Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in San Clemente, California
Thanks to monitoring by local and federal agencies, we can see that:
341.38 out of 1,000 residents in the county in 2021 were prescribed opiate medication, 16% less than in 2019.
Buprenorphine used to treat substance use disorder (SUD) was prescribed 23% more often in 2022 than in 2019.
African Americans and Caucasians in San Clemente have the highest death rates, with 22.9 and 25.8 dying per 100,000 residents, respectively.
While there is a large Hispanic population in San Clemente, most drug and alcohol overdoses are seen by Caucasian and African American residents.
The county reported 744 opioid-related deaths in 2021.
The crude mortality rate for synthetic drug overdoses in the county rose 174% from 2019 to 2021.
How to Pay for Substance Misuse 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 misuse 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 people in the U.S.
Resources
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder Tool.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Tool.
- California Department of Public Health. (2022). CA Overdose Dashboard.
