Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Redondo Beach, CA
Opioids aren’t the only issue plaguing the population of Redondo Beach and Los Angeles County. Here’s an overview of what substance use looks like throughout the county and sandy Redondo Beach:2,3
In 2019 alone, the fentanyl-related death rate increased by 136.6%.
Meanwhile, in 2019, the methamphetamine overdose death rate increased by 77.1%.
In 2020, methamphetamine was recognized as the biggest cause of accidental overdoses with an overdose death rate of 11.2 people per 100,000.
The second largest cause of the increase in overdose death rates during this time was fentanyl at 9.5 people per 100,000 followed by cocaine at 4, heroin at 3.7, alcohol at 2.6, and prescription opioids at 2 people per 100,000.
These statistical trends demonstrate that both methamphetamine and fentanyl are the top two illicit substances causing the most overdose-related deaths in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles County.
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
- California Health Care Almanac. (2022, January). Substance Use in California. https://www.chcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SubstanceUseDisorderAlmanac2022.pdf.
- California Department of Public Health. (2022, October 28). CA Overdose Dashboard. https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=Home.
- City of Los Angeles Public Health. (2021, July). Data Report: Accidental Drug Overdose Deaths in Los Angeles County During the Covid-19 Pandemic. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/SpecialReport/AccidentalDrugOverdoseReportJuly2021V2.0.pdf.
