Underage Teens Receive Alcohol and Drugs Through The Mail
Monday, 16 March 2015
The internet has facilitated an unprecedented level of access to products and services around the world. Almost anyone with a credit card, gift card, or online payment account can purchase items online. This happens to include intoxicating substances, both legal and illegal, distributed via the “underground” internet. Yes, there are people who will buy alcohol
- Published in Addiction in Media, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Safety, General Discussion, Information for Parents, Marijuana Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse, Teen Substance Abuse, Uncategorized
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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Tuesday, 02 December 2014
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
Survival Is What Makes Recovery Possible
Monday, 13 October 2014
Since May of this year, the High Point Police Department has experienced a vast increase in heroin related overdoses. Emergency Responders have been able to reverse a majority of them upon arrival on scene but 11 of the 102 overdoses identified have resulted in deaths. This appears to be representative of a national trend that
International Overdose Awareness Day
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
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
Dangerous, High-Potency Form of Marijuana Surfaces
Monday, 18 August 2014
On the heels of marijuana legalization efforts across the country comes news of a new, high-potency form of marijuana referred to as wax or butter. One dose of this concentrated version of pot is claimed to be the equivalent of smoking 15-20 joints. Users eat or smoke the drug which is made from the oil
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
Deadly Heroin and Fentanyl Drug Mixture
Monday, 10 February 2014
Below is a recent message from Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director of the Center For Substance Abuse Treatment, on a dangerous drug mixture which has already resulted in numerous overdose deaths around the country. While this message was targeted to treatment providers, it is relevant information for the entire community. Please share this cautionary message
- Published in Drug Addiction, Drug Safety, Heroin, Opioid Treatment, project lazarus, Treatment and Recovery
Prescription Drug Abuse Trends
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The National Institute on Drug Abuse recently published some drug trend statistics pertaining to prescription medications in particular. The misuse of prescription drugs in the United States remains high and will require a concerted effort by all cities and states to educate the public & to prevent Rx drug abuse wherever possible. Here are some
- Published in Current Drug Trends, Drug Safety, Prescription Drug Abuse
Guilford County Med Toss
Thursday, 10 October 2013
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
- Published in Drug Safety, Information for Parents, Med Toss, Prevention and Intervention