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South Carolina (SC) addiction treatment centers local phone numbers
AIKEN(803)641-1114
ANDERSON(864)375-0353
CHARLESTON (843)767-3118
COLUMBIA(803)754-1565
GREENVILLE(864)244-8183
MOUNT PLEASANT(843)881-0288
NORTH CHARLESTON(843)554-5552
SPARTANBURG(864)583-3336
SUMMERVILLE(843)821-1112

South Carolina Addiction Treatment Programs - Statistics (2004)

South Carolina Population (2004): 4,194,694

Source: The Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Treatment Episode Data Set.
A total of 23,682 admissions to South Carolina alcohol rehabs and South Carolina drug rehabs took place in 2004 according to data collected by TEDS. 38.6% these admissions were for alcoholism treatment only, 1.3% for heroin addiction treatment, marijuana 19.6% and cocaine addiction treatment with 15.3%.

If you are looking for an effective South Carolina drug rehab, alcohol rehabilitation program in South Carolina or addiction treatment program in another part of the country, please call us at 1-800-993-3869 and we will happy to assist you.

South Carolina Drug Rehab Programs

There are several South Carolina drug rehabilitation programs which provide drug rehab services for adults and adolescents. The key is to know which alcohol rehabilitation program or South Carolina drug rehab program is right for you. This decision can be more difficult than most people imagine. There seems to be as many drug rehab and alcohol rehab treatment philosophies as there are drug rehabs and alcohol rehabs. Combine this with the variety of drug treatment services that are provided in these drug rehabs and a person begins to wonder. For example, some drug rehabs do not have their own drug detox program or alcohol detox program. It is critical to discuss this aspect of a drug rehab program with the intake staff, as it can make a substantial difference in the effectiveness of a person’s drug rehabilitation program. Secondly, South Carolina drug rehabs and South Carolina alcohol rehabs might specialize in treating different populations. Some drug rehabs specialize in dual diagnosis treatment, while other drug rehab programs may focus on providing standard drug rehabilitation treatment.

It can be a challenging experience to decide which the best drug rehabilitation program is is for you. Recovery Connection’s staff is experienced in matching your drug rehab needs with a drug rehab program capable of meeting them. Not every South Carolina drug rehab program is right for you. With our vast knowledge of the drug rehabilitation services each drug rehab program provides, we make sure you locate an effective addiction treatment program.

Call us toll free at 1-800-993-3869 and allow us locate a South Carolina drug rehab or drug rehabilitation program that will make a difference for you.

South Carolina Alcohol Rehab Programs

Alcoholism, alcohol dependency and alcohol addiction all fall into the same category. Alcohol is physically addicting and can have devastating effects on a person’s family, employment, health, finances and emotional well being. Due to the physical addiction associated with alcoholism and severe withdrawal symptoms a person addicted to alcohol can experience when they stop drinking, we urge you to enter an alcohol detox program before you actually discontinue drinking alcohol.  At a minimum, consult with a physician at an alcohol detox or alcohol rehab for guidance.

South Carolina alcohol rehab programs differ in the actual alcohol rehab services they provide and the patients the alcohol rehab program treats. There are federally funded alcohol rehab programs in South Carolina for those people that are financially challenged, alcohol rehabilitation programs for adults and adolescents and South Carolina alcohol rehabs for those persons with private insurance and an ability to pay for a private alcohol rehabilitation program.

For someone not involved in the alcohol rehabilitation arena, knowing how to differentiate between the various South Carolina alcohol rehabs can be quite difficult. It is important to find out whether the alcohol rehabilitation program you are looking at has its own alcohol detox program, whether the alcohol rehabilitation center has a comprehensive family program and which special alcohol rehab needs the alcohol rehab center can meet. An example would be whether the alcohol rehab center has a comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment component, provides eating disorder treatment or whether the South Carolina alcohol rehab is gay friendly for the LGBT population.

