Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Baldwin Park, CA
Substance misuse is common in Los Angeles County, with thousands of people seeking treatment each year:2,3,4,5,6
Approximately 2,900 Los Angeles County residents were treated for prescription drug misuse.
Approximately 1,600 Los Angeles County residents were treated for cocaine misuse in 2021.
Approximately 9,700 Los Angeles County residents were treated for alcohol misuse in 2021.
Approximately 14,500 Los Angeles County residents were treated for heroin misuse in 2021.
Approximately 14,650 Los Angeles County residents were treated for cocaine misuse in 2021.
In 2021, approximately 1,300 Los Angeles County residents died due to drug overdose.
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/or 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
- Prescription Opioid Abuse Los Angeles County, (no date), Prevalence
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (2019). Costs of alcohol and other drug abuse/abuse. Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) Brief.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2017). Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS): 2005-2015. State Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment Services.
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (2021, July). Update Data Report: Accidental Drug Overdose deaths in Los Angeles county During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (2021, August). Annual Overview: Patients in Publicly Funded Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs in Los Angeles County 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. CDC Wonder Online Database. (2021). Underlying Cause of Death, 1999-2020 Results, Deaths occurring through 2020.
