Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Mission Viejo, CA
Located in Orange County, Mission Viejo has felt the impact of opioids and other substances in recent years. The following Orange County statistics offer insights into the influence alcohol and drug use are having on the city:2,3
The opioid overdose death rate for Orange County is higher than the statewide rate.
Nearly 1.5 million opioid prescriptions were dispensed to Orange County residents in 2018.
In Orange County, males are nearly 2x more likely than females to experience hospitalization or death from drug– and alcohol-related causes.
One in six people in Orange County need professional treatment for substance abuse, mental, or emotional problems.
70% of drug-related deaths in Orange County involve opioids.
The first decrease in opioid-related ED visits occurred in 2018, down 6% from the previous year.
In 2018, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department administered 58 doses of Narcan.
56% of opioid-related deaths in Orange County are caused by prescription opioids such as hydrocodone and oxycodone.
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
- Together, O. C. H. (n.d.). Orange County’s healthier together. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.ochealthiertogether.org/tiles/index/display?alias=mentalhealth
- Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Orange County, CA. (n.d.). Orange County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board & OC Health Care Agency. https://www.ochealthiertogether.org/content/sites/ochca/Local_Reports/Addressing_the_Opioid_Crisis_in_Orange_County.pdf
- Campus, D. P. R. (2021, February 23). Orange County substance abuse statistics. Dana Point Rehab Campus. https://danapointrehabcampus.com/addiction/substance-abuse-statistics-in-orange-county/
