Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Lynwood, CA
Data compiled by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and the CDC highlights these recent substance abuse statistics for Lynwood and LA County:
From October 2019 to October 2020, 900 residents from Service Planning Area (SPA) 5, to which Lynwood belongs, were admitted to publicly funded rehab programs.
Roughly 65% of individuals admitted to publicly funded treatment from 2019 to 2020 were male, and nearly 54% identified as white.
Approximately 65% of SPA 5 residents admitted to addiction treatment from 2019 to 2020 were between the ages of 26 and 54.
Roughly 42% of people admitted to treatment said heroin was their primary drug of use. About 23% reported primarily using alcohol, and 14% said methamphetamine was their primary drug.
In 2020, roughly 16% of adult Lynwood residents reported engaging in binge drinking behavior.
From 2019 to 2020, 521 residents in the Lynwood area (SPA 5) died of a drug or alcohol overdose.
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
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. CDC Wonder Online Database. (2021). Underlying Cause of Death, 1999-2020 Results, Deaths occurring through 2020.
- Los Angeles County Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control. (2021, August). Annual Overview: Patients in Publicly Funded Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program in Los Angeles County 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.
- Los Angeles County Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control. (2021, July). Update Data Report: Accidental Drug Overdose Deaths in Los Angeles County During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, Place Data 2022 Release.
- City of Lynwood, California. (n.d.). Lynwood Breeze (Trolley) Schedule.
