Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths in South Carolina

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is being linked today to the rising number of drug overdose deaths in South Carolina.  Unfortunately, Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties are not spared from the scourge that worries local law enforcement and state health officials.  DHEC released its annual statistical report for drug overdose detahs to reflect the year 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  For that year, 13 Oconee overdose deaths were recorded–six of them to fentanyl.  The numbers are correspondingly higher for the neighboring counties of Pickens and Anderson.  There are resources for anyone experiencing substance use issues.  For information on how to get help, treatment, or information, contact DAODAS at 803/896-5555.