LRADAC

LRADAC is honored to have been recognized by South Carolina Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD South Carolina) as the Outstanding Alcohol Enforcement Team for the 5th and 11th Judicial Circuits at Thursday's annual recognition banquet.

We’re excited to welcome new additions to the LRADAC Recovery Team: Nikki Carraher, Clinical Counselor at the Lexington Assessment Center; Janice Joyner, Richland Clinical Counselor Intern; and Hannah Lee, Lexington Clinical Counselor Intern.

This is what your support looks like. Real people. Real gratitude. Real lives being changed. You can be part of this story. 📷 Give today: midlandsgives.org/lradacfoundati…

There are a few spots left in our latest Community Partners meeting happening tomorrow at noon. We will be examining current data on substance misuse prevention and treatment efforts across our communities. RSVP Ashley Bodiford, our Prevention Director, at ABodiford@Iradac.org.

The Carolina Family Engagement Center invites parents to Parents on Center Stage on April 18 from 8AM-12:30 PM. Topics include child development, mental health, digital safety, substance use prevention, and building strong support systems. Register at sc-sic.org.

We’re excited to share the first of four brand-new TV and streaming commercials airing locally for LRADAC! This initial spot shines a light on our Residential Treatment program, just one of the many ways we’re working to support recovery in our community.

Reminder: GLOW Teen Glow Party is tomorrow night (April 10, 6–10PM) at Greenview Park! 🎉 Music, DJ, free food, games, giveaways & more—all promoting a fun, safe, drug- and alcohol-free night. Grab your friends and don’t miss it! RSVP through the QR code!

“I’m able to do these things… Thank you.” Because of donors like you, people are finding the strength to rebuild their lives. This is more than a donation; it’s a turning point. 📷Early Giving for Midlands Gives is now open at midlandsgives.org/lradacfoundati…

Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and affects decision-making, leading to choices you might not make sober. Need help for yourself or a loved one? Call LRADAC at 803-726-9390 or visit lradac.org to learn more. #AlcoholAwarenessMonth

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.