Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Madera, CA
Compared to the rest of the state, Madera County has a relatively low drug overdose death rate. Here is a look at some 2021 drug abuse statistics for the county:
The county reported a drug overdose death rate of 22 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the state rate.
There were 17 opioid overdose deaths for an age-adjusted rate of 11.6 per 100,000 residents. This is less than the state rate of 16.7.
The majority of opioid-related overdose deaths involved residents between the ages of 35 and 44.
The fentanyl-related overdose death rate was 9.6 per 100,000 residents.
There were 42 emergency department visits related to an opioid overdose and 12 hospitalizations.
Madera County had 64,766 prescriptions for opioids, which has been steadily declining since 2015.
Looking at alcohol misuse, in 2019, 18% of adults in Madera County reported binge or heavy drinking. Between 2016 to 2020, 33% of driving deaths in the county involved alcohol.
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
- Madera County Department of Public Health. (2022). Madera County Community Health Profile.
- The United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of California. (2021, September 2). Third Madera Defendant Added in Superseding Indictment for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.
- California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard.
- University of Wisconsin Public Health Institute. (2022). County Health Rankings – Madera.
