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 May 22, 2025

Category: Current Drug Trends

August is Wellness Month

Wednesday, 16 August 2023 by ADSYES
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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Hidden In Plain Sight – Open House

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 by Max Menius
This interactive presentation allows adults to explore a teen’s bedroom. Attendees will participate in a tour to recognize and identify drug paraphernalia, hiding places, and other signs that may indicate alcohol and other drug use by a teenager. Attendees will also receive information on prevention tips and community resources. Please see the flyers below for
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Alcohol and Drug Services, College Alcohol Abuse, Current Drug Trends, General Discussion, Information for Parents, Prevention and Intervention, Teen Substance Abuse, Treatment and Recovery
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Thursday, 18 May 2023 by Max Menius
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Good mental health is a state of well-being in which a
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  • Published in Alcohol and Drug Services, Current Drug Trends, Greensboro Health, Information for Parents, Prevention and Intervention, Treatment and Recovery
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Fentanyl Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, 16 February 2023 by Max Menius
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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  • Published in Addiction, Alcohol and Drug Services, Current Drug Trends, Drug Facts, Greensboro Health, Overdose Prevention, Prevention and Intervention
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Tips For Getting and Staying Healthy in 2022

Tuesday, 18 January 2022 by Max Menius
The new year is here! Here are some tips for getting and staying healthy in 2022! 5 Tips for a healthier you! 1. Avoid smoking Tobacco consumption and exposure to second-hand smoke are important causes of premature death from heart and lung disease, myocardial infarction and cancer. If you smoke, you can put a stop
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  • Published in Addiction Recovery, Cigarettes, Community Help, Current Drug Trends, Donate to ADS, Faith and Inspiration, Greensboro Health, Information for Parents, Nicotine dependency, Prevention and Intervention, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco
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Med Disposal 6-12-21

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 by Max Menius
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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FDA Making Push for Opioid Treatment Medications

Wednesday, 25 October 2017 by Max Menius
Finally, it seems there is growing momentum for the utilization of medications in treating opioid addiction. The commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Scott Gottlieb, has expressed an intent for the FDA to leverage the use of medications to treat opioid addiction in America. The list of medications include methadone, buprenorphine, and
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The Case for Medication Assisted Recovery

Monday, 25 September 2017 by Max Menius
Historically, abstinence-based recovery has sought to establish that recovering addicts abstain from all use of illicit substances including alcohol. This model of treatment was originally rooted in the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Program which by design was intended to address alcohol addiction specifically. That program has been extremely popular and effective in helping alcohol dependent
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The Difference Between Methadone and Suboxone

Thursday, 21 September 2017 by Max Menius
An overview: Methadone and Suboxone are the two leading medications used in the treatment of opioid addiction. Methadone has been utilized in opioid treatment in the United States since the late 1960’s. Suboxone was introduced in 2002. Methadone and suboxone are in widespread use around the world due to their proven benefit in the treatment
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FDA To Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes

Tuesday, 01 August 2017 by Max Menius
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it intends to lower the allowable level of nicotine contained in cigarettes. The linked article states that approximately 35 million people still smoke in America (a new historical low) although hundreds of thousands die each year in the U.S. from tobacco-related illnesses. The American Heart Association
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