Critical Alert
79000
Overdose Deaths Nationwide
America faces an addiction crisis with 79,384 overdose deaths recorded in 2024. Youth are increasingly vulnerable, often discovering substance use issues too late due to communication gaps with parents and a lack of engaging prevention education.
The Youth Epidemic
Adolescence is the critical window for prevention.
Life Time Risk
Early initiation significantly increases the likelihood of severe addiction later in life.
The Gap
Current solutions lack engagement. Communities need connection, not just lectures.
South Carolina
South Carolina recorded 2,157 overdose deaths in 2023, a 6.1% decrease from 2022 marking the first statewide decline since 2014.
Progress is uneven: 15 of 46 counties saw increases, with overdose deaths rising 50% or more in Chesterfield and Colleton and over 100% in Marlboro County.