Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Montebello, CA
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the following statistics regarding drug and alcohol use in the county:
Between 2010 and 2020, 64% of drug overdose deaths in the county involved prescription drugs.
In 2020, the total annual charges for prescription opioid hospitalizations in the county was $1.88 billion.
Heroin-related emergency department visits were highest among white men and those between the ages of 18 and 34 years old.
In the fiscal year 2019-20, most people in the county entered substance use disorder treatment for methamphetamine, followed by heroin and alcohol.
Alcohol-related costs in Los Angeles County are $11.4 billion
In 2020, there were 9,588 alcohol-involved car crashes resulting in 123 deaths.
Heroin overdose-related deaths increased by 129% between 2016 and 2020. Those overdose deaths have increasingly involved synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
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
- California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California overdose surveillance dashboard.
- The United States Attorney’s Office Central District of California. (2022, January 7). Montebello Man Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Prison for Causing Fentanyl Overdose that Resulted in Woman’s Death.
- County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2022). Prescription (Rx) Opioid Misuse/Abuse and Consequences.
- County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2022). Excessive Drinking and Consequences.
- County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2022). Heroin Misuse/Abuse and Consequences
