Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Arcadia, CA
Arcadia County and surrounding Los Angeles County have seen increases in opioid use. In particular, fentanyl deaths have been rising in recent years. Here are some statistics about drug and alcohol use in Arcadia and Los Angeles County.
In 2021, there were 2,217 overdose deaths in Los Angeles County.
Of the total number of overdoses in 2021, 1,534 of them were related to opioid use.
In 2021, there were 11,501 visits to ERs for drug overdoses.
In 2021, 3,313 Los Angeles county residents visited the ER due to opioid overdose.
In Los Angeles County in 2021, 1,361 people died as a result of fentanyl overdoses, a three-fold increase over 2019.
In 2021, 25% of motor vehicle deaths in Los Angeles County involved alcohol use.
How to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment in California
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 California, residents should contact their insurance provider to confirm specific coverage with their carrier, including applicable copays.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. Funded by federal and state taxes, this program pays for medical services for children and adults who have limited income. To qualify for Medi-Cal, California residents must meet income requirements and be one of the following: pregnant, responsible for a child under 21 years old, blind, disabled or a disabled family member, or 65 years or older.
California Medicare
California Medicare is a government program providing coverage to residents who are over the age of 65 or who have end-stage renal disease. California residents can use Medicare to cover the cost of rehab and other addiction treatment services; however, not all rehabs accept Medicare insurance.
Sliding Scale Payment Options
Sliding scale payment plans only charge California residents what they can afford, based on their income. To qualify, residents typically need to provide proof of income and assets.
TRICARE in California
California TRICARE (West Region) is a government program that provides health insurance for military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. TRICARE coverage includes addiction treatment services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehab programs funded by the Indian Health Service provide free addiction treatment to California Natives and Indigenous peoples in the U.S.
Resources
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (2019). Costs of alcohol and other drug abuse/abuse. Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) Brief.
- California Department of Public Health. (2022). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2022). Los Angeles County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/explore-health-rankings/california/los-angeles?year=2021