LRADAC News
What is Narcan and why should I test my drugs?
Narcan can save someone's life you didn't know was using. For the first time in United States history, there were over 100,000 overdose deaths in 12 months. Fentanyl is increasingly responsible for the growing amount of accidental overdoses. Currently, more than 60%...
Black Balloon Day 2023: Remembering Lives Lost to Substance Use Disorders
Columbia, SC – Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and opioid addiction drives this epidemic. Americans are more likely to die of an opioid overdose than from a car accident or gun. And according to a recent report from DHEC,...
Learning to Love Yourself: Preventing Burnout
By Hailey Kanipe We've all been there -- just trying to make it to the end of the week, so desperate for any opportunity for a break. You're stressed, overwhelmed, and maybe even sad. You need help to stay focused and put forth your best effort at work. You may have...
LRADAC’s Jeremy Martin is one of 16 national recovery professionals to become a member of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network Community Representative Council
Columbia, SC – Jeremy Martin, LRADAC’s Vice President of Treatment and Intervention, has been selected as one of 16 inaugural members of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network Community Representative Council (CIRCL). As a new entity of the...
“THE LOVE YOURSELF” CAMPAIGN FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
BLEC, LRADAC AND TRINITY DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC LAUNCH “THE LOVE YOURSELF” CAMPAIGN FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA There is no doubt that first responders play a critical role during crises and or disasters. The action by first responders can spell the...
LRADAC’s Prevention Department Presents Youth Leadership Summit in Lexington Feb 6-7
Lexington, SC – LRADAC’s prevention department and the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC)—will present a Youth Leadership Summit Feb. 6-7 for all middle and high school students active in LOCC clubs in Lexington School District One. LOCC Clubs offer middle and...
LRADAC announces Shannon Boone as new Human Resources Director
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Shannon Boone has been hired as the agency’s new Human Resources Director. In her new role, Boone brings over 20 years of executive-level human...
Starting Fresh: Preparing to Conquer 2023
Well, friends, we made it to 2023! Happy New Year!! A new year means a chance to start fresh and focus on fostering positive habits, like eating healthier, exercising, improving mental health, and working on time management skills. It’s easy to say that we will...
Holiday Safety
Guest blog by Steven Burritt, Regional Executive Director of MADDAs we approach the holidays and the many opportunities to attend holiday parties, it is important to remember that if you might drink, you should plan ahead by who does not intend to consume alcohol. No...
LRADAC’s Prevention Team Recognized at the SCAPPA Statewide Awards Ceremony
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held their 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts along with prevention professionals who excel in...