Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease, and it can be extremely difficult for people to quit using drugs or alcohol without the help of professional treatment. Rehab centers in South Carolina offer a range treatment models that can include detoxification, behavioral therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. If opioids, alcohol, prescription drugs, or other substances are preventing you from living the life you want, read on to find out how to take the next steps.
As news headlines continue to sound the alarm about the national opioid epidemic, the problem of drug addiction has moved into the forefront of more people’s consciousness. In addition to the overwhelming numbers of those addicted to prescription painkillers addiction to drugs in all forms persist across the country.
In South Carolina, a 2014-15 survey of drug and alcohol behaviors revealed the current status of substance abuse in the state:1–3
There is a great need for drug and alcohol treatment and, fortunately, there are many ways to access it. You can start here by searching the directories on this page for a treatment center in South Carolina, or browse other states, if you prefer to attend treatment away from the familiarity of your everyday life. You can also call our trained and compassionate treatment consultants at 1-888-744-0069Who Answers? to learn about your options and ask any questions you may have about the treatment process.
Closer to home, a trusted physician can often provide a referral to a substance abuse treatment provider, as can your individual or family therapist. Additionally, family and friends who have gone through treatment may point you in the right direction.
For those South Carolina residents with health insurance, finding substance abuse treatment can begin with a call to your insurance provider and an inquiry about what programs and providers your plan covers.
In addition to these resources, you may be able to find alternate means of covering the costs of treatment in South Carolina include state-funded programs like Medicaid that have specific provisions for drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
As you vet various treatment centers, you can also inquire about their financing options, including sliding scales based on income, payment plans, and—in some cases—scholarships for those who meet certain criteria.
Along those lines, certain nonprofit organizations offer grants and scholarships for people seeking substance abuse treatment, as do some churches and other charitable programs. If the cost of treatment is a barrier for you, remember that many people want to help you get the treatment you need—keep searching and asking until you find them.
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Each year, the DrugAbuse.com hotline connects thousands of people with substance abuse treatment programs throughout the U.S. toll-free. Calls are answered by American Addiction Centers (AAC) who have treatment support specialists available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Both our treatment directory and our hotline are offered at no cost to you.
National Hotlines:
SAMHSA Facility Locator - http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/index.html 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center in the national network of more than 150 crisis centers.
American Association of Poison Control Centers - http://www.aapcc.org/ For a poisoning emergency in the U.S. call 1-800-222-1222 The American Association of Poison Control Centers supports the nation’s 55 poison centers in their efforts to prevent and treat poison exposures. Poison centers offer free, confidential medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Nonprofit Treatment Centers:
Betty Ford Center - http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/index.php
Phoenix House - http://www.phoenixhouse.org/
Caron - http://www.caron.org/
Odyssey House - http://www.odysseyhouse.org/
Recovery Gateway - http://recovergateway.org/
Dawn Farm - http://dawnfarm.org/
Austin Recovery - http://www.austinrecovery.org/
Recovery Programs:
Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.aa.org/
Narcotics Anonymous - http://www.na.org/
Smart Recovery - http://www.smartrecovery.org/