South Carolina (SC) — What’s Legal
Checked Oct 13 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).
- Tianeptine: Bill introduced to add to Schedule I (2024); verify local enforcement.
- Phenibut: Not specifically scheduled (check DPH list for updates).
- Kratom: Regulation bills pending (age-limit and labeling).
- Nitrous oxide: Inhalant misuse prohibited under general statutes.
- THC / Cannabis: No medical or adult-use program (bills filed; none enacted).
- Salvia: No enacted statewide ban (verify locally).
- Amanita muscaria: Not scheduled.
- “Mad honey”: No SC-specific ban; food law applies (FDA grayanotoxin advisory).
Parent tip: Look for warnings on packages and avoid anything sold as a “legal high” or “focus booster.”