by Amanda Edwards | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, LRADAC, Peer Support, Prevention, Treatment
Substance use disorders involve the recurrent use of drugs or alcohol, leading to significant impairment and distress. Addiction can take various forms, from alcohol and marijuana to illicit drugs like opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The impact of these...
by Amanda Edwards | Jul 11, 2023 | ePRESS, ePRESS Blog
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. The creation of the internet brought with it opportunities to share information instantly and connect with people all over the world. However, it also brought identity theft, criminal activity, and...
by Amanda Edwards | Jun 6, 2023 | Announcement, News, Rock 4 Recovery
Columbia, SC — With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll Always Love You,” pop icon Taylor Dayne will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s fourth...
by Amanda Edwards | May 10, 2023 | Announcement, LRADAC, News
Lexington, SC – In a novel harm reduction strategy to help combat overdoses for recently released inmates, LRADAC has partnered with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and the Lexington County Detention Center to offer free Narcan for recently released...
by Amanda Edwards | Apr 26, 2023 | Announcement, LRADAC, News
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Wendy Hughes as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. As the agency’s current Chief Financial Officer, Hughes has 20 years of...
