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Dr. Tipu Khan says, for the first time ever, he’s doing more autopsies on accidental deaths caused by fentanyl now than natural deaths.In Oxnard, he says that back in 2016, there were only 116 overdose deaths. In 2021, however, there were as many as 270 in the area.
That’s an astounding 132% increase in just over five years. And again, fentanyl is to blame. Dr. Khan says that the drug wasn’t really a big deal until after the Covid pandemic. I think the link is obvious and undeniable at this point.
~ Natalie Baker
Cost of Drug Rehab in Oxnard
The cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Oxnard depends on numerous variables, such as where the facility is located and what the cost of living is in that area.
Some addiction treatment centers provide all your daily needs while you engage in 24/7 therapy in an inpatient program, including meals and a place to stay away from home. Other programs offer fewer services, most or all of which are generally covered by health insurance.
There are various ways to pay for care, such as your job-provided health insurance or by starting a crowdfunding page. You could also try to finance your recovery, some Oxnard alcohol rehabs offer payment plans or have access to scholarships for people with no other way to pay for treatment.
Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Oxnard
State-funded rehabs help people without insurance and little funds to pay for care. They’re funded by federal, local, and non-profit agencies across the country dedicated to helping battle addiction.
If you have an income lower than federal poverty standards, then you probably qualify for state-funded programs near you.
Call your local health and human services office to be referred to a low-cost drug rehab in Oxnard, or ask your healthcare provider for a substance use assessment and a referral to a local low-cost or free rehab.
Resources
- Drug Enforcement Agency. (2022). Operation Engage Southern California.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). Drug Overdose Mortality by State. CDC Wonder.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Medication-Assisted Treatment.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2022). Antabuse.
- California Legislative Information. (September 9, 2020). SB-855 Health Coverage: Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders.
