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I recently read an addiction-related book that brought me to tears several times. The author, Janice Boyd, is from Rancho Cucamonga, California, and is a devout Christian. Her book is titled “Daddy Was a Heroin Addict.” The book reflects on her father’s influence during her young teenage years and into adulthood until his death at the age of 79. Her father was a heroin addict during all of those formative years. The author discusses her father showing up at family functions appearing to be happy, healthy, and funny. What people did not realize, however, was that behind closed doors he was struggling with a heroin addiction that would eventually claim his life. She goes into detail about his troubled and dark sides that would emerge quite often, especially when he was in withdrawal, and how these traumatizing events shaped and formed her into the woman that she is today. As someone who has been in recovery for 12 years, it made me reflect on how my actions impacted my own family and friends. I can only hope that the good that I have done and continue to do in my own recovery helps to mend the heartache I caused the people who I love the most. We never intentionally mean to hurt our loved ones when we are in active addiction, but that inflicted pain is inevitable when addiction drives our every waking moment.
~ Nikki Seay
Cost of Drug Rehab in Rancho Cucamonga
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Rancho Cucamonga can be expensive. However, the costs do vary based on several variables, such as the type of facility or treatment program you’re admitted to. Since there’s no approximate answer to how much your treatment will cost, it’s best to have an idea of the variables that will affect the cost.
Here’s what you’ll need to consider:
Treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Features and amenities (luxury or standard rehab facility)
Duration of program (30, 60, or 90 days)
Health insurance plan (private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare)
Choosing a rehab facility in-network with health insurance provider
Government funding
Location (city vs. suburb)
The cost of attending a drug and alcohol rehab in Rancho Cucamonga shouldn’t be a deciding factor in whether or not you receive care. While insurance can make funding your treatment much easier, there are options out there for all levels of income.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Drug and Alcohol Statistics
A wide range of public health and safety problems can be directly linked to substance use, including substance use disorders (SUDs), motor vehicle accidents, domestic violence and other types of crime, unplanned pregnancy, and serious health issues such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, birth defects, and heart and liver disease.1 Those who engage in substance use from an early age are also more likely to experience long-term developmental changes as well as a SUD.1
Below are the current trends for SUDs in San Bernardino County, where Rancho Cucamonga is located:1
During the past decade, there was a 103% increase in opiate rehab admissions and an 18% increase in alcohol admissions
45% of those admitted for treatment are typically white, followed by Latinos at 38% and African Americans at 9%
In 2019, 11% of all serious motor vehicle collisions involved alcohol — compared to the 10% of statewide collisions
During the past decade, the number of drug- and alcohol-related deaths increased steadily at a rate of 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people
Alcohol and Drug Laws in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
The state of California has been working hard to create legislation that’s more supportive of its residents struggling with substance use disorders. Here’s an overview of the alcohol and drug laws that apply to this Southern California city.
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act: The Good Samaritan law offers a certain amount of protection for individuals experiencing an overdose or individuals trying to help someone experiencing an overdose. You’ll find that this law exists in virtually every state and prevents individuals from arrest and prosecution when seeking urgent medical help while having taken illicit substances or having them at the scene of the emergency.
AB 1535: Pharmacy Naloxone Bill: In addition to the Good Samaritan law, the Naloxone bill was passed to allow participating pharmacies to sell naloxone to regular citizens for the reversal of opioid overdoses. This means that anyone can access and administer naloxone in the event of an overdose emergency when necessary without any subsequent legal implications.
CA Proposition 47: California’s Proposition 47 is a bill that aims to reclassify drug possession offenses making most felonies only misdemeanors. It should be noted, however, that felony charges can still occur under certain circumstances and misdemeanors often come with serious consequences, including jail time. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that individuals with SUDs and non-violent offenders can receive a second chance or the necessary support for recovery whenever possible.
Resources
- Rancho Cucamonga, California Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Substance Abuse. San Bernardino County Community Indicators. (n.d.). https://indicators.sbcounty.gov/wellness/substance-abuse/
- Samantha.Elliott. (2013, May 13). Grants. https://www.samhsa.gov/grants
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Grants in California – GrantWatch. (n.d.). https://california.grantwatch.com/cat/35/substance-abuse-grants.html
