Alcohol and Drug Statistics for Cupertino, CA
Santa Clara County is among a handful of California counties with the lowest rates of drug-related overdose hospitalizations and deaths in the state. Even so, Santa Clara County is facing rising rates of overdose events, due largely to fentanyl and other opioid drugs including prescription painkillers. Here are a few more statistics about alcohol and drug use and overdose in Cupertino and Santa Clara County:
In 2021, Santa Clara County hospitals logged 326 emergency room visits and 108 hospitalizations due to opioid overdose.
In the same period, 444,319 prescriptions were written in Santa Clara County for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Between 2018 and 2020 Santa Clara County saw a significant increase in overdose deaths related to the potent opioid fentanyl and its analogs, including counterfeit pills laced with other drugs.
In 2018, the top three contributors to opioid-related overdose events were heroin at 47%, prescription painkillers at 36%, and fentanyl at 28%.
The highest rates of opioid-related overdose deaths occurred in the 20-24 age group.
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
- California Health Care Foundation. (2022). 2022 Edition – Substance Use in California.
- California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard. (2021). Santa Clara County Dashboard.
- County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services. (2022). Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project.