# S.D. Admin. R. 67:61:08:09: ARSD 67:61:08:09. Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T67_A61_C08_S09

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Admin. R. 67:61:08:09
- **Heading:** ARSD 67:61:08:09. Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Administrative Rules of South Dakota / Title 67 / Article 67:61 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS / Chapter 67:61:08 Medication control in residential programs / ARSD 67:61:08:09

## Text

Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs is the act of assisting a client with one or more steps in the process of taking medication or controlled drugs, but not the actual administration of medication or controlled drugs. Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs involves:
(1) Opening the medication or controlled drug container;
(2) Reminding the client of the proper time to take the medication or controlled drug;
(3) Helping to remove the medication or controlled drug from the container; and
(4) Returning the medication or controlled drug container to storage.

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