Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Palm Desert, CA
The following statistics illustrate the extent and impact of drug and alcohol abuse in Palm Desert, Riverside County, and the substate area:
In 2021, 495 residents died from an opioid overdose.
A total of 1,240 visited an emergency department for an opioid overdose in 2021.
There were 292 hospitalizations related to opioid overdose in 2021.
About 16% of the residents 12 years and older reported using marijuana in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Less than 1% of the residents 12 years and older reported using heroin in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Close to 2% of the residents 12 years and older reported using cocaine in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Close to 50% of the residents 12 years and older reported using alcohol in the past month between 2016 and 2018.
Nearly 24% of the residents 12 years and older reported binge alcohol use in the past month between 2016 and 2018.
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
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). 2016 -2018 NSDUH Substate Region Estimates – Tables.
- California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard. (n.d.). CA Overdose Dashboard.
- State of California DMV. (2021). Annual Report of the California DUI Management Information System.