New Year’s Resolutions for Those in Recovery
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... Read more »
Quitting IS an Option: Nicotine Facts & The Great American SmokeOut
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... Read more »
Adderall Misuse and Overdose: What You Should Know
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,... Read more »
The Heightened Effects of Edible Marijuana
As laws regarding marijuana regulation have begun to relax across the country, edibles have become a frequently used method of consuming tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main... Read more »
7 things to know about the Assessment Process
1. How do I get an assessment? LRADAC’s Assessment Center has walk-in times Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can come at any point... Read more »
The LRADAC Foundation: Recovery Scholarship Fund
Gayle Aycock, LRADAC’s President and CEO, reads some of the many thank you cards sent from patients who have benefitted from our recovery scholarship program.... Read more »
Vaping: Trends and Risks
No matter where you are if you take a minute to look around, it is clear that vaping has become a fairly easy trend to... Read more »
What to do While Waiting for Detox
For many, detox (withdrawal management) is a critical step in the beginning stages of treatment for substance use disorders. While this process is no walk... Read more »
Drunk Driving Awareness: Risks and Consequences
Alcohol misuse is among the top three leading preventable causes of death in the United States. Alcoholics Anonymous Carolina estimated a total of 266,000 South... Read more »
What is a Marijuana Overdose?
Marijuana is in no way a risk-free drug, despite the popular perception that is preached by many in today’s culture. The National Institute on Drug... Read more »