Drug Rehabs in South Carolina

List of Rehabs in South Carolina

Below is a list of the different drug rehabs in South Carolina. Each listing provides information on the types of services provided and the payment options available. You can also find accreditations and certifications to help you determine if the rehab center is trusted and has the expertise you are looking for. The list can be incomplete so please do not hesitate to contact a treatment specialist at 1-800-304-2219.

Our editorial and medical expert team conducts thorough research on the websites of the drug rehab centers listed in our directory. They regularly review these websites to ensure the information is up to date and comprehensive. Our experts also provide reviews to help you gain a better understanding of the services offered at each facility.

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TIPS: If you feel you're going to use

• Find a peer support group: South Carolina 12-step meetings and aftercare programs from the DRS directory.
• Stay active and distracted—become a member at the local community center, join a gym, or take long or short walks.
• Utilize free or open behavioral health counseling or contact SC 2-1-1.
• Find an extroverted activity—experience the historic districts, beaches, Plantation Gardens, Hilton Head Island, or the state parks.
• Avoid risky situations that lead to relapse. Be aware of commonly used drugs and triggers.

TIPS: If you want to help someone

• Refer them to local resources through DRS or the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.
• Be aware of overdose risks—resources available through the South Carolina Overdose Prevention Project.
• Assessment and screening are vital tools. These resources are available at the state and local levels.
• Consider hiring a professional interventionist and plan a family intervention.
• Avoid enabling anyone addicted to drugs or alcohol as it worsens the situation.

South Carolina Long-Term Rehab

At DRS, our professional opinion is that long-term treatment provides the best chance for recovery and maintaining sobriety. Here are a few reasons why:

• Long-term programs in South Carolina offer a well-rounded approach to treatment to ensure that the different problems in a person’s life can be attended to, not just substance use.
• This type of treatment can vary in length to give ample individual time at the facility to overcome their addiction.
• By living at the facility, the person is free from the stress of their daily life and can put their focus on getting through their program.
• Family counseling is often provided to ensure that the family dynamic can be addressed and relationships can be repaired.

As we can see, many options are available for individuals who require a long-term program for substance use issues in South Carolina. If you are looking to get yourself or a loved one into a facility in South Carolina, there are many possibilities you can choose from. Look through our directory above or call one of our specialists to begin the process.

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Paying for Treatment in South Carolina

Paying for treatment in South Carolina depends heavily on whether or not the person has health insurance coverage and if so, what type. Most treatment centers accept cash and insurance. Without health insurance, substance use treatment can be quite expensive.

Paying for Treatment with Medicaid in South Carolina

Medicaid is available in South Carolina to those who qualify and enroll. To qualify, a person must be able to show financial hardship through income verification. Should a person make too much income, they may not qualify for Medicaid assistance. Medicaid can pay for as much as the entire cost of treatment.

Using Private Insurance to pay for Drug Rehab in South Carolina

Private health insurance is generally accepted at more facilities than Medicaid, and these facilities are usually privately owned. They may offer different methods of treatment than what can be found in Medicaid programs and usually provide superior service to state-funded programs. Private programs often don’t accept Medicaid, so they are less utilized and have more available beds, making it faster to enroll and get started with recovery.

But not everyone can afford private health insurance or the cash price of treatment. And these people don’t always qualify for Medicaid, leaving them uninsured and in need of rehabilitation. Unfortunately, South Carolina is one of 12 states with no expanded Medicaid eligibility. This means that around 105,000 residents have no realistic access to healthcare because they cannot afford it, and the state doesn’t provide it. A person’s best chance in this scenario is to see if they qualify for a discounted policy through the state’s exchange marketplace. Or they can see if the facility itself offers any payment assistance.

The following insurers are available through the South Carolina Health Insurance Marketplace Guide 2023:

• Ambetter/Absolute Total Care
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
• Cigna
• Molina
• Select Health

Paying for Treatment when Uninsured

There’s still one option for those who still don’t qualify for assistance with health insurance. Some facilities in the state offer sliding-scale payment options. The person’s income is considered as a basis for a discounted rate. The cost may then be split into affordable payments so treatment can be started without delay.

But waiting to get someone insured when they need treatment is never recommended. If they don’t currently have coverage, it’s best to proceed with finding an affordable rehab than to wait and perhaps still not obtain coverage. You can contact one of the treatment specialists at DRS for more information on how to pay for treatment. Or contact the center directly.

Ask a Professional

• What is the cost of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in South Carolina?

  The cost of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in South Carolina is based on length of time, amenities, location, and other factors; the averages include the following:

  • The average cost of inpatient drug rehab in South Carolina is $57,700. This price changes significantly.
  • The average cost of outpatient drug rehab in South Carolina is $1700. This is a baseline cost and increases with longer programs.
  • The average cost of drug and alcohol detox in South Carolina is between $200 and $1000 per day.
  • Low-cost and free drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are available in South Carolina.

• How long does someone have to remain at a drug and alcohol rehab center in South Carolina?

  The length of time someone must remain at a drug or alcohol rehab center in South Carolina varies and is entirely based on individual needs. Some of the average time frames include:

  • The average time spent at a detox program in South Carolina is seven days.
  • The average length of stay at an inpatient drug rehab program in South Carolina is 28 to 60 days. Yet some residential programs can last three to twelve months.
  • The average time spent attending an outpatient drug rehab program in South Carolina is 12 to 18 weeks.

• What are the most commonly abused licit or illicit drugs in South Carolina?

  According to local treatment admissions, the most commonly used substances in South Carolina are marijuana and amphetamines.

  If you begin to notice a loved one exhibiting the signs of a marijuana or amphetamine addiction, it is critical to intervene. Marijuana is considered a gateway drug leading to the use of other substances.

• Want to know more?

  The questions from Addicted.org’s “Learn from our Experts” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at mike@addicted.org.

DRS’ Evaluation of Rehabs in South Carolina

South Carolina has a statewide network of licensed and nationally accredited substance use treatment providers overseen by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services. There are a good amount of private programs and those provided by the state. Our experts recommend contacting more than one facility and asking about availability. If there is a waitlist, place a name on this list.

Regarding payment, roughly three-quarters of the programs accept Medicaid or private health insurance. Less than half take state-financed health insurance plans other than Medicaid. A small portion provides a sliding fee scale for clients. However, over half of the services offer their treatment options at no charge or minimal payment for clients who cannot pay.

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