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August 27, 2021 Announcement News

LRADAC announces Tifani Moore as new Development Director of the LRADAC Foundation

For More Information: Robbie Robertson Communications Director, LRADAC (803) 917-9585 rrobertson@lradac.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2021 LRADAC announces Tifani Moore as new Development Director... Read more »

June 7, 2021 Announcement LRADAC Foundation News Rock 4 Recovery

Edwin McCain to Headline Rock 4 Recovery Concert Presented by Dominion Energy

Columbia, SC — With a recording legacy that includes two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, Edwin McCain is going to Rock... Read more »

June 1, 2021 Awards LRADAC News

LRADAC Earns Three-Year Accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Columbia, SC — CARF International has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has been accredited for a period of three years... Read more »

April 30, 2021 Awards LRADAC News

LRADAC named as one of South Carolina’s Top Workplaces for 2021; President and CEO Gayle Aycock also recognized with special Leadership Award

Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by the Top Workplaces... Read more »

March 2, 2021 LRADAC News Prevention

Black Balloon Day: Remembering Lives Lost to Substance Use Disorders

Columbia, SC – According to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rate of overdose deaths in the US has continued to accelerate... Read more »

December 9, 2020 News Prevention

LRADAC’s Pam Imm, Ph.D. contributes to The Practice of Evaluation, a graduate textbook on evaluation processes

Imm and her fellow authors profiled an empowerment evaluation model, demonstrating its application and effectiveness in a re-entry initiative for male prisoners returning to their... Read more »

December 2, 2020 LRADAC News Prevention

Be Mindful of Holiday Triggers that lead to Substance Misuse

After a year marked by the first global pandemic, social isolation, and rising unemployment—not to mention political and social turmoil—an overwhelming majority of Americans are... Read more »

October 19, 2020 News Prevention

Squiggles &Wiggles, Free Narcan, and a Creative Door Contest for Youth Highlight Red Ribbon Week

Columbia, SC – With a focus on keeping our youth drug free, LRADAC’s Prevention Specialists—led by spokespuppets Squiggles and Wiggles—have been working hard on this year’s... Read more »

September 10, 2020 Blog LRADAC News

LRADAC’s Official Statement Regarding Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT)

In response to recently posted misinformation on social media regarding LRADAC’s use of Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT), we want to assure our patients and partners... Read more »

August 3, 2020 LRADAC News

LRADAC is honored to be named one of the Blue Distinction Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

LRADAC is honored to be named by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as one of 14 treatment facilities as Blue Distinction Centers for Substance Use... Read more »