Substance Abuse Statistics in La Habra, CA
Over the years, La Habra has experienced more alcohol-related deaths than deaths involving drug use. Here is a breakdown of alcohol and drug use in La Habra and Orange County:
Between 2017 and 2021, the majority of drug and alcohol deaths occurred in residents between the ages of 45 and 64 years old. However, the 25 to 44-year-old age range was a close second.
Of the 91 deaths involving drugs and alcohol in La Habra, 54 of them happened among Hispanic residents and 36 among non-Hispanic Whites.
Men made up most of the drug and alcohol deaths in La Habra.
Opioid prescriptions have decreased in the county since 2016.
In La Habra, the opioid overdose death rate was 24.7 per 100,000 people, one of the lowest in the county.
In 2021, Orange County reported 637 fentanyl overdose deaths.
In 2021, Orange County reported 733 opioid overdose deaths, an increase of 46% from the previous year.
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
- OC Health Care Agency. (2022). Drug and Alcohol Misuse and Mortality.
- La Habra Police Department. (n.d.). 2017-2018 Biennial Report.
