by Amanda Edwards | Oct 12, 2016 | Board of Directors
LRADAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC October 13, 2016 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DAODAS UPDATE: Sara Goldsby, Acting Director COMMITTEE REPORTS: ADOLESCENT ADVISORY: Mr. Steve Hatchell ADULT ADVISORY: Rev. Gregory Cunningham OTHER...
by Amanda Edwards | Oct 3, 2016 | News
The Rise Above It Lexington School District Two Community Coalition will hold a youth leadership summit on Monday October 3 and Tuesday October 4, 2016! The theme for this year’s summit is ROAR: Rise. Organize. Advocate. Run. Students will learn about living...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 28, 2016 | Alcohol, Blog
According to the National Institute of Health, alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth. Underage drinking is a problem especially because alcohol affects teenagers and adults differently. Research shows that our brains are still developing...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 13, 2016 | News
Columbia, SC – The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $85.9 million in grants for 698 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the country. The grants will provide funding to local community coalitions for preventing youth substance...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 7, 2016 | Board of Directors
LRADAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC September 8, 2016 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. COMMITTEE REPORT: SPCC – Ms. Adrienne Bellinger 3. OTHER REPORT: Corporate Compliance – Ms. Kim Larick 4. LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL 5. RICHLAND...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 30, 2016 | News
Columbia, SC – LRADAC will hold the second annual Rock for Recovery events in September in honor of National Recovery Month. Rock for Recovery celebrates that recovery from substance use disorders is possible and raises support for individuals and families in...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog
Language is powerful. It can build people up or tear them down by applying labels that are unjust. Using appropriate language when speaking about substance use disorders and persons who struggle with substance use disorders is important to LRADAC and the work we...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 10, 2016 | Board of Directors
LRADAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC August 11, 2016 APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS: RCRC – Mr. Buddy Wilson ADULT ADVISORY – Rev. Gregory Cunningham FINANCE – Mr. Chip Johnson OTHER REPORT: LRADAC FOUNDATION – Dr. Larry...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog
As a healthcare issue, treatment for substance use disorders must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA. This federal regulation protects the privacy and security of health information. Additional legislation specific...
by Amanda Edwards | Jul 28, 2016 | News
The Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC), in partnership with LRADAC and Lexington School District One, hosted the second annual Summer Youth Leadership Development Program in July. Students from middle schools and high schools in Lexington One met over the...
