›› South Carolina: Drug Climate

South Carolina is both a transit state and a distribution area for illicit drugs in the eastern United States. Most drugs are transported into the state via private and commercial vehicles. Heroin constitutes a low threat to South Carolina, and availability and abuse are concentrated in urban areas and coastal regions of the state. The state has a significant problem with the abuse of OxyContin and its diversion facilitated by doctors associated with pain management clinics.

• Cocaine
  The primary drug of abuse in the State of South Carolina is cocaine, and its derivative cocaine base (crack). Multi kilogram cocaine investigations and seizures are common place throughout the state.
• Heroin
  While heroin is present in South Carolina it is not considered a significant threat in the state. Most of the users are concentrated in urban areas and coastal regions in the state.
• Meth
  Methamphetamine trafficking in South Carolina is a significant threat to the state. The primary traffickers of methamphetamine are Mexican immigrants both legal and illegal.
• Club Drugs
  During the past year there has been a significant increase in Ecstasy distribution throughout South Carolina, with traffickers operating out of the state capitol in Columbia distributing a significant portion of the Ecstasy sold.
• Marijuana
  Marijuana is the most prevalent illegal drug of abuse in South Carolina, with Mexico the most common source location. In addition to the marijuana brought into the state from Mexico and other locations, there is a smaller amount of domestic marijuana cultivation taking place within South Carolina because of the recent unfavorable growing conditions.

 

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