LRADAC News
“Protecting Our Community” Town Hall Meeting
LRADAC is hosting a "Protecting Our Community" Town Hall Meeting on April 16 The public forum will address Underage Drinking, Youth Substance Use, Mental Health Awareness and Violence Prevention in Richland County. Columbia, SC – As part of Alcohol Awareness Month,...
The Prom Promise
Helping High Schoolers Avoid High-Risk Behaviors Lexington, SC – On the spectrum of life events, the high school prom is one of the most memorable times of a person’s life. Unfortunately, it’s also known as one of the most high-risk times for young people to indulge...
LRADAC Earns Three-Year Accreditation from CARF
Columbia, SC — CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services, has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has once again been accredited for a period of three years for its full offering of...
Sobering Truths About St. Patrick’s Day
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist and Samantha Maroney, LRADAC Prevention InternCelebrating St. Patrick’s Day Safely What is the first thing that usually comes to mind when you think about celebrations happening in March? Saint...
LRADAC hosts annual Black Balloon Day on March 6
Honoring 201 individuals lost to overdoses in Richland and Lexington Counties: 2023 overdose fatalities represent a slight decrease from 2022 numbersColumbia, SC –To honor the 201 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties who lost their lives to substance overdoses...
Show Yourself Some Love
National Cancer Prevention Month This Valentine’s Day, show yourself some love. Know your risk for cancers during National Cancer Prevention Month.A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist and Samantha Maroney, LRADAC Prevention Intern. ...
New Year, New You(th)
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...
Giving Back During the Holiday Season
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. Making spirits bright. During the holiday season, there is so much stress and excitement that it can often be difficult to step back and see the big picture of why we all celebrate. Regardless of...
LRADAC announces new Vice President of Clinical Services
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Mac Caldwell has been hired as Vice President of Clinical Services. In his new role, Caldwell will lead LRADAC’s clinical supervision, diagnosis,...
LRADAC names Tifani Moore as new Executive Director
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Tifani Moore has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation. Moore has served as the Foundation’s Development...