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South Carolina Overdose Deaths Drop | Greenville News
South Carolina’s opioid crisis is showing real progress—over thirty percent drop in fatal overdoses this year, fueled by prevention, treatment access, and Narcan distribution. Counties like Georgetown and Colleton saw overdoses plummet by more than half. Yet fentanyl remains the deadly culprit, responsible for over nine hundred deaths, and is now contaminating cocaine. With nearly a thousand Narcan kits distributed last week alone, communities are stepping up—but officials warn the fight isn’t over. Stigma reduction, sustained outreach, and continued care access are key to keeping momentum…
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