by Amanda Edwards | Sep 25, 2023 | Announcement, News, Prevention
Funding will come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for substance prevention and mental health awareness. LRADAC has been awarded significant federal funding to tremendously impact substance misuse prevention, intervention,...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 25, 2023 | Blog, LRADAC Foundation, Rock 4 Recovery
Music has the power to bring people together, heal, and spread awareness about important causes. This is precisely what the Rock 4 Recovery concert, organized by the LRADAC Foundation, aims to do. The annual concert provides excellent entertainment and raises funds...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 15, 2023 | Announcement, LRADAC, News
Columbia, SC — As part of the Nickelodeon’s latest ReelTalk: Community Impact Series, LRADAC will sponsor a free public screening of Stay Awake, a new film about substance misuse and the enormous impact it can have on family members. Immediately following the film, a...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 14, 2023 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. Almost every American either drives a vehicle or rides in one daily. Traffic accidents are one of the highest causes of death among Americans — and also one of the most preventable! Please continue...
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...
by Amanda Edwards | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Prevention
National Stress Awareness Month April is National Stress Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about the negative impacts of stress on our bodies. While there is no single definition for stress, it most commonly appears as physical, mental, or emotional strain...
