Creative Solutions to Addiction Problems
Monday, 07 July 2014
Facing life problems during early recovery can be a hard dose of reality. Because of this, it is important for recovering people to heed the well-known AA slogan “Keep it simple” in order to avoid feeling overwhelmed. The recovery process itself (and confronting one’s addiction problems in treatment) can stir up lots of feelings that
- Published in Addiction Recovery, Marijuana Addiction, Methadone, Opioid Treatment, Recovery, Suboxone, Treatment and Recovery
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The Benefits of Group Treatment
Wednesday, 02 July 2014
When patients enter addiction treatment, they are often offered the opportunity to participate in a structured treatment group with other clients who are experiencing similar substance abuse issues. Group treatment has been proven to be an effective approach for individuals working on issues of sober, drug-free living. ADS provides a range of treatment groups tailored
- Published in Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Methadone, Opioid Treatment, Treatment and Recovery
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
Recent Heroin Overdoses in High Point, NC
Monday, 19 May 2014
Local Fox news reported that there were 7 heroin overdoses in Guilford County within a 24 hour period this past weekend. Guilford emergency workers responded to numerous calls. There have been 39 documented overdose incidents in the county since the end of 2013. The Director of Guilford EMS, Jim Albright, was quoted as warning the
- Published in Drug Overdose, Heroin, Heroin Addiction, Methadone, Opioid Addiction, Opioid Overdose, Treatment and Recovery
29,000 Emergency Room Visits From Synthetic Marijuana
Monday, 12 May 2014
DrugFree.org published an article on May 8, 2014 addressing the arrest of 150 people who were all involved in a synthetic drug operation that reached across 29 states. The drug sting occurred about one week after multiple incidents in Texas in which over 100 people became ill following ingestion of synthetic marijuana. The Director of
Heroin Overdoses in High Point
Monday, 05 May 2014
High Point police are investigating a series of opioid overdoses in High Point, NC. An article by local Fox News 8 specifically mentions 5 deaths and 21 known overdoses that have occurred just since March, and which have increased concern among those in the local community. In the Fox video below, Dr. David Fisher addresses
Is Legalized Marijuana Off To A Bad Start?
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Many people have expressed concern over the recent legalization of marijuana and what effect that will have on youth and society in general. Most proponents of legalization have historically been quick to dismiss critics’ concerns. Blogs and online chat rooms dedicated to defending marijuana often make bold claims including “no one can overdose on marijuana”
- Published in Drug Laws, Drug Safety, Marijuana Addiction, Treatment and Recovery
U.S. Senate Effort to Address Prescription Drug Abuse
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Prescription drug abuse has never before received the degree of attention shown by the national media and government officials over the last several years. This new level of coverage & involvement is welcomed, and it is necessary in order to help educate our society on the ever-present dangers of prescription medications being abused or illegally
- Published in Addiction, Drug Laws, Drug Overdose, Heroin, Methadone, Opioid Addiction, Treatment and Recovery
NBC News Covers The Emerging Heroin Problem
Tuesday, 08 April 2014
The NBC Evening News began a three night segment April 7 on the emergence of a new heroin epidemic in America. NBC is providing a resource page on their website which lists a number of government organizations that provide information on drug addiction and recovery. The video below is the NBC segment which aired April
- Published in Addiction, Drug Addiction, Heroin Addiction, Naloxone, Opioid Addiction, Opioid Overdose, Treatment and Recovery
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