by Amanda Edwards | Nov 14, 2024 | ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Prevention, Vaping
Join the Great American Smokeout on November 21, 2024! Mark your calendars for November 21st, 2024, as we join millions nationwide for the Great American Smokeout. This annual event, organized by the American Cancer Society, encourages smokers to take the first step...by Amanda Edwards | Jan 29, 2024 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Vaping
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. Talking to youth about substance misuse As the world grows and technology advances, youth learn about “adult subjects” earlier than ever. Every October, LRADAC’s Prevention team goes into local...by Amanda Edwards | Mar 24, 2022 | Blog, Prevention, Vaping
A guest blog by Ashley Bodiford, MPH, MS, CSPS, ICPS, Director of Prevention Youth vaping has continued to increase. Amidst the impacts that many have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth vaping has continued to increase. Its impact and long-term effects are...by Amanda Edwards | Jul 14, 2020 | Alcohol, Heroin, LRADAC, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, News, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Vaping
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 safety concerns for nearly every part of our society. In South Carolina, the pandemic continues...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 | Oct 22, 2019 | News, Prescription Drugs, Vaping
Columbia, SC – Saturday, Oct 26th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. LRADAC is partnering with Rise Above It: Lexington Two Community Coalition (RAI), Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC), Columbia Police Department and other local law enforcement...