Anonymous Recovery and Moving Forward
Monday, 16 June 2014
Throughout history in the United States, there has been a trend in treatment and recovery circles to place a high priority on privacy and anonymity when it comes to addressing one’s struggle with alcohol and drugs. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have long promoted anonymity among their fellowships. There is also the social stigma and
- Published in Addiction Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Methadone, Opioid Treatment, Recovery, Suboxone, Treatment and Recovery
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Alcohol and Drug Services Video
Wednesday, 02 April 2014
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) launched a new website in late 2013. As part of our agency marketing and outreach efforts, ADS also posted a brief video overview of our services on Youtube. The video is located below. Visitor numbers to the newly renovated ADS website have nearly doubled in the last few months. As
Deadly Heroin and Fentanyl Drug Mixture
Monday, 10 February 2014
Below is a recent message from Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director of the Center For Substance Abuse Treatment, on a dangerous drug mixture which has already resulted in numerous overdose deaths around the country. While this message was targeted to treatment providers, it is relevant information for the entire community. Please share this cautionary message
- Published in Drug Addiction, Drug Safety, Heroin, Opioid Treatment, project lazarus, Treatment and Recovery
Heroin Addiction Treatment in Kentucky
Tuesday, 07 January 2014
Lawmakers in Kentucky will soon be evaluating a bill that, if passed, will accomplish several important milestones in support of people trying to cope with heroin addiction. The first element would be to fund opioid addiction treatment services through Medicaid. Medicaid already funds methadone in North Carolina and has been vital in helping opioid-addicted persons
- Published in Heroin Addiction, Naloxone, Opioid Treatment, Treatment and Recovery