South Carolina Drug Addiction Information

South Carolina is best known for its white beaches, resort Islands and the genteel city of Charleston.   The South Carolina license plate includes the logo “Smiling faces, Beautiful Places."

It is in the top ten of favored beaches in the country and for the most part South Carolina visitors and citizens have been enjoying the area since King Charles I of England granted the land to Sir Robert Heath in 1629.  Its history has been a one of elegance and grace.

Unfortunately, in recently years there has been an increase in drug abuse in South Carolina including abuse of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana turning the smiling face into a frown in many areas.

South Carolina, once considered a “consumer state” has transcended to being a “source state” for illegal drugs. South Carolina is increasingly documented as a transshipment corridor for all manners of illicit drugs and drug proceeds.

There is increasing evidence of organizational activity extending to major distribution hubs, such as New York City, Southern Florida, Southern Texas/Mexico and Southern California. It is strategically located midway between Miami and New York City, where I-20, I-26, and I-77 intersect with I-95 and I-85.

South Carolina’s location is ideal for transshipping contraband throughout the Eastern Seaboard. From Mexico and the southwest border states, traffickers travel on I-20 and I-85 to supply northeastern states with cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin. Cocaine hydrochloride (HCI), crack cocaine, and methamphetamine are the major illegal drug threats in South Carolina.

Investigations are becoming more complex and cross numerous statewide and nationwide jurisdictions. Cocaine HCl and crack cocaine abuse have long endured as South Carolina’s major drug threat; however, methamphetamine poses a slow but steadily increasing threat in the northern regions of the state (Greenville and Florence). Methamphetamine seizures in the last year have seen an increase. Over the last year, 100 clandestine meth labs were seized in the state; reflecting a 6 percent increase over the previous year. Most illicit drugs are transited to and through the state in small and mid size passenger vehicles.

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse and are searching for outpatient drug rehab in South Carolina, call Atlanta Recovery Center today.

Atlanta Recovery Center is one most effective drug rehabilitation and education programs with a success rate of over 70% of those who graduate. Atlanta Recovery Center offers free addiction counseling, free assessments, and referrals to the residents in South Carolina. To locate a South Carolina outpatient drug rehab or find out information about drug abuse contact Atlanta Recovery Center, Narconon Drug Rehab by calling 1-877-413-3073 or visit our website at www.atlantarecoverycenter.com.