Recovery Connection has a referral staff that has been trained to evaluate your alcohol rehabilitation needs and match them with the best alcohol rehabilitation center. In addition, the staff at Recovery Connection is quite familiar with the alcohol rehabilitation services provided at most of the South Carolina alcohol rehabs. To locate a safe and effective alcohol rehabilitation program in South Carolina or alcohol rehab in another state, call 1-800-993-3869 and we will be happy to assist you.

South Carolina Drug Rehabs for the Gay Community

While a person who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) can receive drug rehab, alcohol rehabilitation or dual diagnosis treatment in any South Carolina alcohol rehab program or drug rehab program, not all drug rehabs or alcohol rehabs in South Carolina are designed to meet the needs of the LGBT community. More to the point, there are not many drug rehabs or alcohol rehabs in South Carolina that have addiction treatment staff trained in how to deal with issues such as coming out, internalized homophobia, homophobia, or other issues pertinent to the gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender community.

An effective gay drug rehab, gay alcohol rehab or gay friendly drug rehabilitation program in South Carolina should have as a minimum; addiction treatment groups specific to the LGBT population, an addiction treatment staff trained in the issues surrounding the gay population and addiction treatment staff that has dealt with their own homophobic issues. It is important that any drug rehabilitation program or alcohol treatment center that claims to treat the LGBT community provide them with a safe setting in which to recover.

To locate a gay friendly drug rehab or gay friendly alcohol rehabilitation program you can call 1-800-993-3869 and our referral coordinators will locate an addiction treatment program to meet your specific treatment needs.

South Carolina Drug Abuse and South Carolina Alcohol Abuse

South Carolina is an end user, a staging area, and transshipment state for all illegal drugs. There has been increasing evidence of organizational activity extending to major distribution hubs, such as New York City, New York, New Jersey (cocaine and heroin), Florida, Georgia (cocaine and Ecstasy (MDMA)), southern Texas/Mexico (marijuana, methamphetamine, and diverted/illicit drugs), and southern California (methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine). Investigations are becoming more complex and cross numerous statewide and nationwide jurisdictions. Cocaine hydrochloride (HCl) and crack cocaine abuse have long endured as South Carolina’s major drug threat; however, methamphetamine poses an increasing threat because of its cheaper cost, relative ease of production, and longer-lasting effects. Methamphetamine manufacturing and trafficking had shown a steady increase from 2002 through 2004 but decreased dramatically after new programs were enacted over the past two years. Interstate 95, “America’s Drug Pipeline,” passes through South Carolina between New York City and Miami, Florida. From Mexico, Texas and New Mexico, traffickers travel daily on Interstates 20 and 85 to supply Northeastern states with cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, Ecstasy, and heroin. Five major interstates run through the State of South Carolina: I-85, I-26, I-77, I-20, and I-95.

Cocaine Addiction and Cocaine Addiction Treatment:

Cocaine trafficking has been detected at stable to moderately increased levels in the major metropolitan areas of the state, including Columbia, Greenville, and Florence. An increase in trafficking along the coast has been noted in recent years, particularly in the tourist areas of Myrtle Beach and Charleston. Cocaine HCl and crack cocaine are readily available and distributed throughout the State. Cocaine HCl is converted into crack cocaine once it arrives in South Carolina. Mexican DTOs dominate trafficking in South Carolina. Traffickers use an array of smuggling methods to include private vehicles, commercial tractor-trailers, and containerized cargo. Most people suffering from cocaine addiction require a residential cocaine addiction treatment program after completing the drug detox program. Get cocaine addiction treatment NOW!

Heroin Addiction and Heroin Addiction Treatment:

Heroin is readily available in multi-gram quantities throughout South Carolina and is routinely packaged in "bindles" for distribution. Smugglers use a variety of concealment methods including express mail and land transportation to bring heroin into the state. New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Mexico are the most common sources for heroin distribution in South Carolina. Although the heroin user population has historically been a limited and stable group generally located in the inner cities, recent information indicates an increasing pattern of heroin use by a younger population in "experimental" or "party" situations. South Carolina addiction treatment programs that are treating heroin addiction should definitely have a drug detox program as heroin is physically addicting. Get heroin addiction treatment NOW!

