May 27, 2022 | Blog, Prevention
National Prevention Week May 8th-14th is SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week, a time to bring together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. Each year, National Prevention Week...
Mar 24, 2022 | Blog, Prevention, Vaping
A guest blog by Ashley Bodiford, MPH, MS, CSPS, ICPS, Director of Prevention Youth vaping has continued to increase. Amidst the impacts that many have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth vaping has continued to increase. Its impact and long-term effects are...
Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Treatment
A guest blog by Kimberlee Cannon, LISW-CP, AADC, CS, Program Manager of Treatment Services Nearly 75% of individuals who seek substance use disorder treatment identify having been exposed to or witnessing a traumatic event, situation, or experience. Additionally,...
Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Prevention
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, Prevention Specialist If I had a dollar for every time, I’ve heard a parent ask me, “Won’t talking to kids about drugs make them want to try them?” I’d be a very wealthy woman. The truth is, this “What they don’t know can’t...
Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, LRADAC Foundation, Rock 4 Recovery
A guest blog from a former LRADAC Patient[vc_single_image image=”8831″ img_size=”full”] I was honored on the night of Rock 4 Recovery with the chance to give back to LRADAC with my time and story. After years of struggle and perseverance, I was...
Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Peer Support
A guest blog from a LRADAC Peer Support Specialist Happy Dry January! What better time to make a lively, fresh start than the New Year. Dry January is a tradition supported by people worldwide who purposely avoid consuming alcohol during January to become healthier....
