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Public health officials are continuing to monitor a newly identified synthetic called cychlorphine, a new type of synthetic opioid that’s 10 times more potent than fentanyl, which may be appearing in our region. thestate.com/news/local/cri…

Our very own Prevention superstar Kimberly Myers did an outstanding job on WOLO-TV this morning with host Curtis Wilson, Saleemah Graham from M.O.S.T. Inc., and Erica Cunningham Staley from the Columbia Police Department, SC, to promote the upcoming Teen Glow Party event!

We’re excited to welcome some incredible new team members to LRADAC: • Brooke Hunt, Patient Support Specialist • Elise Atkinson, Receptionist • Lisa Kessler, Patient Accounts Specialist • Gibson Mundenda, RPP Data Coordinator Welcome to the Recovery Team! 🎉

#DYK the FDA has approved medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorders (AUD) and opioid use disorders (OUD)? For more information, call 803-726-9390 or visit lradac.org/detox.

Our Director of Inpatient Services, Anna House, is featured in this fantastic profile of New Horizons, LRADAC's new Residential Treatment program. Thanks to @ChristyCalcagno at @WLTX for having us on air! Check it out at wltx.com/video/news/loc…

The teenage brain is still developing well into the mid-20s, and substances can interfere with memory, decision-making, and mental health. 📷 Talk with the teens in your life. Ask questions. Listen without judgment. Learn how to start at lradac.org/connectedconve….

🚨 High School Students in Lexington & Richland — This Is For You! 🚨 LRADAC is launching a Youth Board, and we’re looking for teens ready to lead, connect, and make a difference 📲 Apply now: surveymonkey.com/r/BCDQTTD #YouthLeadership #LRADAC

We’re proud to welcome Wytreaon Sumter to the LRADAC team as our new Patient Support Specialist! Wytreaon brings a strong skill set, a compassionate approach, and a fresh perspective that will help us continue to provide high-quality support and care to our community.

Inside LRADAC’s Detox & Residential Treatment programs, patients create small pink hearts called Glimmers. Each one represents the things that help sustain them during recovery, such as hope, love, faith, family and sobriety, helping patients stay connected to what matters most!

Seeing double? Don’t try your luck.🍀 Get a safe ride home this St. Patrick’s Day. #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving #NHTSA #OutOfTheirHands

To reduce wait times in Lexington, we now offer a limited number of same-day assessment appointments. When you arrive, our team will check availability for a same-day slot. If we are full, we will gladly help schedule the next available appointment that works for you.

Great article from The Lexington County Chronicle today on our recent Black Balloon event, featuring inspiring quotes from LRADAC Case Manager Shannon Adams and Director of Prevention Ashley Bodiford. lexingtonchronicle.com/stories/drug-o…

March is Social Work Month! 💙 This month, LRADAC recognizes the dedication, compassion, and impact of social workers who uplift individuals, defend the vulnerable, and help transform communities every day. #SocialWorkMonth #SWMonth2026 #UpliftDefendTransform

Today, we celebrate the incredible women of LRADAC and the women in our community who show strength, resilience, and courage every day. We’re proud to support women through prevention, treatment, and recovery services that help them heal, grow, and build healthier futures.

This morning, Major Matt Davis with officers, attended the Black Balloon Day event at @LRADACSC. There was a moment of silence for the 185 individuals who died by overdose in Lexington/Richland counties in 2025.

Today is National Black Balloon Day -- an annual tradition to honor & remember lives lost to substance abuse. According to statistics from partner agency, @LRADACSC, 110 people lost their lives in Richland County from overdoses last year. Here at #ColumbiaPDSC, officers have saved multiple lives by administering Narcan during emergency calls for service. For substance abuse help in Columbia you can call @LRADACSC 803-726-9390.

The SC Dept of Social Services and the SC Dept of Behavioral Health remind expectant mothers that no amount, type, or timing of alcohol consumption is safe while pregnant. Discover the facts at dontriskitsc.com.

As we recognize Black History Month, LRADAC proudly honors the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals who have shaped our communities and our nation. We celebrate their impact this month and always.

LRADAC’s Prevention Team recently met with 9th and 10th graders to talk about the harms of nicotine and marijuana use and to share healthy alternative coping skills for students who may already be using. #LRADAC #PreventionWorks #YouthPrevention #HealthyChoices