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 April 1, 2023

Category: Information for Parents

Reduce Risk of Accidental Poisoning

Thursday, 30 March 2023 by Max Menius
Over 2 million accidental poisonings are reported annually in the United States. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, 93 percent of poisonings happen at home, and 45 percent involve children under the age of 6. The majority of fatal poisonings occur among adults. Poisons are substances that, in a high enough quantity,
Accidental Poisoning
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Build Your Heart Health

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 by Max Menius
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the USA and February is American heart health month. The term cardiovascular disease or CVD is the blanket term used to describe diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease or CAD.
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  • Published in Community Help, Donate to ADS, General Discussion, Greensboro Health, Health, Information for Parents, Newsletter, Prevention and Intervention
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The ADS Newsletter August 2022

Wednesday, 17 August 2022 by Max Menius
Welcome to the August 2022 ADS Newsletter! ADS’ Prevention & Early Intervention Department has been hard at work collecting useful information and sharing that with kids, teens, families, and members of the community. In the newsletter below, you will find great information on overdose prevention, getting immunized & staying healthy, as well as properly disposing
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Alcohol Awareness, Community Help, Drug Safety, Faith and Inspiration, Greensboro Health, Information for Parents, Med Toss, Medication Disposal, Newsletter, Overdose Prevention, Prevention and Intervention, Teen Substance Abuse, Treatment and Recovery
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Got Meds Disposal Drive 4-22-2022

Wednesday, 20 April 2022 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 April 22, 2022. Location is at the Pleasant Garden Pharmacy at
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Information for Parents, Medication Disposal, Overdose Prevention, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prevention and Intervention, Teen Substance Abuse, Treatment and Recovery
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Got Meds Disposal Drive 4-9-2022

Wednesday, 06 April 2022 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 April 9, 2022. Location is at the Jamestown Fire Station at
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February Is American Heart Month

Tuesday, 15 February 2022 by Max Menius
Guarding your heart health is an important life goal, and a worthwhile investment in both addiction recovery and your general well-being. In case you didn’t know, February is American Heart Month! The American Heart Association (in conjunction with Cedars-Sanai Medical Center) has provided some excellent guidelines for elevating your heart health. Check out the graphic
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  • Published in Faith and Inspiration, General Discussion, Greensboro, Health, Information for Parents, Prevention and Intervention, Recovery, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco
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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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Got Meds Disposal Drive 6-24-21

Monday, 14 June 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 24, 2021. Location is at the Trotter Active Adult Center
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Got Meds Disposal Drive 6-23-21

Monday, 14 June 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 23, 2021. Location is 2401 Fairview St, Greensboro NC.  
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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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