Prevention and Intervention – Page 6 – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS)

Participate in the 2015 Human Race and Support ADS

Monday, 23 March 2015 by Max Menius

It’s that time again! On April 18th, anyone can join The Human Race to raise money for their favorite charity. The gates open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 4/18/15 at the Greensboro coliseum. Participants can walk, run, or roll through the 5 kilometer course and raise funds for their favorite charity through the sponsorship of

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American Academy of Pediatrics Against Marijuana Legalization

Monday, 02 February 2015 by Max Menius

Recently published by DrugFree.org is an article discussing the recent statement distributed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The country’s pediatricians have indicated that they believe the legalization of marijuana presents an unacceptable degree of risk to adolescent health and development. The group identified some medical exceptions for children suffering with a debilitating illness, but

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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Tuesday, 02 December 2014 by Callie Kelly - Prevention Consultant

Don’t Wreck the Holidays! Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until you get a DUI. For many Americans “holiday cheer” involves consuming alcohol at parties and holiday events. So it comes as no surprise that there’s a spike in drunk driving crashes each December. During

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The Great American Smokeout

Tuesday, 18 November 2014 by Callie Kelly - Prevention Consultant

Are you ready to quit? The Great American Smokeout (GASO) is November 20th. Every year on the third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout challenges people to stop using tobacco. The first step is to make a quit plan. Connect with a Quit Coach and more than double your chances of

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Rally For Recovery

Monday, 08 September 2014 by Max Menius

Caring Services, Inc and Alcohol & Drug Services are co-sponsoring the upcoming local Rally For Recovery event at City Lake Park in Jamestown, NC. The event will be held on Saturday, September 27th and is open to the general public. The rally is a family-oriented celebration for all people in the local community that value

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International Overdose Awareness Day

Wednesday, 27 August 2014 by Max Menius

International Overdose Awareness Day is Thursday, August 28th. Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) along with the Guilford Coalition on Medication Education, Detection, and Safety will be sponsoring a Candlelight Vigil and Balloon Release to commemorate those whose lives have been lost due to drug overdose. If you would like to commemorate someone that you lost

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Alcohol and Drug Services Video

Wednesday, 02 April 2014 by Max Menius

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

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Guilford County Med Toss

Thursday, 10 October 2013 by Max Menius

Saturday, October 26th from 10 am – 2 pm Med Toss is a fast, free, easy way to get rid of old, unused medicines. It’s safe for you, your family, and the environment. In Greensboro, stop by any Greensboro Walgreens, Piedmont Drug, or the Oriental Shrine Club on October 26th from 10 am – 2