Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in South Dakota

South Dakota Addiction & Detox Statistics

• Although there are numerous substances that have been problematic in the state of South Dakota, marijuana has been one of the biggest nuisances for the state. In fact, approximately 60 percent of all addiction treatment admissions in the state of South Dakota are for marijuana use.
• In addition to marijuana, there are a number of stimulants that are commonly abused throughout South Dakota. During 2010 alone, there were 430 admissions into addiction treatment centers for stimulant use.
• As is the case in the rest of the United States, South Dakota has been experiencing an elevated rate of motor vehicle accidents caused by intoxicated drivers. According to records, one in three car accidents — or about 33 percent — are believed to have been caused by mind-altering substances, which is determined by performing drug screens on the drivers.
• Records show that there are more high school students using tobacco products in South Dakota than in the United States overall. In South Dakota, approximately 52 percent of high school students have never used any tobacco products, which is less than the 55 percent of high school students nationwide.
• Like the rest of the United States, South Dakota has been experiencing major problems with underage alcohol consumption. In fact, surveys show that at least 26 percent of South Dakota high school students have had at least one episode of binge drinking — consuming five or more alcoholic beverages within the span of a couple of hours — over the past month, which is much higher than the 22 percent of high school students nationwide.