Our Mission
Mission: LRADAC creates and supports pathways for prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families and communities. As an organization serving the Midlands for... Read more »
LRADAC Launches New Website Highlighting Services, Foundation, and Pathways to Recovery
Columbia, SC – LRADAC launched a new website which highlights the organization’s mission to create and support pathways to prevention and recovery from substance misuse... Read more »
Community Members Invited to Town Hall Meeting to Prevent Underage Drinking Prior to High-Risk Weeks for Teens
Talk of prom dresses, boutonnieres and graduation gowns is not uncommon during this exciting time of year. Teens are preparing for prom and graduation season and all too often celebration involves alcohol consumption.
LRADAC’s VP Recognized in The State Newspaper’s 20 Under 40 List for 2016
LRADAC is proud that our Vice President for Intervention and Treatment Services, Jeremy Martin, was recognized for his work in The State Newspaper’s 20 Under 40 List for 2016! Jeremy’s story of recovery, proven success in human services, and charismatic personality are what make him a leader not only for LRADAC but for the Midlands community.
Rise Above It and LOCC Hosted Successful Youth Leadership Summit
Through music, dancing and games, students learned how to be Future Leaders of the World.
The 2015 Youth Leadership Summit, on Sept. 28 and 29 at The Harvest Church in Lexington, was a great success!
Collection Sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Columbia, SC –Saturday, September 26th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement, LRADAC’s Rise Above It Lexington Two Community Coalition is hosting collection sites for community members to drop off unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
National Recovery Month Proclamation
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Richland County Council presented Gayle Aycock, President & CEO of LRADAC a proclamation declaring September National Recovery Month.
Lexington One Community Coalition Hosts Summer Leadership Development Program
The Lexington One Community Coalition, in partnership with LRADAC and Lexington School District One, hosted a summer youth leadership development program at River Bluff High School from July 20 through July 30. The program consisted of a series of workshops that facilitated discussions and activities surrounding youth and important topics including health and safety, academic success, and alcohol and drug use. Participants also had a hands on opportunity to assist in developing campaigns to address the topics during the 2015-16 school year.
Dr. Pam Imm Receives Award for Distinguished Contributions to Practice in Community Psychology
The Society for Community Research and Action, a division of the American Psychological Association, recently honored Dr. Pam Imm for her outstanding contribution to the field of community psychology. Dr. Imm works as an evaluator for community coalitions that help to prevent risky behaviors, including substance abuse, among youth. Dr. Imm is a consultant with LRADAC’s prevention programs assisting with evaluation, grant writing, and program development.
Lexington Two Community Coalition Hosts Prescription Drug Drop Off Sites
Columbia, SC – LRADAC’s Rise Above It coalition in Lexington School District Two is hosting prescription drug take back locations on Saturday May 30th.