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April 5, 2019 Alcohol News

Midlands “Out of Their Hands” Efforts Target Alcohol Access by Anyone Under 21

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.... Read more »

March 19, 2019 Blog LRADAC

What to do While Waiting for Detox

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... Read more »

March 13, 2019 Alcohol Blog LRADAC

Drunk Driving Awareness: Risks and Consequences

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... Read more »

March 8, 2019 LRADAC Foundation News

LRADAC Foundation Board of Directors Elects Amy Reeves as Board Chair and Introduces New Members

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... Read more »

February 22, 2019 Blog Marijuana

What is a Marijuana Overdose?

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... Read more »

February 14, 2019 News

LRADAC Foundation Receives $5,000 Aflac Charitable Fund Grant

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... Read more »

February 11, 2019 Blog Marijuana Opioids

Is Marijuana a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic?

The gravity of the opioid epidemic facing the nation today is a public health concern that most people are aware of and are looking to... Read more »

February 1, 2019 News

Lexington One, Two Community Coalitions 2019 Youth Leadership Summit Recap

Columbia, SC – The Rise Above It: Lexington School District Two Community Coalition and Lexington One Community Coalition held their annual Youth Leadership Summit at... Read more »

January 24, 2019 Marijuana News Position Statement

LRADAC’s Position Statement on the Medical Use of Marijuana

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

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 »

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