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January 24, 2019 Marijuana News Position Statement

LRADAC’s Position Statement on the Recreational Use of Marijuana

Position Statement on the Recreational Use of Marijuana Approved by: LRADAC Board of Directors Effective date: March 28, 2018 Written by: Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug... Read more »

January 17, 2019 Awards News

Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team Honors Local Law Enforcement Champions for their Outstanding Contributions

Columbia, S.C. — On January 16, 2019, from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. in the LRADAC Education Center, the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) and the... Read more »

December 14, 2018 News

New Year, New Leadership, LRADAC Announces Two New Directors

Columbia, S.C. — LRADAC announced today the selection of Nicole S. Deems as the organization’s Director of Clinical Advancement and Jenniffer Weller-White as the agency’s... Read more »

November 6, 2018 Blog

What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is celebrated across the globe on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving to promote philanthropy and acts of kindness throughout the holiday season. It has... Read more »

October 16, 2018 Blog

What is Red Ribbon Week?

Red Ribbon Week is the country’s oldest alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention awareness campaign that takes place during the last week of October each... Read more »

October 8, 2018 News

LRADAC Announces Red Ribbon Week Contest, Reel Scripts for Real Change

Columbia, S.C. — The LRADAC Reel Scripts for Real Change contest will take place during October 2018. The purpose of the contest centers on student... Read more »

August 22, 2018 Grants News

2.4 Million 5-Year Grant for Transitional Youth Treatment Services Awarded to LRADAC

Columbia, SC – LRADAC received a competitive federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to focus on enhancing and expanding treatment... Read more »

August 17, 2018 News

Laurie Dhue, Award-Winning National News Anchor, to Keynote LRADAC 40th Anniversary Fundraising Event

Laurie Dhue, Recovery Advocate (Photo Source: https://twitter.com/reallauriedhue) Columbia, S.C. — The LRADAC 40th Anniversary Celebration will take place on September 26 from 7:30 to 10... Read more »

August 13, 2018 Alcohol Blog Heroin Marijuana Methamphetamine Opioids Prescription Drugs

Addiction: Choice or Disease?

Many argue that addiction or having a substance use disorder is a choice and not a disease. While there is no dispute that choices are... Read more »

July 2, 2018 News

LRADAC Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Non-Profit Launches Year-Long Celebrating 40 Years Campaign, July 1st Columbia, S.C. — July 1, 2018, marked a major milestone for LRADAC: its 40th anniversary. While... Read more »

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