May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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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Reduce Risk of Accidental Poisoning

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,
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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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Build Your Heart Health

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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Got Meds Disposal Drive 9-20-22

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 Tuesday September 20, 2022. Location is at Trotter Active Adult Center
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The ADS Newsletter August 2022

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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Got Meds Disposal Drive 4-22-2022

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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February Is American Heart Month

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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Tips For Getting and Staying Healthy in 2022

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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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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