Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Carson, CA
Recent numbers indicate changing trends in substance use for Carson and its surrounding Los Angeles County:1,2,3
Carson experiences 5 deaths from unintentional overdose per 100,000 population.
Between 2020 and 2021, meth surpassed heroin as the primary drug problem at treatment admission in LA County.
Over 2,000 people died in LA County from accidental overdose in 2020.
There were 9,588 alcohol-involved motor vehicle collisions in LA county in 2020.
Between 2019 and 2020, LA County saw a 52.4% increase in overdose deaths.
The number of alcohol-related hospitalizations in LA County decreased by 17% between 2016 and 2020.
79% of LA County adults had an alcohol use disorder in 2020.
In 2020, 6.62% of LA County adults had an illicit drug use disorder.
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
- Diana Khuu. (2022). SAPC Data Brief. Excessive Drinking and Consequences. County of Los Angeles Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control. http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/AlcoholBrief.pdf
- City and Community Health Profiles – Carson. (2018, June). County of Los Angeles Public Health. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ohae/docs/cchp/pdf/2018/Carson.pdf
- Bembry, J. (2022, July 28). These Los Angeles County substance abuse stats might surprise you. ELEVATE Wellness Center. https://elevatewellnesscenter.com/la-county-substance-abuse-stats/
