New study shows South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Program could lower death rates

SDPB | By Lori Walsh,

Ellen Koester

Published March 3, 2023 at 7:28 PM CST

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

South Dakotans who meet certain requirements and are arrested for drunk driving or an alcohol-related offense are enrolled in the state's 24/7 Sobriety Program. The program requires frequent alcohol testing and enforces strict consequences for those who fail.

A new study shows participants in the program had a 50% lower chance of dying within five years compared to those arrested for drug driving who didn't participate.

Beau Kilmer, Ph.D., is a co-author of the study and co-director of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center. He joins In the Moment to discuss the study and how South Dakota is pioneering this unique program.

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