… START-SD program begins new work to reduce overdose rates South Dakota State University’s program to address substance use disorder in South Dakota has received additional funding to combat substance use overdose. A new award of $300,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration will result in a one-year program titled START-SD: Overdose Response … resources and interventions that reduce harm and save lives. Distribution of naloxone to community members can play a crucial role in saving a life when an emergency medical response may be delayed. Combatting stigma An important objective of the program is also to combat stigma related to substance use disorder. According to Ahmed, “Anti-stigma campaigns can lead …