What is the moral and compassionate role of government in the war on drugs and chemical dependence treatment and recovery? For most of us, when we fall we begin looking around for someone that can help us stand back up. This analogy is ever so accurate for those of us that have hit the ground due to alcoholism and/or drug dependence.
In Columbia South Carolina, public support and public dollars are channeled through the states “Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services” (DAODAS). DAODAS is South Carolina’s single authority channeling drug and alcohol related prevention and treatment resources for the entire state. The department is a state resource and is accountable to the governor’s office of the state of South Carolina.
Recognizing the need for public service pertaining to the general public welfare, DAODAS offers an array of prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation services through a community based system of care. Since its inception some forty years ago, DAODAS has provided services for more than a million South Carolinians.
DAODAS is located in Columbia at:
101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 215
Columbia SC, 29210
(803) 896-5555
http://www.daodas.state.sc.us
DAODAS can probably best be thought of as a coordinating point of services attempting to bring together all available resources and then funneling those services out to the appropriate individuals throughout the state of South Carolina. It’s not so much that DAODAS can be thought of as a resource for specific help but rather DAODAS is a resource that can best align the best and most appropriate help for an individual. If you or a loved one is suffering from the ravages of alcohol or drug dependence, a phone call to DAODAS could be just the action that begins to lead to a path of a happy, joyous and free life once again.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Where can hope be restored in Columbia SC?
The never ending battle with drugs and alcohol can truly be an overwhelming experience for any one individual in Columbia SC. The state, South Carolina, is a large tourist and coastal state lending itself more vulnerable to the world’s drug cartels and drug traffickers. The “war on drugs” can truly seem like a hopeless proposition to an affected individual.
Cocaine is abundant in South Carolina, college campus and club drugs such as MDMA, GHB, PCP and LSD (all hallucinogens) are at all time highs in popularity. The abuse of prescription drugs is also at all time highs with Oxycontin leading the way but also high on the Rx list are methadone, diazepam, lortab, valium and xanax.
All of the aforementioned chemicals are enormously addictive along with many other drugs. These highly addictive substances, more often than not, bring a human being to an overwhelmingly hopeless position where they have no answers and only death can seem like a remedy.
So where does a South Carolinian turn to find the necessary hope required to take the first step out of this nightmare?
Many highly qualified drug and alcohol treatment centers exist not only in South Carolina but all across the United States. Although the Examiner does not endorse any one institution above another, we are proud to point to the states successes.
One such treatment center carrying the word “hope” in its name and slogan is “The Treatment Center” where they state “We Restore Hope”. The Treatment Center can be found in Columbia at:
101 Executive Center Drive Suite 215
Columbia, South Carolina, 29210-9498
(803) 896-5555
http://www.thetreatmentcenter.com
The Treatment Centers mission statement is inspiring of itself and reads as follows:
“At The Treatment Center, our passion is, simply, you. Our mission is to restore you and your families hope. We exist because we feel strongly about helping people overcome their drug or alcohol addictions in a safe, medically supervised and supportive environment. Our primary job is to help you get sober – and stay sober – restoring your hope in yourself and your future”.
If you or a loved one finds yourself in a hopeless situation, The Treatment Center may just be your first step onto a path of living happy, joyous and free once again.
Cocaine is abundant in South Carolina, college campus and club drugs such as MDMA, GHB, PCP and LSD (all hallucinogens) are at all time highs in popularity. The abuse of prescription drugs is also at all time highs with Oxycontin leading the way but also high on the Rx list are methadone, diazepam, lortab, valium and xanax.
All of the aforementioned chemicals are enormously addictive along with many other drugs. These highly addictive substances, more often than not, bring a human being to an overwhelmingly hopeless position where they have no answers and only death can seem like a remedy.
So where does a South Carolinian turn to find the necessary hope required to take the first step out of this nightmare?
Many highly qualified drug and alcohol treatment centers exist not only in South Carolina but all across the United States. Although the Examiner does not endorse any one institution above another, we are proud to point to the states successes.
