Fentanyl Resources, Treatment, and Hotlines in South Carolina

Much like the rest of the United States, South Carolina has experienced its share of the devastating effects of the fentanyl epidemic. Help is available for South Carolina residents who want to stop using fentanyl and begin their path to recovery. Call to connect with an American Addiction Centers (AAC) admissions navigator about treatment options for fentanyl use.

Fentanyl Help Lines in South Carolina

Drug addiction help lines are staffed with professionals who know and understand what you are going through. If you are looking for free and confidential assistance for fentanyl addiction, a help line is a good place to start. These professionals can offer guidance on treatment options and provide referrals for rehab facilities. The following help lines are available to South Carolina residents looking for help with fentanyl use and addiction:

Local Fentanyl Resources in South Carolina

Residents of South Carolina can choose from a variety of treatment options for fentanyl misuse and addiction. Local and community organizations offer services such as mutual support groups, behavioral therapy and counseling, treatment services, and sober living homes.

To learn more about what treatment options are available in your area, contact an admission navigator by calling . If you prefer, you can search online using the American Addiction Centers treatment directory and/or verify your health insurance coverage.

The following local resources are available to those living in South Carolina and in need of comprehensive support and assistance for fentanyl use and addiction:

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization founded in 1953.¹ It is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem.¹ Narcotics Anonymous members meet regularly to help each other stay sober. Members hold more than 72,000 meetings weekly in 143 countries.¹
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) South Carolina is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. NAMI South Carolina serves residents across the state with free mental health support, online support groups, resources, and nationally recognized educational classes. The NAMI South Carolina Affiliate Map can be used to find a local affiliate.
• Sober living homes provide a substance-free living environment for South Carolina residents recovering from fentanyl addiction.² Sober living can be a safe, stable, and effective way for people in recovery to transition back to their daily lives.³ Those interested in conducting an online search to find a sober living home can use the National Alliance for Recovery Residences.
• South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) partners with county drug and alcohol misuse authorities to guide SC residents to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The DAODAS works with public and private service providers, including opioid treatment programs, recovery organizations, hospitals, and community distributors of Narcan.

South Carolina Fentanyl Statistics

The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) reports that about 451,000 people in South Carolina suffer from substance-related problems.⁴

According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the number of fentanyl overdose deaths between 2017–2021 are as follows:⁵

• 2017 – 362 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2018 – 460 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2019 – 537 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2020 – 1,100 fentanyl overdose deaths
• 2021 – 1,494 fentanyl overdose deaths

Get Fentanyl Help in South Carolina

Help is available when you are ready. Knowing there are a number of addiction treatment resources in South Carolina should help put your mind at ease. To learn more about your treatment options, contact an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator at . We are here to help you on your path to recovery.