Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in South Carolina

1. Coastal Recovery Center

Coastal Recovery Center in Myrtle Beach earned an overall score of 7.8 points out of 10 possible points and provides regular and intensive outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to adults. The center offers medication-assisted treatment and detoxification services but does not use medication for opioid addiction. Its highest score was in the category of Treatment Approaches due to its offering of an abundance of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-related counseling, anger management, brief intervention, relapse prevention, and several more. A shortage of special programs for unique populations earned the center its lowest score in that category; however, it does provide specialized assistance for individuals who have experienced trauma. The center scored relatively high in the category of Cost; it accepts Medicare, TRICARE, private health insurance, and self-payment as payment options, in addition to offering a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 8
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 8
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 3
• Ancillary Services: 8

2. Solutions Recovery Center

Located in Greenville, Solutions Recovery Center in Greenville received an overall score of 7.3 points out of 10 points in our rankings for its regular and intensive outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services. However, the center scored lowest in this category of Rehabilitation Services Provided for its lack of medication-assisted treatment. It received maximum points in the category of Special Programs for Unique Demographics as a result of its specialized assistance for veterans, clients referred from the judicial system, members of the LGBTQ community, and transitional age young adults, among several others. Additionally, the center’s wealth of ancillary services intended to complement and promote clients’ long-term recovery, including self-help groups and peer-support services, housing and transportation assistance, health screenings, acupuncture, individual counseling, and many more, earned it maximum points in that category as well. It also scored relatively high in the category of Cost due to its acceptance of state-financed health insurance, private health insurance, and self-payment, as well as payment assistance and a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 4
• Treatment Approaches: 8
• Cost: 8
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 10
• Ancillary Services: 10

3. Phoenix Center Detoxification Program

With an overall score of 5.6 out of 10 points, Phoenix Center Detoxification Program in Greenville provides residential medication-assisted detoxification services for adults. The center scored highest in the category of Cost based on its acceptance of a multitude of payment options, including Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment, in addition to payment assistance and a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors. Conversely, it received its lowest score in the category of Special Programs for Unique Demographics; however, this is due to its primary focus on detoxification services. After detoxification is complete, the center then assists its clients with their transition into other forms of rehabilitation services within specific treatment centers that may offer those specialized programs.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 4
• Treatment Approaches: 7
• Cost: 10
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 0
• Ancillary Services: 6

Start by contacting your referral center

In South Carolina, the first step is to contact the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) county authority in your region. These authorities are located in each of the state’s 46 counties and are serviced by the DAODAS. To find the contact information for the county authority in your region, visit the DAODAS website.

The purpose of a county authority is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the South Carolina DHHS Medicaid information page.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of South Carolina recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Substance use disorder and PTSD go hand-in-hand for many veterans

Veterans face unique challenges that can place them at higher risk for a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population. The primary factor leading to this increased risk is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while other situations, such as unemployment, homelessness and chronic pain, can also be contributing factors. Furthermore, individuals – including veterans – with a substance use disorder are more likely to develop PTSD, so the problem is cyclical in nature.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) provides substance abuse prevention information, detailed statistics, and publications for youth and their families on its website.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in South Carolina:

South Carolina Department of Mental Health: The DMH website is dedicated to helping the general public with mental health concerns and has a section with more information about mental health programs for adolescents.

South Carolina National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The South Carolina branch of NAMI provides information on mental health resources across the state, and the organization offers specific sections for families of adolescents and families of veterans.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenges posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over 700,000 South Carolinians suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in South Carolina are higher than the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, South Carolina witnessed a 38.3% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, South Carolina ranked 25th in the country (tied with Indiana) for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

South Carolina has a significantly higher opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in South Carolina is slightly under half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.