In the year 2003 the state officials reported the existence of nearly 52 meth treatment centers in South Dakota. The number of clients affected was also reported to be nearly reaching 2083.The availability of meth is easy in this state. The main distribution and supply of meth in the eastern part of South Dakota comes from various places like Iowa, Sioux City and some western states like California, Texas and Arizona. The local distribution takes place with the help of Caucasian locals and Hispanic male persons. The meth from Mexican dealers is transported over here through San Diego,Denver,San Francisco and Phoneix with the help of Ups or FedFex. Small meth labs have grown up in many places in the state.

The meth labs in South Dakota gets the chemicals required to make meth from various medical and hardware stores, departmental shops and truck stops. The amount of meth produced in such labs is less than one ounce. These addicts also steal fertilizers from the farmer’s farms. Anhydrous ammonia is an ingredient required to manufacture meth. The activity has increased so much that this is becoming a serious problem in South Dakota where agriculture is primary activity of the residents.

Admissions for treatment of meth have substantially increased in South Dakota. Nearly 668 patients went for treatment from meth addiction during 2004 which has increased from the year 2003 when the number was 38.The effects of meth is devastating. Chronic use can cause serious heart diseases, tooth decay, paranoia, anxiety, depressions, confusions, convulsions and hallucinations. Overdose of methamphetamine causes a lot of serious health disorders. It can also lead to short term memory loss, bi polar disorders, mental problems, mood swings. A meth addict can do anything to keep the supply ready. Meth is a disease that needs to be treatment under a long term rehab treatment program.