by Amanda Edwards | Dec 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS Blog, Prevention
Guest blog by Steven Burritt, Regional Executive Director of MADD As we approach the holidays and the many opportunities to attend holiday parties, it is important to remember that if you might drink, you should plan ahead by who does not intend to consume alcohol....
by Amanda Edwards | Dec 8, 2022 | Awards, LRADAC, News, Prevention
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held their 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts along with prevention professionals who excel in...
by Amanda Edwards | Oct 11, 2022 | ePRESS Blog, Prevention
Schools across the United States annually hold Red Ribbon Week activities to promote a drug-free lifestyle and positive decision-making among youth. This year’s Red Ribbon Week is October 23rd-31st. During this time, schools often have themes of the day over the...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, ePRESS Blog, Peer Support, Prevention, Treatment
Hunter’s Story of Recovery This month’s blog features the recovery story of Hunter Welch, one of LRADAC’s Peer Support Specialists. We want to thank Hunter for his willingness to share his recovery story and the many resources he has found helpful throughout his...
by Amanda Edwards | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog, ePRESS Blog, News, Prevention
For years, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a phone number people can call 24/7 for free and confidential help and support during mental health and suicide-related crises. In 2020, Congress announced a new and shorter phone number, “988,” to be...
by Amanda Edwards | May 27, 2022 | Blog, Prevention
National Prevention Week May 8th-14th is SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week, a time to bring together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. Each year, National Prevention Week...
