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Can you get a DUI for driving high in South Carolina?

I thought DUIs were just for drunk driving, but someone I know got a DUI for driving high. Is this possible, or is my friend lying to me?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can get a DUI for driving high in
South Carolina
. It’s possible to be charged with a DUI for driving under the influence of any mind-altering substance—including completely legal prescription drugs.
While DUIs are often associated with drunk driving, the laws are much broader. DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, so no matter what the source of the influence is, you can still get a DUI.
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