Expert Insights
I have to admit, I was absolutely astonished to learn just how badly Riverside is struggling with fentanyl-related deaths.
In fact, according to the numbers given by the Riverside County District Attorney on a national TV news program, the number of deaths caused by fentanyl in the area has gone up by 800 percent in the last five years. He went on to say that they expect to see well over 500 deaths this year due to fentanyl poisoning.
It is, therefore, unsurprising that locals are now calling for officials to do more to stop the flow of fentanyl into the city.
~ Natalie Baker
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Riverside?
A Riverside drug rehab will vary in cost and depends on many factors. Is it inpatient or outpatient? How long is the program? What types of amenities does it offer?
Private insurance can help keep costs down. If you don’t have insurance and price feels like a barrier to treatment, there are free and low-cost options available as well.
Are There Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Riverside?
Free drug and alcohol rehabs in Riverside are available to those who do not have insurance or have limited income. These facilities are typically government-funded and will have residency and income requirements that must be met before you can qualify.
Detoxification, outpatient, and residential treatment programs are available to Riverside County residents. You can call a toll-free number for an assessment by a substance use certified counselor or walk into one of the county clinics located in Riverside for an in-person assessment.
Resources
- Riverside, California Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- Riverside County EMS Agency. (2022). EMS Suspected Overdose Data.
- Riverside County Committee to Combat Fentanyl Abuse. (2021, July 1). Supervisors Approve Awareness Campaign, Creation of Multidisciplinary Committee.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2022, March 23). PTSD and Substance Abuse in Veterans.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2022, May 4). Sex and Gender Differences in Substance Use.
- Centers for Disease Control. (2022, April 18). Excessive Alcohol Use is a Risk to Men’s Health.