Current Drug Trends & Emerging Risks
2026-07-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | LRADAC Education Center, 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Event Overview
What you knew about substance use trends a year ago may already be outdated.
Join LRADAC for a timely and informative training session exploring emerging drug threats, shifting patterns of substance use, and actionable strategies to help protect and strengthen our communities.
This presentation will provide current data and evidence-based insights on national and regional substance use trends, helping professionals better understand emerging risks and develop effective prevention and response strategies.
Training Objectives
Participants will be able to:

Describe current national and regional substance use trends, including changes in commonly misused substances and patterns of use among diverse populations.
Identify emerging drug threats and associated risk factors, and assess their potential impact on community health, safety, and well-being.
Recognize key indicators of changing substance use behaviors among youth and adults to support early intervention, prevention planning, and community outreach efforts.
Explain how evolving substance use trends influence prevention strategies, public awareness messaging, and community response initiatives.
Apply current drug trend data and evidence-based information to develop and strengthen prevention programs, partnerships, and educational efforts within organizations and communities.

About the Trainer
Ashley Bodiford
Ashley Bodiford serves as Director of Prevention at LRADAC and is a nationally recognized prevention professional with more than 20 years of experience in substance use prevention, public health, and community coalition building.
She has held leadership roles with state and national prevention organizations and provides training and technical assistance across the country. Ashley has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to prevention science and practice.
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