South Carolina Opioid Treatment Dashboard

County Profiles

South Carolina County and Regional Profiles

These county-level profiles provide information regarding rates of opioid use disorder diagnosis, treatment initiation, and treatment retention among Medicaid-enrolled South Carolina residents. Local decision-makers can use these profiles to identify where resources, including abatement dollars, can be allocated to maximize treatment outcomes and achieve healthier communities.

Our approach follows the Opioid Cascade of Care framework, which has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Cascade of Care is consistent with the medication first model, which recommends that people with opioid use disorder receive medication as quickly as possible and should not be delayed until psychosocial assessment and counseling is initiated. The Cascade of Care framework helps track how many people are successfully engaging in treatment for opioid use disorder by breaking it into stages like diagnosis, engagement, and recovery. This structure makes it easier to identify where people may be falling through the cracks of our systems of care and helps target resources to where they’re most needed. The Cascade of Care is crucial for optimizing treatment effectiveness, guiding resource allocation, and ensuring a comprehensive approach to treatment.

Explore each profile to gather information about opioid use disorder diagnosis and treatment receipt in South Carolina counties and regions: