SC governor’s summit discusses strategies to face opioid crisis
In 2022, 72 percent of overdose deaths in the state were caused by fentanyl, which is lethal even in small doses and many times its presence is not even known to the user.
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Support groups from 10 schools across SC attend Collegiate Recovery Day
Support groups from 10 different schools across South Carolina came together at the Statehouse for the 2nd annual “Collegiate Recovery Day.”
Collegiate Recovery Day at State House recognizes alcohol and drug abuse programs
Representatives from schools and organizations across the state shared their stories of hope and recovery to the crowd.
At the State House on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette joined the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services and academic partners from across the state to recognize National Collegiate Recovery Day.
SC Health officials encourage use of Overdose Prevention Resources
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. According to state health officials, South Carolina is experiencing a disturbing increase in the number of drug overdose deaths, especially overdose deaths involving fentanyl. DHEC and DAODAS Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day today. State Health officials say from 2019 to 2020, the total number of opioid-involved overdose deaths in South Carolina…
DHEC, DAODAS offer resources to prevent opioid overdoses in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released a health advisory yesterday containing the preventative strategies for drug prescribers and prescription drug dispeners to combat the high number of opioid overdoses reported during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SC Attorney General files lawsuit against three opioid distributors
The three companies: McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Amerisource Bergen Drug Corporation
South Carolina is stepping up its efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
