South Dakota Expands Opioid Addiction Treatment with Medication-Assisted Therapy
Avoid Opioid SD Initiative Launched to Combat Addiction
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently launched the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund, a comprehensive program aimed at combating opioid addiction in the state.
Medication-Assisted Therapy Gaining Ground
South Dakotans struggling with opioid addiction are increasingly turning to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which combines medication with counseling and behavioral therapy. MAT has proven effective in reducing cravings, preventing relapse, and improving treatment outcomes.
Avoid Opioid SD Program
Avoid Opioid SD, a joint initiative between the South Dakota Department of Health and DSS, seeks to expand access to MAT and other addiction treatment services. The program is funded through a national opioid settlement fund and provides financial support to individuals and organizations providing addiction treatment.
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