Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Hanford, CA
Substance abuse is a danger to youth as much as any age group. The Kings County Admissions Report from 2015–2016 recorded that 40% of people admitted to a treatment center were under the age of 18. Other statistics from Kings County Behavioral Health and other sources report:
The three most common substances responsible for rehab admissions in 2015-2016 were marijuana (48%), methamphetamine (32%), and alcohol (15%).
When surveyed, 60% of youth believed that substance use was perceived by adults as a “normal part of growing up” and that friends and parents thought it was harmless.
In 2019, Kings County experienced 0-4.5 deaths due to opioid overdose, ranking as one of the 13 counties with the lowest overdose death rates in California (of 58 counties).
Kings County had no licensed narcotic treatment programs that could provide methadone as of 2020.
- In 2014, in Kings County, female substance use and mental disorders caused mortality at a rate of 7.9 people per 100,000 and males at a rate of 13.9 per 100,000. Both were below the national average at 8.2 and 18.7 deaths per 100,000, respectively.
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
- Kings County Behavioral Health. (2018). Strategic Prevention Plan 2018-2021.
- California Health Care Foundation. (2022). California Health Care Almanac. Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment.
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. (2016). US County Profile: Kings County, California.