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Brenda Boetel, Director
City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs
725 N. LaCrosse, Suite 300
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 394-6128
Fax: (605) 394-6890
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E-mail CCADP
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SOUTH DAKOTA ALCOHOL & DRUG FACTS:
"Myth: The worst thing that can happen is a raging hangover.
Sorry. If you drink enough alcohol, fast enough, you can get an amount in your body that can
kill you in only a few hours."
Taken from MADD
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General Information |
- I need to get my family member or friend into Detox. How do I do that?
Contact CCADP and ask to speak with someone regarding admission procedures.
- I want to commit my family member or friend. What do I do?
Physically come to CCADP, ask for assistance in completing an Emergency Commitment application.
An administrator will screen for appropriateness and eligibility.
- How do I find out if somebody is staying there?
Due to confidentiality, we are not able to verify if someone is here or not without a
signed Release of Information from the client. Our practice is to take a message and if that person
is here, give them the message. It will be the client's responsibility to return the call.
- How do I have someone brought in?
First, contact CCADP to see if a bed is available. You can encourage the individual to
come voluntarily. If it is an emergency, complete an emergency commitment application and submit to the
designated administrator at CCADP for approval. You may also call law enforcement officials if someone
is a danger to self or others.
- How long are people kept there?
Until they no longer meet the criteria for intoxication, incapacitation, or danger to
self or others.
- How do I know if my family member or friend is an alcoholic/Meth addict?
The best way is to have them complete a chemical dependency evaluation by a certified
chemical dependency counselor or other qualified professional.
- What are the physiological signs and symptoms of methamphetamine use?
Dilated pupils, profuse sweating, chills, high blood pressure, increased heart rate,
chest pain, palpitations, slow heart rate, elevated temperature, suppressed appetite, teeth grinding,
insomnia or little need for sleep, tremors, seizures, confusion, respiratory, and depression.
- How many people come through Detox in a week/month?
Week = 50
Month = 200
- Where do I go if I'm withdrawing from opiates/tranquilizers?
Currently City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs cannot take clients that are
withdrawing from opiates, painkillers, or tranquilizers. We refer these clients to the hospital
for withdraw.
- What is "Social Setting Detox"?
It is an organized service that is delivered by appropriately trained staff, which
provides 24-hour supervision, observation, and support for clients who are intoxicated or experiencing
withdrawal. CCADP does have staff to supervise self-administered medications for the management of
withdrawal. CCADP does rely on established clinical protocols to identify clients who are in need
of medical services beyond the capacity of the facility and transfers clients to more appropriate
levels of care.
- What is subsistence?
It is monies that are paid by the client toward the cost of a particular service.
- Is Meth really the worst drug that there is now?
There is no "worst drug." Each person can react to drugs differently depending on
their chemistry.
- Can you ever recover from use of Meth?
Yes. Addiction is not curable but is treatable.
- Is Meth addiction different from other addictions?
Meth can have profound effects on the neurological system.
- How many beds are there?
City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs have 60 residential beds. Friendship House
has 30 residential beds.
- Do you have a Detox bed available?
To determine if we have an opening please call: (605)394-6128 ext 200.
- How long do I have to stay in Detox?
When appropriate, a client is assessed by a chemical dependency counselor within
24 hours of admission. Continued Service Reviews are completed every 48 hours to determine whether
or not there are criteria for continued stay or discharge. A typical detox stay, without complications,
ranges from 24 to 48 hours.
- Why do Detox clients have to wear pajamas?
This helps the staff better identify and monitor those individuals that are
detoxifying from alcohol/drug use.
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