by Amanda Edwards | Aug 14, 2023 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. Almost every American either drives a vehicle or rides in one daily. Traffic accidents are one of the highest causes of death among Americans — and also one of the most preventable! Please continue...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, LRADAC, Peer Support, Prevention, Treatment
Substance use disorders involve the recurrent use of drugs or alcohol, leading to significant impairment and distress. Addiction can take various forms, from alcohol and marijuana to illicit drugs like opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The impact of these...
by Amanda Edwards | Jul 11, 2023 | ePRESS, ePRESS Blog
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. The creation of the internet brought with it opportunities to share information instantly and connect with people all over the world. However, it also brought identity theft, criminal activity, and...
by Amanda Edwards | Jun 6, 2023 | Announcement, News, Rock 4 Recovery
Columbia, SC — With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll Always Love You,” pop icon Taylor Dayne will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s fourth...
by Amanda Edwards | May 10, 2023 | Announcement, LRADAC, News
Lexington, SC – In a novel harm reduction strategy to help combat overdoses for recently released inmates, LRADAC has partnered with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and the Lexington County Detention Center to offer free Narcan for recently released...
by Amanda Edwards | Apr 26, 2023 | Announcement, LRADAC, News
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Wendy Hughes as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. As the agency’s current Chief Financial Officer, Hughes has 20 years of...
by Amanda Edwards | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Prevention
National Stress Awareness Month April is National Stress Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about the negative impacts of stress on our bodies. While there is no single definition for stress, it most commonly appears as physical, mental, or emotional strain...
by Amanda Edwards | Apr 14, 2023 | Announcement, LRADAC, News, Prevention
Columbia, SC – As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, LRADAC’s Prevention Team will host Town Hall Meetings in Richland and Lexington Counties to help educate the public on ways to prevent underage drinking and substance use. Both meetings will create an open...
by Amanda Edwards | Mar 30, 2023 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Marijuana, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) This year, NDAFW took place from March 20th through the 26th. Drug and alcohol misuse is the cause of many accidents and illnesses and, sadly, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Take some time to educate your children,...
by Amanda Edwards | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Heroin, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Treatment
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,...
