Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Indio, CA
In 2021, the highest rate of opioid-related overdoses was among White individuals, followed by Native American/Alaskan Natives, then Blacks/African Americans.1
The 30-34 age bracket experienced the highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in 2021, with 79 deaths.1
Drug overdose deaths rates for males are over 2.5 times the rate for females.
There were 292 opioid-related hospitalizations in 2021.1
495 opioid-related deaths occurred in Riverside County in 2021.1
The prescribing rate for the opioid-abuse treatment drug, buprenorphine, increased 27% between 2019 and 2021.1
Fentanyl-related deaths increased 800% between 2017 and 2021.2
227 Riverside County residents died from fentanyl overdose in 2020.2
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 Overdose Surveillance Dashboard: Riverside County Dashboard. (n.d.). Skylab. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY
- Thropay, C. (2021, May 13). Fentanyl’s heartbreaking impact and how Riverside County is tackling the deadly drug. KESQ. https://kesq.com/news/2021/05/13/fentanyls-heartbreaking-impact-and-how-riverside-county-is-tackling-the-deadly-drug/
- SHAPE Riverside County. (n.d.). SHAPE Riverside :: Indicators :: Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use :: County : Riverside. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://www.shaperivco.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=102&localeId=270&comparisonId=927
- Riverside County launches awareness campaign after increase in fentanyl deaths over past 5 years. (2022, October 21). ABC7 Los Angeles. https://abc7.com/riverside-county-fentanyl-deaths-awareness/12352465/
- The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Indio, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics. (n.d.). crimegrade.org. https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-indio-ca/