One such treatment center carrying the word “hope” in its name and slogan is “The Treatment Center” where they state “We Restore Hope”. The Treatment Center can be found in Columbia at:
101 Executive Center Drive Suite 215
Columbia, South Carolina, 29210-9498
(803) 896-5555
http://www.thetreatmentcenter.com
The Treatment Centers mission statement is inspiring of itself and reads as follows:
“At The Treatment Center, our passion is, simply, you. Our mission is to restore you and your families hope. We exist because we feel strongly about helping people overcome their drug or alcohol addictions in a safe, medically supervised and supportive environment. Our primary job is to help you get sober – and stay sober – restoring your hope in yourself and your future”.
If you or a loved one finds yourself in a hopeless situation, The Treatment Center may just be your first step onto a path of living happy, joyous and free once again.
Addiction rehab and recovery in Columbia SC
Each year approximately 50,000 South Carolinians seek some type of addiction assistance from a South Carolina authorized service center located throughout the states 46 counties. These state-wide services ripple through a broad range of addiction topics from the familiar drug and alcohol issues but also reach into more uncommon topics like gambling, inhalants, sexual issues and many other destructive behaviors.
Rehab, treatment, detox and recovery of these destructive behaviors typically “fork” into two categories. 1, Centers that deal with the immediate affects of an addiction which is typically a short term detox atmosphere usually occurring over a short period of time. These centers include state run and privately funded institutions, a few of which we are planning to focus on this week. 2, Institutions that focus on a long term “life-time” solution of these illnesses that are more permanent in nature. These institutions include such facilities as Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA) to name a few. These later institutions focus on sober people learning how to “Live Sober” on a daily and permanent basis.
Columbia SC has an abundance of institutions focusing on the short term detoxification of patients. These are typically state or private institutions offering a choice of inpatient or outpatient services. The examiner does not want to infer a preference of one institution over any other institution by focusing the discussion on a specific facility but does want to point out some of the states most notable, landmark names involved in the daily struggle of our states addiction challenges.
One highly respected addiction and recovery facility in the Richland and Lexington areas is LRADAC. Contacts and locations for LRADAC are as follows:
Richland County (803) 726-9300
2711 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC
Lexington County (803) 726-9400
1068 South Lake Drive
Lexington, SC
Administrative Office (803) 726-9301
2711 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC
Common web site and email is:
http://www.lradac.org/
info@lradac.org
LRADAC defines and publishes its purpose and services as follows:
“Establish a new image while striving for excellence and maximizing service delivery. LRADAC is the premier prevention, intervention and treatment provider in Lexingtonand Richlandcounties providing leadership throughout the state and achieving national recognition for excellence”.
If you or someone you love is suffering from the ravages and bondage of any addiction, LRADAC will make a great first step on the path to a “happy, joyous and free” life.
Rehab, treatment, detox and recovery of these destructive behaviors typically “fork” into two categories. 1, Centers that deal with the immediate affects of an addiction which is typically a short term detox atmosphere usually occurring over a short period of time. These centers include state run and privately funded institutions, a few of which we are planning to focus on this week. 2, Institutions that focus on a long term “life-time” solution of these illnesses that are more permanent in nature. These institutions include such facilities as Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA) to name a few. These later institutions focus on sober people learning how to “Live Sober” on a daily and permanent basis.
Columbia SC has an abundance of institutions focusing on the short term detoxification of patients. These are typically state or private institutions offering a choice of inpatient or outpatient services. The examiner does not want to infer a preference of one institution over any other institution by focusing the discussion on a specific facility but does want to point out some of the states most notable, landmark names involved in the daily struggle of our states addiction challenges.
One highly respected addiction and recovery facility in the Richland and Lexington areas is LRADAC. Contacts and locations for LRADAC are as follows:
Richland County (803) 726-9300
2711 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC
Lexington County (803) 726-9400
1068 South Lake Drive
Lexington, SC
Administrative Office (803) 726-9301
2711 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC
Common web site and email is:
http://www.lradac.org/
info@lradac.org
LRADAC defines and publishes its purpose and services as follows:
“Establish a new image while striving for excellence and maximizing service delivery. LRADAC is the premier prevention, intervention and treatment provider in Lexingtonand Richlandcounties providing leadership throughout the state and achieving national recognition for excellence”.
If you or someone you love is suffering from the ravages and bondage of any addiction, LRADAC will make a great first step on the path to a “happy, joyous and free” life.
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