by Amanda Edwards | Feb 11, 2020 | Awards, Blog, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention
The purpose of this contest is to give youth a platform to speak to their peers about the impacts of opioid misuse. Contest submissions to lradacprevention@gmail.com will be accepted until April 30, 2020. Prize Options $30 Gift Card for each team member$25 Gift Card...
by Amanda Edwards | Jan 23, 2020 | Blog
New year; new decisions? The start of the new year is a great time for goal-setting. For a person struggling with substance misuse, renewing resolutions or setting new goals towards a healthier and happier lifestyle can help restore hope and strengthen efforts in...
by Amanda Edwards | Dec 12, 2019 | Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC December 12, 2019 AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT SPECIAL PRESENTATION LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Recovering Community...
by Amanda Edwards | Nov 21, 2019 | Grants, LRADAC, News, Opioids
Columbia, SC – LRADAC received a grant from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) to focus on enhancing and expanding opioid prevention programs, policies and practices in Richland and Lexington Counties. LRADAC was awarded...
by Amanda Edwards | Nov 14, 2019 | Blog, Vaping
It can be a challenge to quit using products that contain nicotine but remember… you are not alone. Living a nicotine-free life is possible. Tobacco use remains the top preventable cause of disease and death in the United Sates. However, nearly 1.3 million smokers...
by Amanda Edwards | Nov 14, 2019 | Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC November 14, 2019 AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Community Partners Advisory Committee – Kim Larick...
by Amanda Edwards | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog, Prescription Drugs
Adderall is a stimulant medication primarily used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When prescribed in an appropriate dose by a doctor, the medication is effective in improving focus and concentration. When misused, the drug can...
by Amanda Edwards | Oct 22, 2019 | News, Prescription Drugs, Vaping
Columbia, SC – Saturday, Oct 26th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. LRADAC is partnering with Rise Above It: Lexington Two Community Coalition (RAI), Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC), Columbia Police Department and other local law enforcement...
by Amanda Edwards | Oct 17, 2019 | LRADAC, News, Vaping
National Speakers Luka and Kelly Kinard Share Mother and Son Experience Columbia, SC – Vaping Addiction: A Mother and Son Experience with national speakers Luka and Kelly Kinard, a Communities Talk event, will be hosted by the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC)...
by Amanda Edwards | Oct 10, 2019 | Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 1068 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC October 10, 2019 AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Community Partners Advisory Committee – Jeremy...
