South Carolina Drug Rehab

Drug Rehab South Carolina (cont..)

South Carolina is ranked number 1 in the nation’s violent crime rate ranking due to the major distribution activity taking place throughout the state. It is known as both transshipment state for many illegal drugs and also has a high number of drug abusers. The largest drug threat in South Carolina is cocaine and crack cocaine abuse and addiction. The threat of methamphetamine abuse is on the rise as well, showing an increase in meth manufacturing and distribution over the past few years. Interstate 95 is the primary means of drug trafficking between New York City, New York and Miami, Florida. South Carolina falls right in between these two major drug trafficking cities. Many investigations have taken place to spot the organizational activity that is taking place in South Carolina and other areas such as the distribution of cocaine and heroin to New York City, cocaine and ecstasy to Southern Florida, marijuana and methamphetamine to Southern Texas and Mexico, and methamphetamine, marijuana and cocaine to Southern California.

Between 2003 and 2005, a reported 11,167 individuals were admitted to South Carolina drug rehab programs for cocaine abuse and addiction. Both cocaine and crack cocaine are readily available throughout South Carolina and studies show a slow but steady increase of drug abuse, especially in Columbia, Florence, and Greenville. There are also key tourist areas such as Myrtle Beach and Charleston that tend to show an increase in drug trafficking of cocaine and crack cocaine as well via primarily private and commercial vehicles. In 2006, around 154 kilograms of cocaine was seized by federal law enforcement agencies in South Carolina.

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Approximately 4,040 individuals were reportedly admitted to South Carolina drug rehab programs for addiction to heroin and other opiates between 2003 and 2005. Heroin abuse and distribution is common in South Carolina. Heroin abusers in the state are usually individuals located in the larger cities, but law enforcement has noted an increase in heroin abuse throughout the younger age groups. Individuals bringing heroin or other opiates into the state usually use express mail or land transportation methods. Approximately 4 kilograms of heroin was confiscated by law enforcement agencies in South Carolina in 2006.

In 2006, federal law enforcement agencies recorded around 69 methamphetamine lab seizures in South Carolina. Drug trafficking organizations in Mexico and also local suppliers are the main sources for methamphetamine throughout the state. The abuse and trafficking of methamphetamine has decreased in the past few years in South Carolina. Many states, including South Carolina, have recently passed laws that require medications containing ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine to be stored behind pharmacy counters. This includes some over-the-counter cold and allergy medications. With the implementation of laws and other educational movements, the manufacturing of methamphetamine has shown a steady decline throughout the state.

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The main club drug being abused in South Carolina is MDMA (ecstasy). It is readily found in cities including Greenville and Columbia and an increase of distribution and abuse has been noted by law enforcement. Much of the importation of MDMA is from Atlanta, Georgia. The law enforcement agencies in the state are trying to penetrate the trafficking of MDMA, but are having a hard time with its rising availability on the streets. LSD, Rohypnol, and Ketamine are also increasing abused drugs in South Carolina, especially in clubs and parties along the Atlantic coast.

There were approximately 13,571 admissions to South Carolina drug rehab programs for marijuana addiction and abuse between 2003 and 2005. Mexican drug trafficking organizations are mainly responsible for the availability of marijuana in South Carolina by using transportation methods such as vehicles, commercial airlines, buses, trains, and express mail. A very small percentage of the marijuana in the state is locally grown. Marijuana has been noted as the most abused drug in the state. In 2006, an estimated 14 kilograms of marijuana was seized by federal law enforcement agencies.

As with many other states, South Carolina law enforcement has noted that prescription drugs such as OxyContin, hydrocodone products, and those containing pseudoephedrine are a problem. Methadone, benzodiazepines, MS Contin, and fentanyl are the most commonly abused and most commonly diverted prescription-only drugs in South Carolina. Illegal sale and distribution by those in the healthcare field and by individuals who go from doctor to doctor to get multiple prescriptions are only a few of the methods of diversion of prescription drugs.

Below are the original sources of the information contained on this page.
DEA State Fact Sheet
SAMHSA State Level Data
SAMHSA Substance Abuse Tables
Office Of National Drug Control Policy

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