Let’s Talk Numbers

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,...

What is Narcan and why should I test my drugs?

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,...

With a rise in drug overdoses related to the coronavirus pandemic, LRADAC continues to provide vital treatment and prevention services to Richland and Lexington Counties

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...

Reel Scripts for Real Change: PSA Contest Information

by Amanda Edwards | Feb 11, 2020 | Awards, Blog, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention

The purpose of this contest is to give youth a platform to speak to their peers about the impacts of opioid misuse. Contest submissions to lradacprevention@gmail.com will be accepted until April 30, 2020. Prize Options $30 Gift Card for each team member$25 Gift Card...

Adderall Misuse and Overdose: What You Should Know

by Amanda Edwards | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog, Prescription Drugs

Adderall is a stimulant medication primarily used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When prescribed in an appropriate dose by a doctor, the medication is effective in improving focus and concentration. When misused, the drug can...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Sites in Lexington and Richland Counties

by Amanda Edwards | Oct 22, 2019 | News, Prescription Drugs, Vaping

Columbia, SC – Saturday, Oct 26th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. LRADAC is partnering with Rise Above It: Lexington Two Community Coalition (RAI), Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC), Columbia Police Department and other local law enforcement...