Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Redlands, CA
The data is clear, there has been an increasing issue with substance use in Redland, CA, and San Bernardino County:2,3,4
While there was a decline in the 2010s, the overdose death rate has increased by 22% since 2009.
In 2020, there were 1,816 rehab admissions for meth in San Bernardino County, 2,987 for opiates, and 1,116 for alcoholism. This represents a decline in rehab admissions for the third year in a row.
Redlands police officers administered Narcan to city residents 40 times in 2021.
Men in San Bernardino county overdose at a rate 193% higher than women.
The rate of overdoses rose to 16.4 per 100,000 residents in 2020.
There were 2,139 alcohol and drug-related overdoses in the county in 2020.
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. (2022). Treatment Locator Map.
- The city of Redlands. (2022). 2021 Annual Report.
- San Bernardino County. (2022). Community Indicators.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder.
