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 »
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 »
LRADAC’s Ashley Bodiford selected as new SCAPPA President
Columbia, S.C. — Ashley Bodiford was selected as the president of South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA). Bodiford is a regional capacity... Read more »
Opioids: Just Plain Killers
1 in 4 people who are prescribed opioids struggle with addiction (DAODAS). This number may not seem as scary until you take into account that... Read more »
Continuing the “Talk”
According to DrugRehab.com, every year, millions of teens try alcohol, marijuana or tobacco products for the first time. So, while it is important to begin the conversation... Read more »
LRADAC Launches PRESS as Online Resource Center and New Prevention Webpage
Columbia, SC – LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and... Read more »
Alcohol & the Adolescent Brain
According to the National Institute of Health, alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth. Underage drinking is a problem especially because alcohol... Read more »
White House Drug Policy Office Awards $125, 000 to Local Coalition to Prevent Youth Substance Use in the Lexington Two School District
Columbia, SC – The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $85.9 million in grants for 698 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the... 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.
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.