FDA To Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it intends to lower the allowable level of nicotine contained in cigarettes. The linked article states that approximately 35 million people...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Methadone and Suboxone
An overview: Methadone and Suboxone are the two leading medications used in the treatment of opioid addiction. Methadone has been utilized in opioid treatment in the United States since the late...
View ArticleThe Case for Medication Assisted Recovery
Historically, abstinence-based recovery has sought to establish that recovering addicts abstain from all use of illicit substances including alcohol. This model of treatment was originally rooted in...
View ArticleFDA Making Push for Opioid Treatment Medications
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...
View ArticleMed Disposal 6-12-21
ADS and its community partners are sponsoring another great Got Meds Disposal drive in Guilford County. There is more information available below at the provided links or in the large picture shown...
View ArticleTips For Getting and Staying Healthy in 2022
The new year is here! Here are some tips for getting and staying healthy in 2022! 5 Tips for a healthier you! 1. Avoid smoking Tobacco consumption and exposure to second-hand smoke are important causes...
View ArticleFentanyl Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22nd from 6:00 – 8:00 pm WHERE: Northern Guilford High School Auditorium at 7101 Spencer Dixon Road TOPIC: Fentanyl Town Hall to Discuss The Growing Danger of Fentanyl in the...
View ArticleMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
View ArticleHidden In Plain Sight – Open House
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...
View ArticleAugust is Wellness Month
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...
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