Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Davis
The 2022 county health rankings reveal alarming numbers of health factors and outcomes. Davis ranks number 12 out of all the California counties due to statistics like the following for Yolo County:
18% report excessive drinking1
29% of driving deaths involve alcohol1
131 hospitalizations for mental health or substance use disorders2
78.6% report access to substance use treatment is the biggest county need2
Middle and high school students in Yolo County were surveyed on their substance use behaviors in the month before:
Between 5% and 35% misused drugs and alcohol
Between 3% and 15.8% misused drugs and alcohol on school property
Between 2.9% and 33% misused marijuana
Between 1.1% and 11.1% binge drank
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
- County Health Rankings. 2022. Yolo, California.
- Community Health Insights. 2022. 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment Yolo County.
- Population Reference Bureau. 2022. Kids Data Yolo County.
- Visit YOLO- Visit Davis. 2022. Visit Davis, California.
