LRADAC News
LRADAC’s Prevention Department Presents Youth Leadership Summit in Lexington Feb 6-7
Lexington, SC – LRADAC’s prevention department and the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC)—will present a Youth Leadership Summit Feb. 6-7 for all middle and high school students active in LOCC clubs in Lexington School District One. LOCC Clubs offer middle and...
LRADAC announces Shannon Boone as new Human Resources Director
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Shannon Boone has been hired as the agency’s new Human Resources Director. In her new role, Boone brings over 20 years of executive-level human...
Starting Fresh: Preparing to Conquer 2023
Well, friends, we made it to 2023! Happy New Year!! A new year means a chance to start fresh and focus on fostering positive habits, like eating healthier, exercising, improving mental health, and working on time management skills. It’s easy to say that we will...
Holiday Safety
Guest blog by Steven Burritt, Regional Executive Director of MADDAs we approach the holidays and the many opportunities to attend holiday parties, it is important to remember that if you might drink, you should plan ahead by who does not intend to consume alcohol. No...
LRADAC’s Prevention Team Recognized at the SCAPPA Statewide Awards Ceremony
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held their 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts along with prevention professionals who excel in...
LRADAC named one of the Top Woman-Led Workplaces in the US for 2022
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named one of the Top Woman-Led Organizations in the US for 2022 – a national ranking that recognizes the leadership of LRADAC’s President and CEO, Gayle...
Red Ribbon Week 2022
Schools across the United States annually hold Red Ribbon Week activities to promote a drug-free lifestyle and positive decision-making among youth. This year's Red Ribbon Week is October 23rd-31st. During this time, schools often have themes of the day over the week,...
Finding Hope in the Midst of Crisis
Hunter’s Story of Recovery This month’s blog features the recovery story of Hunter Welch, one of LRADAC’s Peer Support Specialists. We want to thank Hunter for his willingness to share his recovery story and the many resources he has found helpful throughout his...
The LRADAC Foundation Invites You To Rock 4 Recovery
The LRADAC Foundation invites you to Rock 4 Recovery with Revisiting Creedence Friday, Sept. 23, at the Icehouse Amphitheatre. Presented by Dominion Energy, the annual substance-free rock concert raises funding for recovery resources in Richland and Lexington Counties...
New Crisis Number
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, Prevention Specialist