Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Gardena
In the most recent reports on accidental overdose deaths, methamphetamine and fentanyl caused more than half of all deaths. Fentanyl misuse is causing more consequences for all age groups and genders in Gardena, like the following:
People aged between 26 and 39 had the most fatal overdoses
Three times the number of males fatally overdosed than females
Emergency room visits and hospitalizations in Gardena due to fentanyl misuse are the highest they have ever been. As a result, in 2020 there were:
542 emergency department visits
206 hospitalizations
Fentanyl is not the only substance causing dire consequences for the more than 30,000 people who entered drug rehabs in Los Angeles County in 2019 and 2020.
- Primary substances used by people entering treatment, in order, include
- Methamphetamine
- Heroin
- Alcohol
Gardena is in the service planning area (SPA) 8. The characteristics of SPA 8 people with the highest admission rates in Los Angeles County drug rehabs include the following:
- Male
- White
- Latin American
- 26 to 34
- Heterosexual
- Unemployed
- English speaking
Before you search the Gardena area for a “drug rehab near me” or “alcohol rehab near me,” learn how easy it is to travel to and within the area.
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 of Los Angeles Public Health. 2022. Surveillance Data Reports and Dashboards Los Angeles County.
- County of Los Angeles Public Health. 2022. Data Report: Fentanyl Overdoses in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control. 2021. Annual Review of Patients in Publicly Funded Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs in Los Angeles County, 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.
- The city of Gardena. 2022. Living in Gardena.
- County of Los Angeles. 2022. Things to Do.