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 July 11, 2025

Category: Recovery

Opioid Crisis Reminders

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 by Max Menius
The opioid crisis is a serious issue affecting many people across the country. Opioids are powerful pain-relieving drugs, but they can also be very dangerous when misused. Some common opioids include prescription painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl, as well as illegal drugs like heroin. These drugs can be highly addictive and can lead to
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Stress Awareness Month

Monday, 06 May 2024 by Max Menius
Stress Awareness Month is observed every April to raise awareness about stress, its effects on mental and physical health, and strategies for managing stress effectively.  Stress is a natural and adaptive response that occurs when you face challenges, demands, or threats, whether real or perceived. It’s your body’s way of preparing to deal with a
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  • Published in Addiction, Community Help, General Discussion, Greensboro Health, Information for Parents, Newsletter, Opioid Treatment, Prevention and Intervention, Recovery, Treatment and Recovery
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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, 02 April 2024 by Max Menius
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed every March to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection and prevention. Awareness plays a crucial role in combating colorectal cancer by promoting screening tests like colonoscopies, which can detect precancerous polyps and early-stage cancers when they are most treatable. By increasing
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Resilience – The Biology of Stress

Thursday, 14 March 2024 by Max Menius
The ADS Prevention and Intervention Department is having a community event this Saturday, 3/16/24, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Registration is required prior to the start of the event, but you can do that online at this link: Register Here The event will be located at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum at 134
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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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Town Hall Meeting this Monday 10-21-19

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 by Max Menius
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is partnering with Healthy Guilford Coalition and UNCG to host a town hall meeting this coming Monday, 10/21/2019. The town hall focus will be on preventing underage drinking. A 32″ flatscreen TV will be given away at the event as well as $25 gift cards and other prizes. The event
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Got Meds Medication Disposal Guilford County

Wednesday, 13 March 2019 by Max Menius
It’s time to get rid of your outdated or unused medications! The Drug Enforcement Agency, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Healthy Guilford, Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS), and Safe Guilford are working together to sponsor another medication disposal initiative. Please note the dates and locations below where you can turn in expired medication. The program
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ADS Contributes to Local Spectrum News Coverage on Treating Opioid Addiction

Tuesday, 22 January 2019 by Max Menius
Spectrum News published a segment the week of 1/14/2019 on the recent reduction in Guilford County deaths by opioid overdose. In the piece, Spectrum interviewed Clinical Supervisor Les Quagliano of Alcohol and Drug Services to gain more information on the role that medication plays in the treatment process. Narcan and buprenorphine were highlighted. While deaths
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SAMHSA Promotes Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

Thursday, 15 February 2018 by Max Menius
A co-occurring disorder is one that involves both substance misuse and another mental health illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Both disorders combined present a special challenge for patients, and they require a comprehensive treatment approach by professionals trying to help. SAMHSA published a recent article highlighting the prevalence of people in America
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High Point Community Foundation Helps ADS

Wednesday, 06 December 2017 by Max Menius
Fox8 News has provided media coverage of ADS’ facility on Chestnut Drive in High Point and the assistance that ADS has received through the years from the High Point Community Foundation. The Foundation has provided funds that sustained ADS’ Prevention efforts among other upgrades to help keep the facility running. The ADS High Point location used
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