Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Conway, AR
To better understand the prevalence of drug and alcohol use in Conway, here are some of the statistics for Faulkner County over the past few years:
10% of students in grades 6 to 12 reported substance use in the past 30 days
16% of residents reported binge drinking in 2019
19% of driving deaths involve alcohol-impaired driving
15 per 100,000 people experience death from a drug overdose
In another study, these were the mental and substance use disorders mortality rates per 100,000 population in 2014:
Females in Faulkner County were at 5, while males had a rate of 14.8
Females across Arkansas had a rate of 7.1, and males were at 15.1
How to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment in Arkansas
Private Insurance
Every insurance provider in the U.S. is required by law to provide at least some coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment. In Arkansas, residents should contact their insurance provider to confirm specific coverage with their carrier, including applicable copays.
Sliding Scale Payment Options
Sliding scale payment plans only charge Arkansas residents what they can afford, based on their income. To qualify, residents typically need to provide proof of income and assets.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehab programs funded by the Indian Health Service provide free addiction treatment to Arkansas Natives and Indigenous peoples in the U.S.
Resources
- County Health Rankings Arkansas. (2021). Faulkner County.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/alcohol.htm
- The Arkansas Department of Health. (n.d.). Faulkner County
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. (2014). Faulkner County
