Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Lake Havasu City
Fatal and nonfatal overdoses are rising throughout Mohave County. In the current year, the following has occurred:
24 overdose deaths
57 nonfatal overdoses, some with multiple drugs involved, many with fentanyl
115 suspected overdose calls to emergency medical services
77 naloxone doses administered for suspected overdoses by EMTs, police, firefighters, healthcare professionals, and bystanders
The western region of Arizona is seeing an upsurge in substance use disorders, ranking as high or higher than the rest of Arizona and the United States. Examples include the following percentages:
6.9% are heavy drinkers
13.5% are binge drinkers
55.7% smoked marijuana in the past year
14.2% are dependent on prescription pain medication
Substance use disorders rank in the top ten causes of death in Mohave County. This is another reason Lake Havasu City drug rehabs are proactive in fighting the substance use pandemic.
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Arizona
Private Insurance
By law, all insurance companies must provide coverage for substance abuse and mental health treatment, per the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. However, each plan differs regarding specific benefits, so Arizona residents must contact their provider to learn about exact coverage.
Arizona Medicaid
Arizona Medicaid, known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), provides coverage for drug and alcohol rehab services under the Mental Health Parity Act. Arizona residents may qualify for this program if they are a low-income adult, a child, a pregnant woman, an elderly adult, or a person with certain disabilities.
Medicare
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for Arizonans aged 65 and older, along with individuals diagnosed with certain disabilities. Addiction treatment services are covered under both Medicare Part A and Part B. However, not all rehab facilities accept Medicare, so it’s important to confirm accepted methods of payment before enrolling in a program.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehab programs allow Arizona residents to pay only what they can reasonably afford based on their income. Participants must typically provide proof of income to qualify.
TRICARE in Arizona
TRICARE in Arizona (West region) provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Coverage includes addiction treatment services. However, plans differ in their specific coverage.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federally funded program for indigenous people. Native Americans and Native Alaskans who need SUD treatment can receive low-cost or free services under this program.
Resources
- Arizona Department of Health Services. 2022. Dashboard Verified Reported Overdoses.
- Mohave County Department of Public Health and Kingman Regional Medical Center. 2022. The 2019 Community Needs Health Assessment.
- McCarran Airport. 2022. Transfers To and From McCarran Airport.
- Lake Havasu City. 2022. Lake Havasu City Public Transit.
- Go Lake Havasu. 2022. Play.