August is Wellness Month

Wellness refers to a holistic state of well-being encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of an individual’s life. It goes beyond the absence of illness and focuses on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life across various dimensions. Wellness is about cultivating habits, practices, and attitudes that promote optimal health and quality of life. Prioritizing
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Fentanyl Town Hall Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, February 22nd from 6:00 – 8:00 pm WHERE: Northern Guilford High School Auditorium at 7101 Spencer Dixon Road TOPIC: Fentanyl Town Hall to Discuss The Growing Danger of Fentanyl in the Guilford County Community INTENDED AUDIENCE: Parents, Middle and High School Students
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Lethal Fentanyl Is On The Rise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published information highlighting the proliferation of deadly fentanyl in America. Fentanyl is approximately 50 times more powerful than heroin and is finding its way into a wide variety of street drugs. CBS affiliate WMAZ covered this topic in a January 10, 2022 post. Of particular interest was
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Med Disposal 6-12-21

ADS and its community partners are sponsoring another great Got Meds Disposal drive in Guilford County. There is more information available below at the provided links or in the large picture shown below. www.Facebook.com/HealthyGuilford www.Instagram.com/HealthyGuilford   The date of the Got Meds event is June 12, 2021. Location is McLeansville, NC.        
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Town Hall Meeting this Monday 10-21-19

Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is partnering with Healthy Guilford Coalition and UNCG to host a town hall meeting this coming Monday, 10/21/2019. The town hall focus will be on preventing underage drinking. A 32″ flatscreen TV will be given away at the event as well as $25 gift cards and other prizes. The event
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Medication Disposal for Guilford County

Hi, Guilford County! The time has come to eliminate your outdated or unused medications. The Summerfield Fire District, Cone Health, the High Point Police Dept, Healthy Guilford, Deep River Drug, Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS), and Safe Guilford are working together to sponsor another medication disposal initiative. Please note below that there are three locations
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National Addiction Professionals Day is September 20

With addiction and recovery getting more national exposure than ever before, we pause on September 20, 2019 to celebrate vital players of the health system and continuum of care – addiction professionals. National Addiction Professionals Day will be celebrated on September 20, 2019, as part of National Recovery Month. Started by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals in 1992, the
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Got Meds Medication Disposal Guilford County

It’s time to get rid of your outdated or unused medications! The Drug Enforcement Agency, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Healthy Guilford, Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS), and Safe Guilford are working together to sponsor another medication disposal initiative. Please note the dates and locations below where you can turn in expired medication. The program
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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 County deaths by opioid overdose. In the piece, Spectrum interviewed Clinical Supervisor Les Quagliano of Alcohol and Drug Services to gain more information on the role that medication plays in the treatment process. Narcan and buprenorphine were highlighted. While deaths
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SAMHSA Promotes Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

A co-occurring disorder is one that involves both substance misuse and another mental health illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Both disorders combined present a special challenge for patients, and they require a comprehensive treatment approach by professionals trying to help. SAMHSA published a recent article highlighting the prevalence of people in America
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