How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in South Dakota
Looking to quit smoking or vaping in South Dakota? This guide covers local cessation resources, quitline numbers, tobacco laws, and programs available to help you quit for good.
Quitting in South Dakota: Overview
South Dakota has a smoking rate of approximately 19.3%. The vaping rate is around 4.3%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.
Local Cessation Programs & Resources
- South Dakota Tobacco Quitline - Free coaching and support • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) programs - Free or reduced-cost patches, gum, and lozenges • South Dakota Department of Health cessation resources • Community-based smoking cessation classes • Text2Quit programs for mobile support
- 1-866-737-8487 • SmokeFree.gov - Free quit plan and resources • South Dakota Department of Health website • American Lung Association local chapter • American Cancer Society Quitline: 1-877-44U-QUIT
Tobacco & Vaping Laws in South Dakota
South Dakota has comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws and separate vaping regulations. The state tobacco tax is $1.53 per pack. Tobacco 21 is enforced statewide per federal law.
South Dakota Quitline
The quitline for South Dakota is 1-866-737-8487. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.
Cost of Smoking & Vaping in South Dakota
The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in South Dakota is $6.99. A pack-a-day smoker spends approximately $2551 per year. State tobacco tax is $1.53 per pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & References
The information in this article is based on publicly available research and guidance from the following authoritative health organizations:
- CDC - Smoking & Tobacco Use
- WHO - Tobacco
- NIH - National Cancer Institute
- American Lung Association
- American Heart Association
- Truth Initiative
- Smokefree.gov
Sources accessed February 2026
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