LRADAC held annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to drug overdoses

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Lexington and Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council more commonly known as LRADAC held its annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to a drug overdose.

According to the organization, 184 people died from a drug overdose in 2025.

The director of prevention says free resources like narcan and fentanyl testing strips are available anytime to the public.

they also say if you’re struggling with addiction, simply walk in their front door and ask for help.

Individual care plans are provided at no cost.