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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 »

August 3, 2020 Awards LRADAC News

Gayle Aycock named one of Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2020 Women of Influence

Gayle Aycock, LRADAC's President and CEO, has been named one of Columbia Regional Business Report's 2020 Women of Influence. These 19 groundbreaking women, nominated by... Read more »

July 14, 2020 Alcohol Heroin LRADAC Marijuana Methamphetamine News Opioids Prescription Drugs Vaping

With a rise in drug overdoses related to the coronavirus pandemic, LRADAC continues to provide vital treatment and prevention services to Richland and Lexington Counties

Columbia, SC – With over 3 million confirmed cases and approximately 140,000 deaths in the United States alone, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented health and... Read more »

July 8, 2020 News

LRADAC announces Rebecca A. Payne, MD as Medical Director for its Recovering Professionals Program (RPP)

Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Rebecca A. Payne, MD has been hired... Read more »

June 3, 2020 LRADAC News

COVID 19: An Operations Update from Gayle Aycock, LRADAC President & CEO

Message from the President & CEO We’ve all gone through adjustments in our professional and personal lives with all the changes brought on by the... Read more »

May 11, 2020 Awards LRADAC News

LRADAC receives multiple honors at the 2020 Mercury Awards sponsored by the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA)

Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, received a total of seven honors at the 2020... Read more »

April 15, 2020 LRADAC Foundation News

LRADAC announces Kendra Mallett-Brunson as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and Robbie Robertson as LRADAC’s new Communications Director

Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Kendra Mallett-Brunson has been hired as the... Read more »

April 13, 2020 LRADAC Foundation News

Now Is A Great Time To Give: New Charitable Tax Rules Incentivize Generosity During COVID-19

During these unprecedented times, nonprofit organizations all over the world are struggling to stay afloat during the multiple challenges presented by COVID-19 or the coronavirus.... Read more »

March 16, 2020 LRADAC News

COVID-19: Operations and Response

UPDATE: Beginning Monday, April 6th LRADAC will be accepting new patients. In order to become a new patient, please call 803-726-9300, Monday through Friday, between... Read more »