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 October 7, 2025

Category: Prevention and Intervention

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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International Overdose Awareness Day

Monday, 21 August 2017 by Max Menius
Celebrate Life By Coming Together is a free family event open to the public. This event will remember, celebrate, empower, and encourage the loved ones of those impacted by overdose; support those who are in recovery from substance use; and give hope to the community. This event will have food, bounce houses, games, resource tables,
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Buprenorphine, Drug Overdose, Faith and Inspiration, Methadone, Narcan, Opioid Overdose, Opioid Recovery, Opioid Treatment, Overdose Prevention, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prevention and Intervention, Recovery, Street Drugs, Suboxone, Treatment and Recovery
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102 People Overdose in 3 Days on Synthetic Marijuana

Monday, 17 July 2017 by Max Menius
Fox 8 news reported that 102 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania overdosed on synthetic marijuana over a period of three days. The marijuana-like substance is commonly referred to as “K2“. None of the overdoses resulted in fatality. According to the Director of Lancaster Emergency Medical Services, Robert May, some of the emergency calls involved 2
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  • Published in Cannabis Use, Drug Addiction, Drug Overdose, Information for Parents, Marijuana, Marijuana Addiction, Prevention and Intervention, Street Drugs, Synthetic Marijuana
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THC-Infused Gummy Bears

Monday, 10 July 2017 by Max Menius
Eleven teenagers in Indiana were hospitalized after overdosing on THC gummy bears. 911 was called, and when they responded on the scene they found numerous teens hallucinating, experiencing blurry vision, rapid heart rate, and pain in their legs. They all had ingested a half of a gummy bear that had been infused with THC (the
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  • Published in Cannabis Use, Drug Abuse Trends, Drug Overdose, Drug Safety, Information for Parents, Marijuana, Marijuana Addiction, Media and Addiction Coverage, Prevention and Intervention, Street Drugs, Teen Substance Abuse, THC
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Pot Use Among College Students

Monday, 26 June 2017 by Max Menius
A University of Michigan study funded by the National Institute On Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that college students are presently 51% more likely to use marijuana than same age peers who are not enrolled in college. This trend has been increasing at about 10% per year for several years underscoring the need for increased prevention
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Cannabis Use, College Alcohol Abuse, Current Drug Trends, Drug Abuse Trends, General Discussion, Information for Parents, Marijuana Addiction, Prevention and Intervention, Teen Substance Abuse, Tobacco
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National Recovery Month

Wednesday, 07 September 2016 by Callie Kelly - Prevention Consultant
In recognition of the 27th Annual National Recovery Month, Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc. and Caring Services, Inc. will sponsor CELEBRATE RECOVERY on Sunday—September 25, 2016 at Oak Hollow Festival Park (1841 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC) from 2pm-5pm. The purpose of this event is to honor and support individuals and families who are in
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  • Published in Addiction Recovery, Drug Treatment, Faith and Inspiration, Greensboro Health, Information for Parents, Mental Illness, Methadone, Prevention and Intervention, Recovery
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Powerful Message in The Overtaken Documentary

Friday, 24 June 2016 by Max Menius
There is a powerful and informative short film out – produced by KB Films, and entitled “The Overtaken Documentary“. The film addresses addiction in America and the various ways in which young people are introduced to drugs. The Overtaken Documentary expertly highlights the insidious nature of addiction progression and how youth are wired to typically
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Heroin Help Cards in High Point

Monday, 16 May 2016 by Max Menius
The High Point Police Department has been a steadfast supporter of addiction treatment and in assisting people with addiction problems find the help that they need. Their most recent effort is the use of Heroin Help Cards. WFMY News2 aired a segment highlighting this new initiative in which High Point Police Officers will hand out
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  • Published in Addiction in Media, Addiction Recovery, Heroin, Heroin Addiction, Information for Parents, Intervention, Methadone Clinics, Opioid Treatment, Overdose Prevention, Prevention and Intervention, Recovery, Technology in Addiction Treatment, Treatment and Recovery
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$30 Million Proposed For NC Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Monday, 25 April 2016 by Max Menius
The NC Council of Community Programs just published its bi-monthly newsletter. In it, Governor McCrory proposed that $30 million dollars be allocated for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities. Included in the allocation is a standing order which allows naloxone to be dispensed to anyone who requests it. Approximately 2500 lives were saved
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  • Published in Addiction, Addiction in Media, Addiction Recovery, Drug Overdose, Drug Treatment, Heroin Addiction, Methadone, Naloxone, Narcan, Opioid Addiction, Opioid Treatment, Prevention and Intervention
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Methamphetamines and Methadone Are Not The Same

Monday, 30 November 2015 by Max Menius
Monday, November 30th is the official start date of “National Meth Awareness Week” which is an initiative to educate the public on the dangers of methamphetamine abuse. This is a coordinated prevention program by the Partnership For Drug-Free Kids. It is important to note that some people occasionally confuse “Meth” (a slang abbreviation for methamphetamine)
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