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Stress Awareness Month – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) While some level of stress is normal and can even be beneficial in certain situations, such as motivating you to meet deadlines or perform well under pressure, chronic or excessive stress can be harmful. It can lead to a range of physical and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, high...

Medication Take Back 4-20-2024 – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) The location will be at Alcohol and Drug Services’ Greensboro location at 1101 Carolina St. (near Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital).

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) 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 detec...

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Resilience – The Biology of Stress – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) The ADS Prevention and Intervention Department is having a community event this Saturday, 3/16/24, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

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National Cancer Prevention Month – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) National Cancer Prevention Month is observed in the United States every February to raise awareness about cancer prevention strategies and promote healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

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Parents Promoting Wellness – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Parents Promoting Wellness is an initiative open to parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents and caregivers who are related/and or influential in children’s lives.

ANNOUNCEMENT: ADS is now part of the VA's Community Care Network!

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Cases of Xylazine overdoses concerning North Carolina law enforcement JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Local law enforcement is concerned with a relatively new drug on the scene, Xylazine. The drug is an animal tranquilizer that is mixed with common opioids. Officia…

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August is Wellness Month – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Wellness refers to a holistic state of well-being encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of an individual’s life. It goes beyond the absence of illness and focuses on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life across various dimensions. Wellness is about cultivating habits, pra...

June is National Safety Month – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) It’s essential to prioritize safety in all aspects of our lives. We will highlight and explore topics related to national safety and provide valuable tips to ensure a secure and protected environment for everyone.

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Hidden In Plain Sight – Open House – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) This interactive presentation allows adults to explore a teen’s bedroom. Attendees will participate in a tour to recognize and identify drug paraphernalia, hiding places, and other signs that may indicate alcohol and other drug use by a teenager. Attendees will also receive information on preventi...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) 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...

"Legal" Ma*****na Leading To Expected Problems

This is America’s surprising youth drug crisis America’s shocking drug crisis is harming young people more than most adults realize. Legalized ma*****na has led to a spike in pot use in those under 18.

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Reduce Risk of Accidental Poisoning – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) 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....

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Fentanyl Town Hall Meeting – Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay, and there is available at ADS a discounted/sliding fee schedule.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-warns-animal-tranquilizer-illicit-drug-supply-rcna56369

An animal tranquilizer is increasingly showing up in street drugs Xylazine, which is increasingly found in he**in and illicit fentanyl, can render naloxone — used to reverse overdoses — useless.

Alcohol and Drug Services - ADS updated their address.

Minnesota fentanyl pill bust could be largest seizure in Midwest, cops say Minnesota authorities said a recent bust of thousands of fentanyl pills could be the largest such seizure in the Midwest.

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Funding to Address the Overdose Epidemic and Support Recovery - The White House $1.5 billion awarded to all states and territories to beat the opioid crisis and support people in recovery President Biden recognizes the devastating

Country singer Luke Bell died of an accidental fentanyl overdose Country singer Luke Bell, who was found dead in late August, died of accidental fentanyl intoxication, according to Bell's autopsy.

Got Meds Disposal Drive 9-20-22 ADS is a private, non-profit, United Way-funded organization providing addictive disease services to residents of the Piedmont Triad & Central North Carolina.

Lethal Fentanyl Is On The Rise ADS is a private, non-profit, United Way-funded organization providing addictive disease services to residents of the Piedmont Triad & Central North Carolina.

So you've watched 'Dopesick'. Here's what you can do to help ease the opioid crisis The Hulu series Dopesick depicts the start of the opioid addiction crisis in the U.S. As the crisis continues to grow, here's how you can help those affected in your community.

The ADS Newsletter August 2022 ADS is a private, non-profit, United Way-funded organization providing addictive disease services to residents of the Piedmont Triad & Central North Carolina.

Tips For Getting and Staying Healthy in 2022 ADS is a private, non-profit, United Way-funded organization providing addictive disease services to residents of the Piedmont Triad & Central North Carolina.

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