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South Carolina is ranked 37th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $57,774.
$142kMedical Detox
$51kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$8kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in South Carolina vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
Treatment
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Duration
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Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in South Carolina
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
Average Cost of Treatment in South Carolina vs. the National Average
South Carolina
$57,774
National Average
$57,193
Cost of Drug Rehab in South Carolina vs. Nearby States
Compare Cost of Treatment in Top South Carolina Cities
South Carolina
$57,774
Charleston
$64,864
Columbia
$60,780
North Charleston
$58,537
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in South Carolina?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in South Carolina. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in South Carolina that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in South Carolina.
112 accept self-payment or cash
90 accept private health insurance
9 offer free treatment
90 accept South Carolina Medicaid coverage
34 accept Medicare
72 offer low-cost treatment
47 offer sliding-scale fees
39 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in South Carolina
Aetna is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in South Carolina, with 111 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Blue Cross Blue Shield is the 2nd most popular with 106 treatment centers accepting it followed by UnitedHealth Group in 3rd accepted by 102 drug rehabs.
South Carolina Rehab Admissions in 2023
South Carolina is ranked 17th nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 549 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of South Carolina rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
10,504
Alcohol
5,323
Marijuana
1,875
Heroin
2,013
Other Opiates
1,803
Meth
1,062
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in South Carolina in 2024
South Carolina is ranked 16th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 36.4 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 1,991 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 78% of all drug overdoses in South Carolina, with a total of 1,557 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in South Carolina
Narcotics Violations
South Carolina is ranked 3rd for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 803 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is higher than the National Average of 421.
All values are per 100,000 population.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime data explorer: Crime trends. U.S. Department of Justice.
DUIs
South Carolina has the 30th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 203 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 10,901 total DUI arrests).
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