by Amanda Edwards | 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....
by Amanda Edwards | May 15, 2020 | Blog
Staying home, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands frequently are great ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. Along with taking care of your physical health, it is also important to take care of your emotional and mental health. If you...
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...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 22, 2018 | Grants, News
Columbia, SC – LRADAC received a competitive federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to focus on enhancing and expanding treatment services for substance misuse for transitional youth in Lexington and Richland Counties. This...
by Amanda Edwards | Aug 13, 2018 | Alcohol, Blog, Heroin, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Opioids, Prescription Drugs
Many argue that addiction or having a substance use disorder is a choice and not a disease. While there is no dispute that choices are initially made that can lead to the development of a substance use disorder (SUD), the choice itself is beside the point. According...