Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Redding, CA
Recent statistics demonstrate substance abuse trends in Redding, CA and the surrounding Shasta County, as well as how authorities are responding to these numbers:
As of 2022, patients in Shasta County who are prescribed opiates for pain also go home with Narcan.2
From 2020 to 2021, opioid overdose incidents in Shasta County increased by 125%.1
Adults ages 25-34 experienced the highest number of opioid overdoses in Shasta County between 2019 and 2021.1
Police officers in Shasta County carry and are trained to use Narcan.2
The majority of alcohol poisoning deaths in Shasta County (84%) occurred among adults ages 45-74.2
Meth-related deaths have also been on the rise, increasing 60% between 2019 and 2021.1
From 2019 to 2020, opioid overdose incidents in Shasta County increased by 37%.1
In 2021, 77 people died from alcohol poisonings in Shasta County, up 83% compared to 2012.2
Between 2019 and 2021, Shasta County Emergency Medical Services gave Narcan to 497 individuals.1
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
- Shasta County’s rising fentanyl problem. (2022, July 21). Esri. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b7178b50a1e470daa44391fadd03df9
- Skropanic, J. (2022, July 26). Shasta County residents speak about recovery, stigma amid rise of fentanyl overdose deaths. Redding Record Searchlight. https://www.redding.com/story/news/2022/07/26/fentanyl-shasta-county-drug-alcohol-overdose-deaths-rise-new-treatments-emerge-opioid-epidemic/7792740001/
