South Carolina Overdose Deaths Drop | Columbia News

South Carolina’s overdose deaths plummeted over 30% in 2024, thanks to expanded prevention programs — but fentanyl still dominates fatal overdoses. The state’s Department of Public Health is now offering free Opioid Overdose Safety Kits statewide, packed with naloxone, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, plus bilingual education materials to empower communities. While progress is promising, officials stress the fight isn’t over — prevention, treatment, and recovery remain critical to building a safer future for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edf8b56192755845