Prevention Programs
Learn more about our prevention strategies.
We’re working within Richland and Lexington counties to prevent substance misuse and its impact on our community. Below, you can find information about many of our prevention strategies and access literature about substance misuse and related issues.
Know the Facts
The PRESS (Prevention Resources Everyone Should See) is your go-to resource for educating yourself on alcohol and drugs, their impact, and how to prevent substance misuse.
Improve your REP
SC Palmetto Retailers Education Program (PREP) is a short course that helps reduce underage access to alcohol and tobacco and prevent over-serving patrons. The training aims to assist lower liability risks for businesses and their employees.
Take Action
Request technical assistance from field experts to help your business develop policies and receive training around alcohol and other substances.
Book a Speaker
Are you looking for a speaker for your next meeting, conference or workshop? LRADAC’s Speakers Bureau provides presentations on various alcohol, tobacco and other drug use topics for all ages and audiences.
Get Involved
Community coalitions bring people together to make communities safer by reducing the high-risk behaviors of young people. See what’s going on in your community.
Alcohol Enforcement Team
Our Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) is a specialized group of law enforcement officers dedicated to reducing access to and use of alcohol and tobacco by underage persons.
Prevention Resources Everyone Should See
Substance misuse is a pervasive issue in our society. Alcohol and drugs impact personal well-being, family dynamics, public safety, and community health. The PRESS (Prevention Resources Everyone Should See) is your go-to resource for educating yourself on alcohol and drugs, their impact and how to prevent substance misuse.
Live Your Best Life
Crimestopper Media Kit
Access our community action kit. Share these resources.
Audio
Tips for Teens – Tobacco
Signs & Symptoms of Teen Drinking & Drug Use
Tips for Teens – Marijuana
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Depression in Women
Parenting
Fact Sheets
Other Topics
- Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
- Teen pregnancy
- Sex education and HIV/AIDS
- Underage drinking
- Prescription drug abuse
- Violence prevention
- Mental health and wellness
- Parenting skills
Request Resources
Merchant Education
SC Palmetto Retailers Education Program (PREP) is a short course that helps reduce underage access to alcohol and tobacco and prevents over-serving patrons. The training aims to help lower the liability risks for businesses and their employees.
Types of businesses elected to participate in this program include restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, etc.
For more information, contact our AET Coordinator at 803-726-9406
Speakers Bureau
Are you looking for a speaker for your next meeting, conference or workshop? LRADAC’s Speakers Bureau provides presentations on various alcohol, tobacco and other drug use topics for all ages and audiences.
For more information, call 803-726-9351.
Topics
If you don’t see a topic you need. Request a topic and we can develop a presentation specifically for you.
- ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) 101
- Adolescent Brain
- Healthy Choices
- New Fads & Drug Trends
- Media’s Influence
- Managing Stress
- Substance Specific (alcohol, opioids, marijuana, tobacco, e-cigarettes, etc.)
- Parents: Warning Signs & Taking Action
Ashley Bodiford
Jeff McAninch
Elle Naylor
Beatrice Cantu
Caroline Deane
Kimberly Myers
Grace Ann Hinnant
Community Coalitions
Community Coalitions bring people together to make communities safer by reducing high-risk behaviors of young people. Click on the following coalition names to learn about their work in Richland and Lexington counties and consider getting involved.
If you are interested in learning more about community coalitions, please call 803-726-9443.
Technical Assistance
Does your business have up-to-date alcohol, tobacco and other drug policy? Businesses with prevention policies surrounding substances create a healthy environment for their employees. Employers face tricky choices when creating policies that address workplace substance use and abuse while ensuring they stay within the bounds of state and federal laws. Let us help develop policies and trainings around alcohol and other substances.
For more information, call 803-726-9351
Underage Drinking
Our Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) is a specialized group of law enforcement officers dedicated to enforcing underage drinking laws. The AET incorporates specialized training and strategies to focus on reducing underage persons’ access to and use of alcohol.
For more information, call 803-726-9406.