Substance Abuse Statistics in Queen Creek, AZ
Queen Creek is located primarily in Maricopa County, even though parts of it stretch into Pinal County. Since the majority of the population lives in Maricopa County, we will look at alcohol and drug use statistics for that county as well as Queen Creek:
Between July 2017 and August 2022, Queen Creek reported 44 overdoses involving fentanyl, with 17 fatalities. There were 20 heroin-related overdoses.
Maricopa County had 65,146 opioid-related hospitalizations, and emergency department encounters between 2020 and 2021 at a cost to the county of $2.75 million.
Maricopa County had 5,287 EMS or law enforcement responses for suspected opioid overdose in 2021.
There were 1,276 opioid overdose fatalities in the county in 2021.
31.5% were between the ages of 25 and 34.
2.4% were under 18 years old.
The county had 2,106 non-fatal opioid overdose events in 2021.
5.8% were under 18 years old.
Naloxone was administered 84% of the time.
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
- Town of Queen Creek, Arizona. (n.d.). About Queen Creek.
- Arizona Department of Health Services. (2022). Opioid Prevention Dashboard.
- Arizona Department of Health Services. (n.d.). Opioid Overdoses Surveillance Report, Arizona, 2020-2021.
