LRADAC News
The LRADAC Foundation: Recovery Scholarship Fund
[vc_single_image image="7082" img_size="large" add_caption="yes"]In December of 2011, LRADAC realized that the ability to pay was often a challenge for individuals and families in the Midlands seeking treatment for substance misuse disorders. That’s when the LRADAC...
Vaping: Trends and Risks
[vc_single_image image="7001" img_size="full"]No matter where you are if you take a minute to look around, it is clear that vaping has become a fairly easy trend to spot. But, what is vaping? E-cigarettes are battery-powered smoking devices. They have cartridges...
Midlands “Out of Their Hands” Efforts Target Alcohol Access by Anyone Under 21
[vc_column width="2/3"]COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Midland’s Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) kicks off the “Out of Their Hands” initiative to decrease alcohol access by persons under 21. Efforts take place during the month of April, recently proclaimed Alcohol Awareness Month...
What to do While Waiting for Detox
[vc_single_image image="6968" img_size="full"] For many, detox (withdrawal management) is a critical step in the beginning stages of treatment for substance use disorders. While this process is no walk in the park, no one should let the fear of waiting for withdrawal...
Board of Directors March 2019 Meeting
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 March 14, 2019 AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel Committee – Jennifer Wilson OTHER...
Drunk Driving Awareness: Risks and Consequences
[vc_single_image image="6928" img_size="full"]Alcohol misuse is among the top three leading preventable causes of death in the United States. Alcoholics Anonymous Carolina estimated a total of 266,000 South Carolinians struggle with alcohol misuse or have an Alcohol...
LRADAC Foundation Board of Directors Elects Amy Reeves as Board Chair and Introduces New Members
[vc_column width="2/3"]Columbia, SC – LRADAC Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce new Board Chair, Amy Reeves of Hertz Investment Group. The board also welcomes two new members: John Moore, Vice President at Lexington Medical Center and Chris McCoy...
What is a Marijuana Overdose?
[vc_single_image image="6848" img_size="full"]Marijuana is in no way a risk-free drug, despite the popular perception that is preached by many in today’s culture. The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s (NIDA) 2017 Monitoring the Future survey found that 71% of high...
LRADAC Foundation Receives $5,000 Aflac Charitable Fund Grant
[vc_single_image image="6780" img_size="full"]Columbia, SC – LRADAC received a competitive grant to support the LRADAC Foundation Recovery Scholarship Fund. This project was supported by a grant from Aflac, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation. The LRADAC...
Board of Directors February 2019 Meeting Agenda
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 February 14, 2019 AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Nomination Committee Update LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Law Enforcement...