by Amanda Edwards | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, LRADAC Foundation
My name is Lakeysha, and I am a person in long-term recovery. What that means is that I haven’t used any mood or mind-altering substances since August 29th, 2012. In 2005 I lost my significant other, and addiction took over my life, resulting in the loss of...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 10, 2020 | Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING via Zoom Video Conference September 10, 2020 AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Strategic Planning Core Committee – Wendy Hughes OTHER...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, LRADAC, News
In response to recently posted misinformation on social media regarding LRADAC’s use of Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT), we want to assure our patients and partners that we are an official MAT provider—one of many substance misuse treatment approaches that we...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 6, 2020 | Alcohol, Blog, LRADAC Foundation, Rock 4 Recovery
My name is Taylor and I am an alcoholic. I was born into a life of great privilege. I am the only child of two entrepreneurs who tried and prayed for children for well over a decade. I grew up in a loving home with parents who afforded me every chance and opportunity...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 3, 2020 | Board of Directors, LRADAC Foundation
Columbia, SC – The LRADAC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of LRADAC, announces an expansion of its current board and welcomes seven new board members who will serve a three-year term. Over the course of its existence, the LRADAC Foundation has worked diligently to...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the Midlands’ designated authority to address substance misuse issues for Lexington and Richland Counties, is proud to recognize Recovery Month 2020 with a month-long virtual event lasting throughout September. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 3, 2020 | LRADAC, News
LRADAC is honored to be named by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as one of 14 treatment facilities as Blue Distinction Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery — a designation acknowledging providers that deliver high-quality care with the best health...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 3, 2020 | Awards, LRADAC, News
Gayle Aycock, LRADAC’s President and CEO, has been named one of Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2020 Women of Influence. These 19 groundbreaking women, nominated by CRBR readers and selected by a panel of judges, will be honored in an online event in...
by Amanda Edwards | Jul 14, 2020 | Alcohol, Heroin, LRADAC, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, News, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Vaping
Columbia, SC – With over 3 million confirmed cases and approximately 140,000 deaths in the United States alone, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented health and safety concerns for nearly every part of our society. In South Carolina, the pandemic continues...
by Amanda Edwards | Jul 8, 2020 | News
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Rebecca A. Payne, MD has been hired as the new Medical Director for its Recovering Professionals Program (RPP). In her role as Medical Director,...
