for Parents, Marijuana Addiction, Prevention and Intervention, Teen Substance Abuse, Treatment and Recovery
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Support in the Recovery Process

Thursday, 29 January 2015 by Max Menius
Stepping onto the path of recovery is a huge, positive step. Your commitment to change is the key ingredient in staying on that path. Research has consistently shown that those who remain engaged longer in the treatment and recovery process have a much greater likelihood of successful, long-term sobriety. This path of recovery offers information,
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  • Published in Addiction Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Drug Treatment, Narcotics Anonymous, Recovery, Treatment and Recovery
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Substance Abuse On College Campuses

Monday, 26 January 2015 by Max Menius
A feature article by Alex Spear of Wake Forest University’s Student Newspaper reveals a shocking level of alcohol abuse occurring on local college campuses. In the piece, published January 15, Alex depicts the typical visuals of walking around the BB&T sports field and seeing fresh & dried vomit and crushed beer cans in plain view.
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  • Published in Alcohol Abuse, College Alcohol Abuse, Current Drug Trends, Information for Parents, Recovery, Teen Substance Abuse, Treatment and Recovery
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Teen Trends Regarding Alcohol and Drugs

Tuesday, 06 January 2015 by Max Menius
The NIH (National Institute on Drug Abuse) recently published the results of its 2014 ‘Monitoring The Future‘ survey which examined teen attitudes and behavior in regard to alcohol and other drugs. The survey groups were students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. The study was facilitated by researchers at the University of Michigan. Notable
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  • Published in Addiction Recovery, Current Drug Trends, Drug Abuse Trends, Drug Facts, Drug Legalization, Information for Parents, Marijuana Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse, Teen Substance Abuse, Tobacco
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Three NC Deaths After Using Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl

Monday, 08 December 2014 by Max Menius
On Sunday, it was reported by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office that three adults in the Siler City area died following ingestion of cocaine laced with Fentanyl (a powerful prescription painkiller). Six others became sickened and were treated on the scene by EMS or taken to local hospitals. One of these is presently hospitalized in
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Misuse of Prescription Stimulants Among Young Adults

Monday, 01 December 2014 by Max Menius
Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are popular prescription medications used in the treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). These medications have stimulant properties which help individuals diagnosed with ADHD to better focus their attention, and control hyperactivity, so that they can learn more effectively and succeed in diverse environments such as work and school. ADHD
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  • Published in Drug Abuse Trends, Prescription Drug Abuse, Stimulant Abuse, Teen Substance Abuse
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Heroin Addiction – Media Coverage in the Triad

Wednesday, 05 November 2014 by Max Menius
WFMY News2 have provided an informative overview of the heroin addiction problem that has been festering for several years in the local Triad community. Featured in the segment (shown below) are patients with an opioid dependency who sought medication-assisted treatment at Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) and who experienced relief from severe opioid withdrawal as
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