Drug abuse is on the rise across South Dakota. The state has seen a marked increase in addictions to alcohol, methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription opioids, especially to Vicodin. Many of the illicit drugs sold in South dakota originate in either Oregon or Colorado. To find out about government assistance and for details about public funding for addiction treatment, please contact the South Dakota Division of Behavioral Health on (605) 367-5236. Their services include substance abuse screenings and assessments, early interventions, detoxification, outpatient and inpatient treatment services. Individuals who meet programmatic and financial eligibility guidelines, or who have considerable personal circumstances, may qualify for state-funded services.