Methamphetamine Addiction and Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment:

Methamphetamine manufacture and abuse has shown a steady decrease over the past two years throughout South Carolina from 2005 to 2006. Mexico and local suppliers are the primary sources for methamphetamine in the State with Atlanta , Georgia reported as a source city. During 2005, the adjacent states of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee passed legislation to curb indiscriminate access to over-the-counter cold and allergy medications containing pseudo ephedrine to clandestine laboratory operators and their associates, as a means to halt manufacture in their respective states. Despite the South Carolina General Assembly having shelved equivalent legislative proposals, the “Meth Watch” and “Drug-Endangered Children” programs have been an interim deterrent by addressing the immediate and long-term needs of minor children found entangled in their parents’ illicit drug habits. It is highly recommended that a person look to enter an inpatient detox program when discontinuing the use of crystal meth. Get methamphetamine addiction treatment NOW!

Ecstasy Addiction and Ecstasy Addiction Treatment:

Ecstasy (MDMA) is readily available in several cities in South Carolina, predominantly in the areas of Greenville and Columbia, and those cities along the Atlantic coast. During the past year, there has been a significant increase in Ecstasy distribution throughout the state with traffickers based out of Columbia distributing a significant portion of the Ecstasy sold. Recent data indicates that Atlanta, Georgia, has become a significant hub for MDMA distribution in South Carolina. Law enforcement agencies are attempting to infiltrate organizations distributing Ecstasy, but the cost of Ecstasy currently available on the street is hampering their efforts. Although ecstasy is not physically addicting, it is always wise to spend a few days in an inpatient detox program before entering addiction treatment. Get ecstasy addiction treatment NOW!

Marijuana Addiction and Marijuana Addiction Treatment:

Marijuana, the most prevalent illegal drug of abuse in South Carolina, primarily comes from Texas and Mexico. Traffickers use vehicles, tractor-trailers, commercial air, buses, trains, and commercial express parcel services to import marijuana from Mexico through California. Members of the South Carolina National Guard and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) routinely eradicate small patches of outdoor marijuana. A smaller percentage is locally grown. The Domestic Cannabis Eradication and Suppression Program (DCE/SP) reports seizures and arrest statistics. Marijuana is not a physically addicting drug and the person does not usually require an inpatient detox program. Get marijuana addiction treatment NOW!

Prescription Drug Addiction and Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment:

Current investigations indicate that diversion of OxyContin®, hydrocodone products (such as Vicodin®), and pseudo ephedrine continues to be a problem in South Carolina. Primary methods of diversion being reported are illegal sale and distribution by health care professionals and workers, and “doctor shopping” (going to a number of doctors to obtain prescriptions for a controlled pharmaceutical). Methadone, benzodiazepines, Oxycontin®, and fentanyl were also identified as being among the most commonly abused and diverted pharmaceuticals in South Carolina. According to investigations by the Columbia DO Diversion Group, OxyContin, Methadone, Fentanyl and Hydrocodone pose the greatest concerns. These Schedule II and III drugs are usually taken in combination with benzodiazepines and Soma, a non-controlled drug that is highly abused. A synthetic drug, 3, 4 methylenehydroxymethamphetamine, MDMA (a.k.a. Ecstasy) is readily available throughout South Carolina, predominantly in Greenville and cities along the State’s coastal area. Please do not abruptly discontinue the use of prescription medication without speaking with a physician in an addiction treatment program – Get prescription drug addiction treatment NOW!

 Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Drug Rehabilitation Program Information

If you have any questions concerning South Carolina drug rehabs, alcohol rehabs, addiction treatment programs or dual diagnosis treatment programs we urge you to call us. We know there are many different South Carolina drug rehabs and these drug rehabs have a variety of addiction treatment philosophies. This can be confusing.
Take your time and match the needs of the person looking for the drug rehab program with the actual drug rehabilitation services being provided in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. If you require assistance in locating a South Carolina drug rehab or alcohol rehab in South Carolina, please give one of our referral coordinators a call at 1-800-993-3869. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you.

 

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