Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Lakewood, CA
Between 2016 and 2020, fentanyl overdose deaths in Los Angeles County increased by 982%.1
More than 702,000 people in Los Angeles County had either an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder in 2018.2
In Los Angeles County, prescription opioid-related emergency department visits were highest among White males every year from 2010 to 2020.3
In 2020, there were 3,391 marijuana-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations in Los Angeles County.4
In 201, there were 3,316 emergency department visits related to opioid overdose in Los Angeles County.5
Los Angeles County experienced 898 hospitalizations related to opioid overdose in 2021.5
Los Angeles County residents received 2,957,817 opioid prescriptions during 2021.5
Los Angeles County residents in the 30-34-year age bracket experienced the highest rate of opioid overdoses in 2021.5
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
- Hall, M. (2022, September 17). Fentanyl drives state, regional and local overdose crisis. Santa Monica Daily Press. https://smdp.com/2022/09/17/fentanyl-drives-state-regional-and-local-overdose-crisis/
- California Highlands. (2020, January 9). Los Angeles, CA- drug statistics, trends, & more. California Highlands Addiction Treatment. https://californiahighlands.com/treatment/california/los-angeles
- County of Los Angeles Public Health Substance Abuse and Prevention Control. (2022). SAPC Data Brief: Prescription (Rx) Opioid Misuse/Abuse and Consequences. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/OpioidBrief.pdf
- County of Los Angeles Public Health Substance Abuse and Prevention Control. (2022). SAPC Data Brief: Impact of Marijuana Use. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/MarijuanaBrief.pdf
- CA overdose dashboard. (n.d.). Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY
- Lakewood, CA drug-related crime rates and maps. (n.d.). CrimeGrade.Org. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://crimegrade.org/drug-crimes-lakewood-ca/
