When a state with a small population takes a stand against a massive national problem, substance abuse, success is not uppermost on people's minds. South Dakota has surprised everyone in addiction recovery programs for the treatment and cure of drug and alcohol abuse.

Drug addiction and alcohol abuse are two forms of illness that take a great toll on the addict and all the people that surround him or her. Living with personality changes, often violence and always lies, families and friends of addicts seldom know where to turn for help. Finding interventionists and therapy by trained psychologists along with people who have undergone treatment themselves are the first place to turn and South Dakota has provided almost instant access for those in need of these services. The South Dakota Department of Human Services-Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse provides all the information, education, treatment centers, detox facilities and trained medical and mental health staff needed for drug rehabilitation and alcohol withdrawal.

In South Dakota, the following programs are available: day treatment programs, detox programs, early intervention, Intensive inpatient treatment, Intensive outpatient treatment, drug replacement therapy (Meth), Low intensity residential treatment centers, and much more. All of these programs take into consideration the difficulties of drug or alcohol withdrawal, or any of the other addictive substances like cigarettes. Some of the programs are free and some are not. Often insurance will cover cost but the state will work with anyone seeking help regardless of ability to pay.