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 | 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 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 | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, 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 chemical found in marijuana. Edibles are often easy to access for people of all ages and can...
by Amanda Edwards | May 30, 2019 | Blog, LRADAC
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 during these hours, but we advise that you come earlier in the day for your best chance of being seen that same...
