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Office of Substance Use Services

About 451,000 people in South Carolina suffer from substance-related problems that require immediate treatment. The BHDD Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) offers prevention resources, local treatment and recovery services to these South Carolinians, as well as to individuals who are experiencing problems related to gambling addiction.

OSUS ensures the availability of a menu of treatment options through a system of state-licensed and nationally accredited service providers.

Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)

325,390

Residents Reached by Prevention Services

41,215

Residents Receiving Treatment Services

4,000+

Residents in Certified Recovery Housing

80,226

Doses of Naloxone Distributed

Services

OSUS works to prevent and treat substance use problems, and to help South Carolinians recover.

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Providers

OSUS ensures the availability of a menu of treatment options through a system of state-licensed and nationally accredited service providers.

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Resources

OSUS can guide you to nearby organizations that provide prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

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What Is Addiction?

Addiction is a chronic, relapsing, treatable brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking, substance use or behaviors (like gambling) despite severe, harmful consequences.

One in seven people will experience addiction at some point in their lives.