Expert Insights
I read about a really interesting research project being conducted in Irvine, California. The $3.5 million dollar project is set to run for five years with a goal of understanding the opioid crisis on a much deeper level.
Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse through an initiative to encourage research innovation, experts from the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Medicine, and the Irvine Center for Addiction Neuroscience will be specifically examining how genes are affected when early life adversities are experienced.
More importantly, they’re looking to find out how those early adversities influence or impact the likelihood of developing an addiction in adulthood.
~ Lesley Wirth
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Irvine?
The cost of care in Irvine varies based on factors like the number of substances used, the location, the level of care, and the duration of care. For example, you can expect to pay more for inpatient than outpatient treatment.
If you receive treatment for more than one substance, you can expect to pay more for each additional substance. The property value in the neighborhood of the facility can also influence your cost since neighborhoods with high socioeconomic values have been associated with increased costs. You are also likely to pay more for care if you stay there for a long period.
Are There Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Irvine?
State-funded facilities and detox centers in Irvine receive money from the state and federal government and provide access to people with low incomes who would otherwise not be able to afford care. Your eligibility for Medicaid is based on Medi-Cal, the state-funded program that provides free or low-cost drug or alcohol rehab in Irvine. To qualify for Medi-Cal, you need to meet one of the following criteria:
- Blindness
- Age 65 or older
- Pregnant
- Age 21 or younger
- Refugee status
- Live in an intermediate home or skilled nursing facility
- Have received cervical cancer and/or breast cancer screening
- A caregiver-relative or parent of an age-eligible child
You may also qualify for Medi-Cal if you receive support from refugee assistance, CalFresh, CalWorks (AFDC), foster care or adoption assistance program, or SSI/SSP.
Resources
- Irvine, California Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- Opioid Overdose & Death in Orange County | Orange County California – Health Care Agency. (n.d.). Www.ochealthinfo.com.
- State of California. (2022, February 28). Do You Qualify for Medi-Cal Benefits?
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2021, December 1). Mental Health and Substance Use Insurance Help.
- State of California. (2022, March 8). Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services – Expanded Benefits.
- California Department of Managed Health Care. (2022). Behavioral Health Care.
